Buzzbait Fishing Tips

Here are some tips for fishing with buzzbaits. The buzzbait is similar looking to a safety pin spinnerbait, but instead of a spoon on one end the buzzbait has a rotating metal propeller that causes the lure to churn along on the surface of the water. The other side of the buzzbait is most often a skirted jig style lure. While most fishermen think of buzzbaits for largemouth bass, they will also work well for smallmouth bass, muskie, and any fish that is aggressive. I have even caught crappie and bluegill on small buzzbaits. Anyone who has caught bass on topwater lures knows what a thrill it is but the buzzbait often seems to make the bass strike even harder making the moment of the bite even more exciting. Though not cheap, buzzbaits are generally inexpensive. Though you can pay much more, buzzbaits cost about 2 or 3 dollars each and as they are a topwater lure they are unlikely to get snagged in places where they cannot be retrieved.

As buzzbaits are topwater lures there are certain times that they are most effective. At times of the year that bass are present in shallow water (pre and post spawn, fall, etc.) topwater lures are generally most effective. In general, early morning and evening when the sunlight is not hitting the water is the most likely time of day for bass to strike a topwater lure. My favorite buzzbait fishing tip is to use the lure is near cattails and other vegetation where bass will routinely cruise for food and through standing timber in lakes. Buzzbaits are also effective near docks, rocks, and any other structure that bass might be near. Of course, anytime bass are seen striking on the surface, buzzbaits are a good choice.

The buzzbait can be retrieved in any number of ways though a relatively steady retrieve is most common. The buzzbait is ideal for the beginning fisherman as it is pretty much foolproof. Get the blade rotating and the lure is being fished properly. If the bass are in the mood they will quickly strike a buzzbait virtually no matter how it is fished.

I should point out that if allowed to sink a buzzbait can be used under the surface. If there are bass present and they are not striking on top this might be something to try, but I prefer to use the buzzbait exclusively as a topwater lure. However, the best way to use a lure is however you catch fish with it! The next time you head out for bass or any other fish that hits on the surface use these buzzbait fishing tips and see how they work for you.