Buzzbaits

BigBurlyBass · 09-01-10, 09:28 PM

How come my buzzbaits never come in strait on the retrieve. They are constantly moving to the left on the retrive. They are all booya's

BigBassin144 · 09-01-10, 10:08 PM

It's due to push of the blade.

As the blade spins, it pushed the buzzbait to the side. If you want it to run straight, check out the Booyah Bi-You Buzz. It's a bit pricey, but I like mine.

BB

cassidyta · 09-02-10, 12:14 AM

You can also tune them a little. On cheaper buzzbaits, you can only do this a little before you weaken the metal. Anymore I only throw dual bladed baits. I can adjust the left and right by adding a bead to one side.
Also, there are times where having the bait swim to a side can be an advantage. I have two that have an extreme turn when they swim. I have learned that I can use the baits to swim into areas where a straight bait won't work.

lilmule · 09-02-10, 12:52 AM

You can bend the wire frame gently to the opposite direction to cure one running to one side.Once tuned it will run straight boat flip a fish and a need to retune is in order.
Crimp the rivet down solid so it wont turn with the blade as it creates more noise.

screwballl · 09-02-10, 12:53 AM

I need to do more with topwater poppers and buzzbaits.... good info here

carolina-rig-01 · 09-02-10, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilmule

You can bend the wire frame gently to the opposite direction to cure one running to one side.Once tuned it will run straight boat flip a fish and a need to retune is in order.
Crimp the rivet down solid so it wont turn with the blade as it creates more noise.

Very seldom do I have trouble with a buzzbait not running straight, but when I do this is how I fix it.

BigBurlyBass · 09-02-10, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassidyta

You can also tune them a little. On cheaper buzzbaits, you can only do this a little before you weaken the metal. Anymore I only throw dual bladed baits. I can adjust the left and right by adding a bead to one side.
Also, there are times where having the bait swim to a side can be an advantage. I have two that have an extreme turn when they swim. I have learned that I can use the baits to swim into areas where a straight bait won't work.

Hey ya that "turn" does have a good side to it thanks!

BigBurlyBass · 09-02-10, 09:00 AM

Thankyou everyone! this helps!

nofearengineer · 09-02-10, 09:50 AM

I use Booyah Counterstrike buzzbaits. The blades turn in opposite directions, so there is no push.

DaveW731 · 09-02-10, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBurlyBass

Hey ya that "turn" does have a good side to it thanks!

....like bumping into wood, running under docks, etc.

BigBurlyBass · 09-02-10, 02:28 PM

thanks everyone!

09-01-10, 09:28 PM	#1
BigBurlyBass BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 188	Buzzbaits How come my buzzbaits never come in strait on the retrieve. They are constantly moving to the left on the retrive. They are all booya's

09-01-10, 10:08 PM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	It's due to push of the blade. As the blade spins, it pushed the buzzbait to the side. If you want it to run straight, check out the Booyah Bi-You Buzz. It's a bit pricey, but I like mine. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

09-02-10, 12:14 AM	#3
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	You can also tune them a little. On cheaper buzzbaits, you can only do this a little before you weaken the metal. Anymore I only throw dual bladed baits. I can adjust the left and right by adding a bead to one side. Also, there are times where having the bait swim to a side can be an advantage. I have two that have an extreme turn when they swim. I have learned that I can use the baits to swim into areas where a straight bait won't work. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

09-02-10, 09:50 AM	#9
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	I use Booyah Counterstrike buzzbaits. The blades turn in opposite directions, so there is no push. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

09-02-10, 12:52 AM	#4
lilmule BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buchanan,Tn Posts: 2,685	You can bend the wire frame gently to the opposite direction to cure one running to one side.Once tuned it will run straight boat flip a fish and a need to retune is in order. Crimp the rivet down solid so it wont turn with the blade as it creates more noise.

09-02-10, 12:53 AM	#5
screwballl BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NWFL Posts: 654	I need to do more with topwater poppers and buzzbaits.... good info here

09-02-10, 09:00 AM	#8
BigBurlyBass BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 188	Thankyou everyone! this helps!

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BigBurlyBass BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 188	thanks everyone!

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