Buzzbait Reel

[Rebbasser]

Hey gang, I'm looking into a new buzzbait reel. For some reason I have a heck of a time throwing a buzzbait without getting a backlash. Granted, part of it is the nature of the beast because they aren't the most aerodynamic thing to throw with that bade acting like a sail but was wondering what y'all use.

[JB]

I've always used the Quantum 6:3:1 for my buzzbaits and spooks reb

[wareagle_fb5308]

reb, i also use a quantum when throwing buzzbaits.

[skeeter944]

i use a cheaper qauntum for buzzbaits and spinnerbaits. it casts pretty good with big lures.

[lizardsrule]

Shimano Calais, 5:8:1 but would prefer a faster retrieve rate sometimes. The dual blade buzzbaits I use get up fast, and you can crank them slow. So I usually use a bigger weight, without it falling or needing to burn my wrist out. For example the buzzbaits I use are usually 3/8 or 1/2 oz, but I have no problem getting them up quickly or moving them slowly. The same weights in a normal single blade you really have to crank to get them up, and keep them up. So I get fewer backlashes because it's a Shimano, right PNJ , and mainly because I use the heavy weights .

Lizards

[dodgeguy]

REB get a pflueger supreme.between the centrifugal,magnetic and spool tension you should not backlash.


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[bass kicker]

i was can you belive it a abu Ambassadeur C3 for spinners and buzzbait and havent had a problem with it

[pig n jig]

Rebbasser, They had an 7.1:1 Extreme reel for $49.95 today at bass pro shop.Lizards, good news,I am not ever going to have to bash Shimano again. If you have been listening to what is happening with the new Shimano Curado's, there is no need for me to preach any more. P N J

[bassinbob]

Reb what type of line are you using with buzzbaits? I use power pro and don't get them. I get them when using mono. I use power pro with toad type baits also. I really don't think the braid is too much of a factor unless the water is very clear.

Bob

[1FASTLASER]

Originally Posted by pig n jig

Rebbasser, They had an 7.1:1 Extreme reel for $49.95 today at bass pro shop.Lizards, good news,I am not ever going to have to bash Shimano again. If you have been listening to what is happening with the new Shimano Curado's, there is no need for me to preach any more. P N J

FINALLY!!!!! LMAO@ PNJ anyways I aint gonna say this to loud cause I know he is lurking around here some where (ZOOK) but I purchased a reel for the lures that I need to burn and yes your bait ZOOK is the mainone I bought this reel for. Picked up a American Rodsmiths rod withit. Man it hurts saying this but I bought a Quantum PT with the rod. This is what really hurts.............I REALLY LIKE IT. I used to fish quantum exclusively but after a bad experience I vowed to never buy quantum again. But zook has this mysterical power in him and every time I passed a reel showcase he would say" Buy quantum dumba@@" LOL Finally gave in. Anyways I would recommend the quantum pt for buzzbaits. Its a sweet rel silky smooth and havent backleashed it yet. I am still gonna fish shimano most of the time but quantum is back on my good side again.

[zooker]

reb
2 words diawa magnaforce...

laser
i use quatums alot but belive it or not i get better crank bait speed control with a 6.1 ambassador torno.still use the 6.2 quantum energy ptxm reel on my spinnerbaits.-the exact same reel jb posted a picture of..

zooker

[JB]

I got that 6:1 reel on my all star rod, works fine, ya can throw it for hours, no sweat

[Curado]

I use the old Curado.

[Sluggo]

Reb I use the same reel I use for cranking my speed spools; granted I use buzzbaits sparingly, but it works fine. I don't know if there is any truth to this is that you really don't want to really "burn" buzzbaits on the retrieve.

[JB]

I try not to burn my buzzbaits, rather just keep them going slow enough to glide across the top of the water, and every now and then do a pull
of the rod tip to make the buzzbait "scatter" and splash, to remick bait fish moving when hunted on top.

[Rebbasser]

I'm not so concerned with getting it in as I am getting it out-making a cast with that sail for a balde without getting a backlash but still getting some decent distance. Appreciate the input!

[pig n jig]

Reb, I am not one to promote spinning reels , but depending on the weight of the lure and the conditions your throwing , it might be the ticket. P N J

[Rebbasser]

Good point, Pnj-especially for those 1/8 oz. models.

[FlyRod]

Per our phonecon of Saturday, I'll get the 200BSF to you so soon as we can meet. However, there's another approach that might help if the 'Rado doesn't.
Perhaps the Magforce feature found on the Daiwa reels would solve, or at least ameliorate, the problem. I'd recommend the TDA150H or the Black Widow II (NOT the earlier BW, a much cheaper reel.) Both these can be had for about a hundred bux and there's a dealer in Alabama that offers free shipping for orders over 100.OO. You might have to add a couple of bux worth of items to make the cut, but you'd save Texiz sales tax AND gas.
If a higher speed retrieve is essential, there's a new series
Rado (199.95) with 7:1 retrieve, but heavy! There's also the Daiwa PTA(?) with 7:1 AND Magforce, also kinda heavy, (I suspect,and not a great palming reel,) but less so than the 'Rado.
We need to discuss line again. I've been thinking that a really heavy braid might be good, especially when the occasional and inevitable "overrun" occurs.
Axiom: Always throw the heaviest buzzbait possible, consistent with conditions and patterns. Exception: Throwing downwind or in dead calm.


F.Rod

[bassnman30]

I use the same as JB. A Quantum 6:1. Fast casts , fast retreive when necc.

[JB]

I like it for the zara spook, it seems to pick up the slack between twitches rather well, its been problem free just like its ancestors, older versions of the same quantum 6:1...no problems yet(fingers crossed just in case)

[pig n jig]

Rebbasser, What did you decide ? P N J

[Rebbasser]

I haven't yet. Flyrod has one for me to try when we head out tomorrow morning I'm lookin forward to trying. I'll let you know what I decide.

[dodgeguy]

get a pfluger supreme or president!!!

[pig n jig]

Buy a Stella....They're the best. P N J