Buzzbait Fishing For Bass! ( Everything You Need To Know - Beginner To Advanced )

Let's dive into the world of buzzbait fishing! Today we're beginning with the basics of shape, sound, and bait color, before advancing to advanced details on retrieve speeds, trailer combinations, and stall rates. And of course, this video couldn't be complete without a dive into buzz bait applications in both day and night fishing situations.

The buzzbait is a great tool for targeting bass as we transition into early Fall. Its ability to imitate baitfish and trigger a feed response in bass is nearly unmatched. Pay close attention to Matt's details about how he adapts size, color, and sound, to get consistent bites.

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as some great rod and reel combos for fishing these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

FULL SIZE BUZZBAITS...

Head Knocker– Nichols Reflex Buzz: https://bit.ly/2t7Q3qD

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Black Plague, Blue Shad

Standard– War Eagle Buzz: https://bit.ly/4fAYNuS

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Black, Mouse

SKIRTLESS BUZZBAITS...

•Dirty Jigs Pro Buzz: https://bit.ly/2cWI6if

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Black, Red, Silver

•MissileBaits Buzz Wagon: https://bit.ly/4wnejBo

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Black, Silver

•Brazalo Wee Whacker: https://bit.ly/4mI6v9D

Size: 3/16 oz

Colors: Black, Silver

FINESSE BUZZBAIT...

•Jackall Dera Buzz: https://bit.ly/3pFyzhp

Size: 1/4 oz

Colors: Black Blue Chart, HM Bluegill

UNIQUE BUZZBAITS...

•D&M Easy Roller Buzz: https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Red Bug, Night Stalker, White Shad

•D&M Double Hammer Buzz: https://bit.ly/29W2t9z

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Black Widow, Night Stalker, White Shad

SWIMBAIT TRAILERS...

•Nomad 4" Live Ops Dozer: https://bit.ly/4cciSpA

Colors: Astro, Pearl White, Sandy Pearl

•Crush City 3.5" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad, Shad

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

TRAILER HOOKS...

•Gamakatsu SP Trailer Hook: https://bit.ly/2IGCfg1

Size: 3/0

•Gamakatsu Siwash Hook: https://bit.ly/4fEnbM6

Size: 4/0

•Owner Stinger Siwash Hook: https://bit.ly/4fCKgi6

Size: 5/0

HIGH END BUZZBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

MID PRICED BUZZBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo SX Voltiq: https://bit.ly/493t4Qq

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

DOWNSIZED BUZZBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Kaden 743 7'4" Med Heavy: https://bit.ly/4lX6u1q

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 DC: https://bit.ly/4gXpI6x

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

BUDGET BUZZBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Daiwa Tatula X (8.1:1) : https://bit.ly/3IPdYDV

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

The Topwater Lures You Missed, But Your Friends Didn't!

Things are changing! Sure, the old staple baits work, but there are new baits in town and they're making waves! From subtle differences between walking baits and frogs, to this new category of straight retrieved, erratic baits... there is a lot to learn about topwater fishing for bass in 2024! Come along as Tim takes a quick dive into his favorite baits, new confidence baits, and how he's adapting to keep catching fish.

We all have a favorite topwater lure or two. Its great to have those confidence baits, but if you're not adapting, you're missing out! Fish are becoming wary of our presentations, and new innovations are emerging. Straight retrieve baits with erratic actions are coming over from Saltwater and you better be ready!

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included favorite colors, hook upgrades, as well as the rods and reels we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED VIDEOS...

•5 "Must Try" Topwater Tricks For Summer Bass!: https://youtu.be/_4NRKoJ2BN4

•Don't Miss These 5 Overlooked Topwater Baits! They're Amazing!!: https://youtu.be/2fTVGa2JsNw

WALKING BAITS...

•Evergreen Shower Blows SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Ghost Threadfin Shad, Bone, Full Metal

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Megabass Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2, White Python

TOPWATER FROG...

•Jackall Gavacho: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill

•Snagproof Bobby's Perfect: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Bluegill, Hot Mess

WHOPPER PLOPPER...

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90/110: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Chrome Black, Bone, Monkey Butt

BUZZBAIT...

•D&M Easy Roller (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj

Colors: White Shad, Sexy Shad

•Big Bite Suicide Buzz: https://bit.ly/3iDnLLi

Colors: Pearly Shad, Blue Gizzard

POPPERS...

•Shimano World Pop 69F: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: Clown, N Smelt, T Smelt

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Gill, Mat Shad

WAKEBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical 210 Wake: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Tactical Shad, Chrome Gill

STRAIGHT RETRIEVE BAITS...

•ZMan HellRaizer: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Ghost Shad, Chrome

•Nomad Dartwing: https://bit.ly/4eKzWnd

Colors: Natural Shad, Holo Ghost Shad

HOOK UPGRADES...

•Hayabusa TBL 930 NRB Coated: https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

Size: 2, 4

•Gamakatsu Feathered Treble: https://bit.ly/2Ii4IXO

Size: 4, 2

TIM'S MAIN TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Z Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TIM'S FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BUDGET WALKING BAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Don't Miss These 5 Overlooked Topwater Baits! They're Amazing!!

We all dream about topwater strikes! These baits will get you bit! From the standard topwater tricks, to overlooked baits you've likely never heard of, Matt is showing you everything you need to be prepared to catch bass on topwater! Let's go!!

Topwater fishing is amazing! From poppers to walking baits, wake baits to buzz baits, it's hard not to dream about your next topwater bite. However, when other anglers are throwing the same baits as you, it can get tough in a hurry! There are key baits that you need to throw every year, but there are also some hidden gems that no one is using.

Below you'll find links to Matt's favorite baits. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as some great combos for fishing these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

WALKING BAITS...

•Evergreen Shower Blows (SB 105): http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Full Metal, Bone, Skeleton Chartreuse

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2

POPPERS...

•Megabass Pop X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: Aurora Reaction, GG Deadly Black Shad, Gill

•Duo Realis Popper 64: https://bit.ly/4a1hoMQ

Colors: Ghost Gill, Ghost Minnow, Prism Smelt

WAKEBAITS...

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Copper Carp, Tactical Shad, Golden Shiner

•Baitsanity Antidote TUG: https://bit.ly/3Y0MhtS

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Bone, Metallic Trout

HOLLOW BODY FROG...

•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill, White

•Scum Frog Launch Frog: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Colors: Bluegill, Dusk, Shad

BUZZBAIT...

•Dirty Jigs Skirtless Buzz (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2WJ85R3

Colors: Black, Red, Silver

•D&M Easy Roller (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj

Colors: Night Stalker, Red Bug, White Shad

OVERLOOKED TOPWATER BAITS...

•Teckel Blade Waker: https://bit.ly/2DuYZxU

Colors: Silver Shiner, Pearl White, Bluegill

•Jackall Piku Piku: https://bit.ly/399wl59

Colors: Lively Shad, Lively Wakasagi

•Snagproof Zoo Pop: https://bit.ly/484SzxL

Colors: Bloody Shad, Dark Gill, Bone

•Nomad Chug Norris: https://bit.ly/3wn1zRJ

Colors: Hollow Ghost Shad, Bone

•ZMan Hellraizer: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Ghost Gill, Ghost Shad, Chrome

MATT'S FAVORITE TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Model: 853C MBR

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MID PRICED TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

8 Crazy Topwater Lures That Actually Catch Fish!

From crazy contraptions to GIANT poppers, these obscure topwater lures really work! We all love throwing topwater but the same old baits can get mundane. If you're looking for something new, look no further than these unique lures to catch your next topwater bass!

We all have our favorite topwater lures. From the Shower Blows to the Whopper Plopper there are a handful of tried and true lures that should be in every angler's box. But what about the baits most anglers have overlooked? Are any of those baits worth throwing? You better believe it!

Below you'll find links to all 8 of these unique topwater lures. We've also included a couple budget friendly rod and reel combos to help you throw them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE BAITS...

•Teckel Blade Waker: https://bit.ly/2DuYZxU

Colors: Silver Shiner, Pearl White, Bluegill

•ZMan HellRaizer: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Purple Death, Scaly Shad, Ghost Gill

•CAST OG: https://bit.ly/3Vocwuw

Colors: Herring, Ether

•Megabass I Loud: https://bit.ly/3bjDxaF

Colors: MG Smelt Wakasagi, Wagin Hasu 3

•Jackall PikuPiku: https://bit.ly/399wl59

Colors: Lively Shad, Glitter Secret Bait

•Damiki Umpa BFS Popper: https://bit.ly/42XSQkD

Colors: Ghost minnow, Mossy Shad, Bone

•GRatt Proper Buzz: https://bit.ly/40QLsW0

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Bone

•River2Sea Bubble Walker 128: https://bit.ly/2e0PZOY

Colors: Sooner, Abalone Shad, Bluegill

BAIT FINESSE TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 "Bait Finesse": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sufix 832 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

ALL AROUND TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL K (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz