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

Buzzbaits - Everything You Need To Know

The buzzbait is one of the easiest topwater lures you can fish. It can be fished over cover, through grass, or in open water. No matter where its fished, it produces some of the biggest, most violent bites of the Summer! Many anglers fail to realize how versatile the buzzbait really is. With simple modifications these baits can be fished in virtually any cover.

The number one buzzer on the market is a single-bladed buzzbait with a clacker. That configuration covers water quickly and draws fish from the depths with its ruckus. However, if you're on a lake where a lot of other anglers are throwing a buzzbait its often wise to try a different profile. We often turn to a quad blade, which is extremely subtle, or a double buzz which can be retrieved at an extremely slow pace.

If you find yourself around overhead cover like docks, trees, or brush, the skirtless buzz is a must have! We typically tip the skirtless buzzbait with a paddle tail swimbait to create an action the fish haven't seen before. With a swimbait for a trailer this buzz can easily be skipped deep into cover and on the retrieve the subtle blade leads a perfectly natural swimbait profile back out of the shadows. If you haven't tried a skirtless buzzbait, now is the time.

Below is a breakdown of the buzzbaits and trailers we use for different circumstances. Our favorite buzzbait colors are Red/Black, Black, and White, in that order.

The Buzzbaits...

Quad Blade- D&M Slow Roller: http://bit.ly/2t7BMKt

Double Buzz- Brabec Double: http://bit.ly/2OVAfjy

Single Clacker- Jackall Firecracker: http://bit.ly/2t7Frbj

Single Head Knocker- Zorro Head Knocker: http://bit.ly/2d4VpK1

Skirtless Buzz- Dirty Jigs Pro Buzz: http://bit.ly/2cWI6if

Skirtless Buzzbait Trailers...

-River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

-Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Zoon Horny Toad: http://bit.ly/2aY5lBt

Trailer Hooks...

-Gamakatsu SP Trailer Hook: http://bit.ly/2IGCfg1

-Owner Trailer Hook: http://bit.ly/2KQXvQm

Buzzbait Combo...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" MH: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX XG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- 65 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Buzzbait Tips You Didn't Even Know To Try!

Matt gives up the buzzbait secrets in this one! Trick modifications, how to skip buzzbaits under cover, which baits work best for different applications, all wrapped up into this quick fishing video!

Buzzbaits are an awesome topwater option for covering water quickly while targeting active fish. It shines around cover when bass are ambushing baitfish and other small prey. With these tips you'll learn when to choose the different buzzbait styles so you can maximize your time on the water. 

Below are a breakdown of the styles covered in the video, plus a couple bonus baits worth checking out. 

Double Buzzbaits...
River2Sea Double Plopper: http://bit.ly/2bsOF5j
D&M Double Hammer: http://bit.ly/29W2t9z
BladeRunner Double Buzz: Direct From Manufacturer

Skirtless Buzzbaits...
Dirty Jigs Pro Buzz: http://bit.ly/2cWI6if
Lunker Lure Buzz N Shad: http://bit.ly/2s7gvkG

Keitech Trailer: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Head Knocker Buzzbaits...
Zorro Baits Head Knocker: http://bit.ly/2d4VpK1
Nichols Reflex: http://bit.ly/2t7Q3qD

Plastic Bladed Buzzbaits...
D&M Slow Roller: http://bit.ly/2t7BMKt

Clacker Buzzbaits...
Booyah Buzz: http://bit.ly/2sclWdk
Jackall FireCracker: http://bit.ly/2t7Frbj

JDM Buzzbaits...
Khanbaits Blahbuzz: http://bit.ly/2scdg6Y
Teckel USA Taker: http://bit.ly/2t7QmBD
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Matt's Buzzbait Setup...
Rod- 7'2" Zodias Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 70 8:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 50 lb Sufix 832 Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader: 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Tim's Buzzbait Setup...
Rod- Expride 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 50 lb Power Pro MaxCuattro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Budget Buzzbait Combo...
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7'3" Med Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano Casitas: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line: 50 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b