LURE 101
Lure catalog / Buzzbaits
L.10Buzzbaits

Buzzbaits

A wire-arm blade churns the surface during retrieve; most models sink when stopped.
Shape and identification
Buzzbaits
A bent wire frame, rotating blade, weighted head and single hook.
PRESENTATION
Buoyancy
Usually sinking, held on top by retrieve
Working layer
Works on the surface once the retrieve brings it up.
Example size
Model-specific
Example weight
7–21 g
Tackle notes
Use tackle within the lure rating with enough power for the single hook.
01Use & Limits

Use and limits

When & Where

Scattered grass, weed edges and isolated shallow cover, often in low light.

Limits and common errors

Thick mats can stop the blade; it does not share a hollow frog’s mat performance.

02Retrieve

Retrieve steps

  1. Control line at the end of the cast so the retrieve can start promptly.
  2. Retrieve at a suitable minimum speed that keeps the blade turning on top.
  3. Work corners of weed edges and set after feeling the take.
04Targets

Target examples

Largemouth Bass ↗Northern Pike ↗Northern Snakehead ↗

Target links are starting points; match the model to fish size, depth and cover.

REFReferences

References and scope