I noticed last night that my buzz bait was laying on its side during the retrieve. Is this normal or is something wrong.Its a cheap buzz bait, but it catches bass.

Somethings wrong for sure.  Check and see if the wire is bent to one side or the other.  Lay the buzzbait buzzer down and align the hook point with the hook shank, then look and see which way the buzzer is bent toward and simply bend it back.

I'll try that,thanks.

The torque from the churning blade will cause any buzzbait to lean a little.Usually more noticable the faster the retrieve.Some baits are built great for burning and some better for creeping. Do what he said and also try bending it the opposite way that it is leaning.

happens with spinnerbaits too...  Like said, try bending the arm back the other way, and test at the normal speed you would be retrieving.

Slow it down

Slow it down

Yup I agree

As the others have said, try bending it slightly, slow down your retrieve and sometimes your knot maybe a bit crooked, try retying.

Some buzzers do lean a bit but the fish still hit them. Good Luck.

A couple of mine have been doing this, but the fish don't seem to mind much.