Watch for the big strike in this video!

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/how-to-buzzbait.html

 

I found it interesting that he recommended flurocarbon for line...

I found it interesting that he recommended flurocarbon for line...

 

I was somewhat surprised by that statement too, but he did say 17 - 20 lb fluoro so maybe the size of the line counteracts the tendency to sink enough that it works with this buzzbait.

 

Nice video!

It's a moving bait, flourocarbon doesn't have time to sink.

It's a moving bait, flourocarbon doesn't have time to sink.

exactly!!

KVD recently did an article for Bassmaster and had the following to say:

Above all, use heavy line. I throw buzzbaits on 25-pound monofilament that has some stretch and allows the fish to eat the bait. Fluorocarbon line wants to sink and has less stretch."

I'd go with KVD.

Also, I definitely won't use flouro for my other topwaters such as spooks and poppers. I rarely use buzzbaits but always throw them on mono.

I use FC all the time with buzzbaits and poppers...

Guess I must be defying nature.

I get that fluoro doesn't have time to sink, but why spend the extra money on fluoro when you're not getting any of the benefits??

 

I'll stick with Big Game or Pline for my buzzbaits. 

Abrasion resistence around docks and timber. Also, I use my jig rod for buzzbaits.

If I had a dedicated buzzbait setup I wouldn't use flouro and if I did I'd probably use one of the value options as they are in the price range of a modest spool of braid.

KVD uses 25 lb test on buzzbaits ? That seems big to me .I use 12 lb mono and usually a trailer hook . Never have used a plastic trailer though I could see where a trailer would help to retrieve a bait slower .

I get that fluoro doesn't have time to sink, but why spend the extra money on fluoro when you're not getting any of the benefits??

I'll stick with Big Game or Pline for my buzzbaits.

Exactly. This is how I roll!

Ideally, I'd use the 6'6" M rod with 15# Berkley Big Game for this. I've heard that using a fiberglass rod can help and a different length might work better, but I don't have 10 combos at my disposal on the kayak or even in the boat for that matter. Didn't we all used to use a 5'6" MH to do this technique and still manage to catch some fish?

 

I have noticed looking away while you retrieve can help not yank the lure away. I like to look around for some movement or my next target. Unless I'm bumping a stump or pier piling.

I tend to lean towards mono when using buzzbaits. Most likely because I have limited rod selection and have one for most of my topwater applications, so I just keep it spooled up with mono (Big Game) to make transitions between topwater baits easier.

Berkley big game has been working for me for along time.Pretty good video

Couldn't play the video on my kindle fire HD but I switched to my I Pad no problem. Watched it. Thanks Glenn

Ideally, I'd use the 6'6" M rod with 15# Berkley Big Game for this. I've heard that using a fiberglass rod can help and a different length might work better, but I don't have 10 combos at my disposal on the kayak or even in the boat for that matter. Didn't we all used to use a 5'6" MH to do this technique and still manage to catch some fish?

 

I have noticed looking away while you retrieve can help not yank the lure away. I like to look around for some movement or my next target. Unless I'm bumping a stump or pier piling.

 

I was managing to catch fish with a 1/4oz buzzbait  fine for awhile this summer on a 7' ML spinning combo with 10lb trilene XL. And I was able to handle a 3/8 size well with a 6' medium. As is often the case, there is a wide distance between "optimal" and "sufficient".

I was managing to catch fish with a 1/4oz buzzbait  fine for awhile this summer on a 7' ML spinning combo with 10lb trilene XL. And I was able to handle a 3/8 size well with a 6' medium. As is often the case, there is a wide distance between "optimal" and "sufficient".

You gotta use what you brung in the kayak. And it's best if you don't have to change lures.