How to Use Buzz Bait for Fishing

As its name suggests, buzz bait creates noise at the surface of the water which can get the attention of a hungry fish when quieter baits can't. If used properly, fishing these lures triggers the feeding instinct of an otherwise lazy fish.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Cast your buzz bait far. You'll cover more water for a better chance of attracting a fish. Cast as close to cover as you can, but don't get hung up.

2. Reel fast enough to keep your bait at the water surface. The motion of the blades will disrupt the surface and emit noise. This is how buzz baits lure fish from their cover. You should be able to see and hear the blades chugging through the water as you reel.

3. Stay close to your cover. Keep your bait near where the fish are. Pull your bait along ledges, over logs and near the edge of weed beds.

4. Keep your rod tip up. This helps keep your bait at the surface where it's effective. If the bait drops below, it won't make as much noise. At the surface, the buzz bait mimics small schools of minnows or shad.

5. Twitch your rod from time to time. A constant speed may not attract fish, and an occasional jerk can make your bait appear more lifelike.

6. Experiment with different sizes and patterns. If silver isn't working, try black or green. Perhaps the bait is too big for the fish to strike, or too small to bother with. If you try different combinations and are still unsuccessful, switch to another type of bait or change locations.

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