problem with buzzbaits

seaphantom · 07-14-06, 08:38 AM

ok..

I have about 5 buzzbaits that would not run straight no matter what...

how do you adjust them so they don't take a sharp left every time you retrieve them? I've tried EVRYTHING....

I don't feel like throwing away lures... lol

seaphantom

Tnbasser · 07-14-06, 08:50 AM

You could use that to your advantage. Cast it so that when it makes the turn it hits some cover. fish can't stand that.I even tune mine sometimes to intentially run into cover.

As far as how to stop it,check to see the the wire is not bent even the slightest.It must be in perfect alignment with the hook. If it was not molded straight,(even the slightest misalignment)it will always give you problems.

WarEagle · 07-14-06, 10:48 AM

Send them to me... I'll throw 'em.

WAR

Marty · 07-15-06, 05:40 PM

My method is to bend it this way, that way, and every other way, and if I'm lucky, it will run straighter eventually. In other words, I don't know how to tune the damn things. Even when it's running on its side, I can look and not see anything out of alignment.

JB · 07-15-06, 05:54 PM

I always eye down the hook, the lead, and then the wire that bends where you tie on, and then straighten that part of the buzzbait (the wire) to be linear to the hook.

bassthumb32 · 07-17-06, 11:43 AM

Ill Run The Damn Thing Crooked.

07-14-06, 08:38 AM	#1
seaphantom BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 452	problem with buzzbaits ok.. I have about 5 buzzbaits that would not run straight no matter what... how do you adjust them so they don't take a sharp left every time you retrieve them? I've tried EVRYTHING.... I don't feel like throwing away lures... lol seaphantom __________________ life is good, bass is good

07-14-06, 10:48 AM	#3
WarEagle BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Franklin, IN Posts: 58	Send them to me... I'll throw 'em. WAR __________________ The Tri State Fishing Club

07-15-06, 05:40 PM	#4
Marty BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,580	My method is to bend it this way, that way, and every other way, and if I'm lucky, it will run straighter eventually. In other words, I don't know how to tune the damn things. Even when it's running on its side, I can look and not see anything out of alignment. __________________ Meeting expenses is easy...they're EVERYWHERE The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits Rochester, NY

07-17-06, 11:43 AM	#6
bassthumb32 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fort Loudon, PA Posts: 682	Ill Run The Damn Thing Crooked. __________________ MY LIFETIME GOAL IS TO KEEP AT LEAST A SMALL CASE OF BASSTHUMB FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.

07-14-06, 08:50 AM	#2
Tnbasser BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Waverly, Tn Posts: 702	You could use that to your advantage. Cast it so that when it makes the turn it hits some cover. fish can't stand that.I even tune mine sometimes to intentially run into cover. As far as how to stop it,check to see the the wire is not bent even the slightest.It must be in perfect alignment with the hook. If it was not molded straight,(even the slightest misalignment)it will always give you problems.

07-15-06, 05:54 PM	#5
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	I always eye down the hook, the lead, and then the wire that bends where you tie on, and then straighten that part of the buzzbait (the wire) to be linear to the hook.

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