[spidey]

I picked up a buzz plug made by jitterbug folks. I have had a couple of good strikes at it but haven't yet hooked a fish on it. Thing is huge has a frog profile and displaces a bit of water plus I can toss it a mile. However no luck getting a hook set. Anyone try it before and have any suggestions on getting hookups?

 

[ChltBnks]

I saw it on Bill Dance and thought it was a good idea but he left out a few important parts you didn't. Yes I like the idea of a floating buzz bait. I like that the hooks ride behind and point up to cut down on weed problems. But like you said it is rather large and weighs one ounce. I don't have a rod that can throw one ounce lures. Also I would never trust any hooks on a lure from Arbogast especially for the size fish it would attract. If they made one that weighed only 1/2oz, I would switch it out with frog hooks and add some green or white marabou and hookup like a frog... which means I'd need to wear a helmet and face shield.

 

[Jeffonc]

If they made one that weighed only 1/2oz, I would switch it out with frog hooks and add some green or white marabou and hookup like a frog...

Ask and eBay shall shall have it - Buzz Plug Jr (one-eighth oz heavier than you wished for):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arbogast-Bu...32987?var=570289058099&_trksid=p2054897.l5667

 

[ChltBnks]

I will have to pick up a black one this winter when I make my annual lure purchase. I did not know/remember it came with predrilled holes in the blades, another plus I would think. Thanks Jeffonc!

 

[spidey]

The big one I can toss a mile and really makes some nice frog noises. Haven't yet landed a fish on it but have had some swipes at it.

 

[Swampin']

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rebel-Buzzn...875?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58b044a57b

Ever tried one of these? I saw them on ebay and they looked interesting. similar idea to the buzz plug. These almost look like they are more meant to catch fisherman then fish though A little too real looking

 

[ChltBnks]

I think the devil is freezing his rear end off. Bass Pro has em thirty percent cheaper than ebay.

 

[Bleedingblue]

I got one for $5 at Gander Mtn. Love the concept but I have only thrown it a couple times so no knowledge on effectiveness.

 

[Rod Wielder]

I haven't seen the design, but maybe adding a trailer hook would help.
I use weedless worm hooks for trailers on my buzzbaits. Made by Mustad I think. They have a springy wire weedguard extending from the eye to the barb.

Plus Fishin'
RW