My blade design has an unmatched slow speed and squeak that cannot be ignored. The key to topwater types of lures is to imitate a fleeing or dying baitfish, bluegill and even a frog. When using the Black Baby Buzzbait™ Topwater, anglers find its gurgle and slow speed action irresistible for bass.
The Baby Buzzbait™ by Lee Bailey Jr is the newest and brightest star on the buzzbait market. Lees new buzzer has many characteristics and features that make it the only choice for fans of a Black Baby Buzzbait™ Topwater
Black Baby Buzzbait™ Topwater “The Most Compact Buzzbait Ever”
Here is why to choose a black buzzbait:
- Best Night/Low-Light Option: A black lure with a dark skirt and gold prop provides the sharpest, most defined silhouette for a fish looking up at a dark sky or in murky water.
- Effective in Stained/Dirty Water: When visibility is low (less than 2 feet), black offers a high-contrast profile compared to lighter colors.
- Ideal for Cloudy/Overcast Days: It is a go-to color for cloudy or rainy conditions, creating a clear target.
- Mimics Natural Prey: Black mimics common forage items that are foraging on the surface.
Top Techniques & Retrieval for the Black Baby Buzzbait™ Topwater
- The “Instant Start”: Close your bail as the lure hits the water and begin reeling immediately to keep it from sinking and to engage the blade’s “buzzing” action right away. This instant start works well with the Black Baby Buzzbait™ Topwater, keeping the blade buzzing quickly above the water.
- Speed Control: Retrieve as slowly as possible while still maintaining that “plop-plop-plop” surface sound. If fish are aggressive, “burn” the bait with a high-speed retrieve. The unique features of the Black Baby Buzzbait™ Topwater allows anglers to maintain a slow speed control with ease.
- Targeting Cover and Shade: Use braided line to cast directly into heavy, shallow cover (such as lily pad stems or bushes) to find large, shallow-water bass.
- The Nighttime/Slow Grind: A black buzzbait with a gold blade is considered best for nighttime fishing or in dark, stained water because it creates a distinct silhouette.
- Deflect Off Cover: Purposefully bump the lure into dock posts, stumps, or weeds to trigger reaction bites. Anglers love how Black Baby Buzzbait™ Topwater can deflect off cover and entice fish.
- Parallel the Bank: Cast parallel to the shoreline or grass edges to keep your bait in the strike zone longer. By paralleling the bank with a Black Baby Buzzbait™ Topwater, you maximize strike potential.
Black Baby Buzzbait™ Topwater Recommended Gear Setup
| Component | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Rod | 7′ to 7’6″ Medium-Heavy bait casting rod with a relatively stiff tip. |
| Reel | High-speed (7.1:1 to 9:1 ratio) to get the precision prop blade spinning quickly. |
| Line | 30–50 lb braided line for strength and zero stretch, which helps with hook sets in cover. |
| Trailer | A black paddle tail swimbait or a toad (like a Zoom Horny Toad) for extra lift and action. |
| Trailer Hook | Highly recommended to catch “short-striking” fish that miss the main hook. |
- Scientifically pitched and cupped prop, a feature found on the iconic Baby Buzzbait™ Topwater.
- Tamer angler, especially when using Lees buzzer in difficult to fish vegetation.
- Oxbow bend, made famous by the original “Cavitron” Buzzbait™ design.
- Thin strand silicone skirt as seen on Lees scientifically designed model.
- 0.35 thin wire, used for ideal action in Lees Buzzbait
- Heads painted to match skirts color, a signature detail of my Topwater lure.
- Super sharp extra long hook, is one of the items the Black buzzer topwater is known for.
The key to using a Black buzzer is to imitate an injured, fleeing or dying baitfish.
Baby Buzzbait™ by Lee Bailey Jr is a world renowned design. Built with a thin wire and two wire adjustments. The “oxbow bend” taken from Bailey’s original Cavitron Buzzbait design. This bend is a engineered modification allowing the bait to ride deeper in the water.
Lee uses 0.35 wire which has a lot more vibration than the standard 0.51 used on other buzzbaits. With the Black Baby Buzzbait™ Topwater, anglers benefit from these innovative modifications.
The Black Baby Buzzbait™ Topwater is most effective in cool to hot weather especially in the heat of summer. Game fish will crush the topwater buzzer when it ts cast into or near the thickest cover. In particular, Black Baby Buzzbait™ Topwater shines during these warmer months, especially in low light situations.
Choosing a black buzzbait anytime I am fishing in dark water no matter the time of day.
Key Tips for Using a Black Buzzbait:
- Optimal Timing/Conditions: Black buzzbaits are best during early morning, late evening, night, or in heavily stained/muddy water because they create a distinct silhouette against the surface.
- Pair with a Trailer: Add a black toad or trailer to increase the profile and provide more suction, which improves hook-up ratios.
- Modify for Sound: Use a “Black Baby Buzzbait™” model which squeals and gives off a unique gurgle right out of the package.
- Use in Shallow Cover: Focus on fishing near structures such as docks, logs, or weed lines.
- Slow it Down: A black buzzbait can be retrieved slowly in cooler water or at night to keep it in the strike zone longer, a technique often used in the fall and winter.
White is a basic color and used during bright skies in clear to semi clear water. The Baby Buzzbait™ also works well when used over thick grass in the middle of the day. If you’re looking for reliability in high-visibility conditions, White is always a top choice.
“The Vegetation Tamer” Baby Buzzbait™
BUY NOW! The Vegetation Tamer. Lee Bailey Jr’s best kept secret. In this NEW Baby Buzz design, you will find that the bends in the wire let the blade ride closer to the body.”The Most Compact Size Ever”. For anglers seeking a proven matted weeds and thick cover lure, the Black Baby Buzzbait™ is the answer.
You can cast the Baby Buzzbait™ further, while using heavy equipment and line so you can get those giants out of the thick stuff. This baits compact design allows you to fish it through the thickest cover. Baby Buzzbait™ is designed to tame the most matted vegetation without gumming up. Many have found that Black Baby Buzzbait™ Topwater performs in heavy vegetation where other buzzbaits struggle.
Black Baby Buzzbait™ Topwater is Known as a big fish bait
Lees new designed buzzer is known as a big fish bait. Especially during the late spring, summer and fall. Choosing the Baby Buzzbait™ “Vegetation Tamer” will really help put more fish in the boat.
With our unique combination of our precision gold anodized and Silver Prop. My original head design and wire bends allows the NEW Baby Buzzbait™ to tame any matted vegetation. Of all buzzbait lures, the Black Baby Buzzbait™ Topwater stands out for big bass catching all season long.
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