clockwise or counter clockwise buzz blades?

[icemanrrc]

I am trying to figure out which buzzbait blades would be right for me. I see where you can buy blades that spin clockwise and counter clockwise. What are the pros and cons of each? Many thanks in advance!

[Pop]

I can pass this information onto you. I asked a similar question on another site and the following is part of the reply I received from Al Winco of Winco's Custom Lures.

Single bladed buzzbaits produce a torque which can cause the buzzbait to run on their side if out of alignment or used in a cross wind.

Counter rotating buzzbaits diffuse the one sided torque and run straighter as a rule and produce a different soung and bubble trail-at times the fish love'em.

Al prefers to hold the rod tip close to the waters' surfact when fishing a buzzbait from a boat. This give the angler a short delay which is beneficial for positive hooksets without early striking on a visual hit.

An in-line buzzbaits will run straight in all conditions because the blade is on the same shaft as the hook. In-lines have a different sound that work well in smooth surface water conditions.

Hope this helps a little. Pop

[reeves]

Clockwise and counter-clockwise turning blades are used when more than one blade is used on a buzzbait. An in-line, or single wire, bait with two blades has to have opposite turning blades to prevent over torque and causing the bait to roll or pull hard in one direction. Twin wired buzzbaits also require opposite turning blades for the same reason. With opposite turning blades, it enables the bait to run straight and does create a good commotion and lots of bubbles like Pop said. Like most baits, they can be very productive at times.