Joe Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 Hi Guys, I could use some help. Some friends have asked me to make buzz baits for them. This is something new to me, but I'll try anything. I have many of the catalogs mentioned on the site, but I have not been able to locate gold clackers to match the gold blades. Also I was asked if some type of cone shaped bead could be placed at the front of the blade to help keep grass from wrapping around the shaft. Has anyone tried this? Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaBasser Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 Hey joe, you don`t have to use gold clackers. The fish is honing in on the sound of the clacker and the buzzing of the blade. I use alum. clackers and you can paint them a gold color, or any other color you would like. As for the cone shaped beads, I use the front end of a pen. This goes right thru the weeds. I also use them on spinnerbaits if I`m fishing heavy weed cover. Hope this helps, PaBasser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted March 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 PaBasser, Thanks for the reply. I agree with you about the clacker, but the guys who are having me make these baits insist on the gold clacker. I was able to locate them at Lakeland Ph. # 320 676 3666. When putting the clacker on a pre bent frame, do you just straighten out the wire, insert the clacker and rebend the wire? Thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaBasser Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 You could unbend wire, then rebend it. Or you could try using a clevis to put the clacker on. Just make sure the clacker isn`t too far back using the clevis. Give it a try and let us know how you make out. Pa Basser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
