RayburnGuy Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Hey Guys, I did a search for this and didn't come up with anything so hoping you can help. Can someone tell me the difference between center axis and off center axis buzz bait blades? I never really noticed the difference until I went to order some and saw the different choices. thanks, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Hey Ben, there is 2 distinct differences when you use an off center buzz blade as opposed to an on center blade. The biggest difference is sound, that is my opinion because the other difference is movement, some anglers claim that the off center blade makes the bait wobble, I can't say if that is true or not as I have never looked close enough but I do know that people who have problems with buzzbaits that go pretty far left or right usually have off center blades. The sound is something you can hear easily, a regular on center blade will have a splash-splash-splash-splash-splash type sound while the off center blade will have more of a splash splash - splash splash - splash splash - splash splash sound, I hope that you understand that as I could not find the right words to describe it. The other part of the sound is that a lot of anglers also believe that as the bait gets broken in that the off center blades produce a louder and higher pitched squeak or squeal than the more common on center blades. There are also prop blades which are usually used for tandem counter rotating blade set ups, they make a much more subtle sound and are a great choice in clear or pressured water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted June 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Thanks Smalljaw. You explained it perfectly. I was sort of thinking it might have made the bait act a tad different with the weight of the blade being off center, but did not even consider it would make the bait sound different. I'm playing around with the idea of using some buzz blades on a wooden top water bait. My curiosity will never let me rest if I don't try both types of blades so I guess I'll be ordering some of both. Thanks again for the help. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlaze Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Hello Ben, I have been building buzz baits for quite some time, I would like to mention another feature of the off centered blade. That is vibration. You can hold an on center bladed buzz bait in your hand and blow on it or hold it in front of a fan and it is pretty smooth. Do the same with an off center bladed buzz bait and you will fell very strong vibrations coming from it, they are strong enough that you can actually see the wire vibrate. I now that sound and splash are part of a buzzers fish attracting attributes but I also feel that these vibrations (sonics) are just as important. The off centered blade is the only one that I use. Hope this is of some help. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted June 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Hey John. Good to see you back at TU. I've always thought about vibration when fishing spinnerbaits, but it had never occurred to me to factor in vibration when fishing a buzzbait. I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks for the tip. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlaze Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 You're welcome, I am still lurking behind the scenes. Just don't have much time for getting involved in things. Good luck with your idea with the wooden bait. Let us know how it turns out. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Here's a presentation I put together early in 2013. It is not intended as an advertisement for sales but a basic understanding of various buzz-baits and their specific and varied surface comotion. The close-up pictures may help many of you w/ your own manufacturing and the necessary components required.You want to use a harder lead w/ antimony for pouring your own so the hooks and bodies don't loosen -up after a few fish. Enjoy- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
