Markell Posted July 10, 2003 Report Share Posted July 10, 2003 Any opinions or tips regarding this technique? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticav Posted July 10, 2003 Report Share Posted July 10, 2003 This is done for creating a different sound and I personally like the bubble trail it leaves when the blade has holes in it. It gives me a visible marker over the area I am covering. I use a modified mini C-clamp and a dremel drill press to do this, use care: the aluminum blades WILL bend easy when drilling using any method you come up with, keep the blade flat and always use the sharpest bit you have, hope it helps... JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeminoleFan Posted July 11, 2003 Report Share Posted July 11, 2003 I agree with Celticav, I also drill 3 or 4 holes in each side of the blade. This definately help marking where your bait was since it leaves the bubble trail. Makes for a Better sound to me, and better action of the blade. SeminoleFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robalo01 Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 I've been able to pererate alluminum buzz bait blades with a paper hole punch. I'll wear out relatively soon but it makes a round, clean hole pretty easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 Do you drill the holes in the flat part of the blade or the turned up part? Does this make it any harder to keep the bait on the surface? Coley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeminoleFan Posted July 22, 2003 Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 I drill my holes on the flat part. Rick SeminoleFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUTDOORSMAN Posted July 22, 2003 Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 What size of hole do you drill ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticav Posted July 22, 2003 Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 You drill the holes in the flat part, the cupped part is what makes the blade ride the surface, you can drill as many or as few as you like as big as you want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeminoleFan Posted July 22, 2003 Report Share Posted July 22, 2003 I usually drill 3 (1/8) holes in each flat side... making a triangler pattern. Throws alot of water and some pretty cool bubbles. Hope this helps. Rick SeminoleFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
