SWL Field Staffer Jason Potter has made a keen observation that helps explain the effectiveness of Secret Weapon’s unusual Buzzrbait design:

"As the water temps rise, I look forward to top- water buzz bait fishing for Bass. There is nothing like the thrill of a bass crushing that buzzer as it runs back to you.

"I have been using the Secret Weapon Buzzrbait for about 3 years now and love them. This is the most versatile buzzer I have ever used, PERIOD! The attachment on the end of the buzz blade is the center of the versatility of this bait. I like to add a #4 or #5 Colorado to the end when I have the need for a louder buzzbait where most anglers would opt for a clacker style bait. I have found using the Colorado blade adds a thump to the bait without being excessively noisy. This subtle thump adds noise to help bass locate the Buzzrbait without having them shy away from it. Also in experimenting with the buzz bait/Colorado combo, I noticed that the spinner/trailer blade turns opposite of the buzz blade, giving added noise and flash and helping the lure track better.

"If you want to bulk up the bait, add a #3-1/2 or #4 willowleaf spinnerblade, which adds lots of flash and centers the flashing blade over the hook. Also I add a trailer hook to the bait 99% of the time to improve the hook-up ratio."

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