Buzzbait Fishing in June

For many years Buzzbait Fishing in June has been underrated. Many anglers will tell you that buzzbaits are novelty lures that do a few specialized things. They also claim that they really aren’t a strong big fish lure.

Well! They are wrong! I will be the first to argue this point with anyone. And I’ll tell you something else; out on the pro tour buzzbait fishing is something many pros use regularly.

Summer is heating up throughout the country, making buzzbait fishing in this month more effective. With summertime just arriving, bass can still be shallow, even in much of the north. Wherever you live, June is when buzzbait fishing becomes iconic.

I love Buzzbait Fishing in June

There are times in that post-spawn/early summer period when the bass are in heavy cover where you can’t fish a prop bait or a popper. A lot of times bluegill beds and bass fry are in weeds, standing timber, or flooded brush. In those instances, the buzzbait gets the nod, especially when fishing in June.

I love Buzzbait Fishing in June because I can make it do different things. I can slow it way down over bluegill beds by holding my rod tip high. When bass are guarding fry, I can make them react by twitching a buzzbait and making it spit.

Buzzbait Fishing in June with a Black Baby Buzzbait with Gold Blade

In off-colored water and when the buzzbait bite is on, I like a smaller bait. For tougher conditions, say, clear water or after a cold front, I downsize to the 1/8 or 1/4-ounce Baby Buzzbait. Buzzbaits remain a valuable tool, especially when considering Buzzbait Fishing in June as a big-fish lure. The technique is one I keep in the back of my mind, especially when fishing early spring on lakes that are beginning to warm up.

Buzzbaits are easy lures to use, and are available in enough styles and sizes to satisfy any angler. Don’t for a minute believe that buzzbaits are only to be used in low light situations (morning, evening, or cloudy days). As a matter of fact, one of the best-kept secrets overlooked by many anglers is the fact that buzzbait fishing will draw strikes all day. This is especially true if used in heavy cover and stained water. Even in the middle of the day when the sun is direct overhead. Depending on the bass’ mood, June offers excellent buzzbait fishing experiences with several casts needed to enjoy.

Excerpts taken from Lee’s new book “Strategies for Bass“.