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WAR EAGLE CUSTOM LURES · Buzzbaits
War Eagle Buzz Toad Buzzbait, 3/8 oz, Black/Gold
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- Item weight
- 0.1 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 0.2 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
Buzzbait with attached toad trailer that creates noise and commotion on the surface.
The 3/8 oz Black/Gold War Eagle Buzz Toad is a buzzbait with a keeled head and a spear point, meant for casting. Its J hook gives a single-hook setup for anglers who prefer that style on the surface. It suits bass anglers who want a gold and black buzzbait for surface work.
Best for
- Topwater bass fishing in low light
- Dense vegetation and shallow water
- Aggressive bass in summer heat
Skip if
- Clear water and spooky fish
- You prefer quiet lures
Strengths
- Keeled head planes up quickly on slow retrieves
- Built-in toad trailer adds bulk and silhouette
- Screeching noise attracts bass from distance
Trade-offs
- Loud sound can spook fish in quiet conditions
- Toad trailer reduces cast distance
- Requires near-constant buzz to stay on surface
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Grey Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Pumpkin | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black/GoldThis one | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Black/Black | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2 oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| War Eagle Buzz Toad Buzzbait, 3/8 oz, Black/Black | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:Black/Black | Suits:Muddy water |
| War Eagle Buzz Toad Buzzbait, 3/8 oz, Black/Gold | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:Black/Gold | Suits:Stained water |
| War Eagle Buzz Toad Buzzbait, 3/8 oz, White | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:White | Suits:Clear and stained water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Black/Gold |
| Color family | Gold |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Black/Gold.
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