what should i put on the back of a buzz bait

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**Back-of-buzzbait trailer options for bass in mid-fall weather 🐟🍂**

- **What to use as a trailer**
  - **Paddletail swimbait (2–3 inches)**: adds serious tail wiggle and extra water disturbance. Great for murky water and low-light mornings. Colors: chartreuse/white for visibility; black/blue or green pumpkin in clearer water.
  - **Craw/creature trailer (2–3 inches)**: bulkier profile that slows the bait and gives a thumpier tail action. Good when fish are tight to cover.
  - **Pork trailer** (old-school, still effective in cooler water): adds scent and a heavy, pounding kick.
  - **Tiny grub or tiny paddle trailer**: a simple 2–3 inch grub can widen the strike zone without fouling the blade.

- **How to attach a trailer (quick tips)**
  1) Pick a trailer that’s about 1/3–1/2 the height of your buzzbait head so it won’t foul the blade.
  2) Use a small O-ring or peg to keep the trailer from sliding off. If your trailer is soft plastic, thread it onto the hook behind the buzzbait’s keeper.
  3) Trim legs or tails so they don’t hit the blade on the retrieve; you want a clean pull that leaves room for the trailer’s tail to wriggle.
  4) Test in water and tune: if it fouls, shorten or switch to a slimmer trailer.

- **Seasonal/weather notes (mid fall)**
  - Water temps cool; bass feed on shad and bluegill along weedlines and drop-offs. Use darker colors (black/blue) in stained water and brighter ones (chartreuse/white) in clear water.
  - Early fall mornings can be slow; experiment with a slower, stop-and-go cadence, or a quick burn to trigger bites from deeper to shallower water.
  - Post-frontal days often favor a patterned retrieve with a short pause to let the trailer kick.

- **Retrieve ideas**
  - Start with a steady burn, then mix in short pauses and twitches to make the trailer kick while the buzzbait stays on the surface.
  - Alternate quick retrieves with longer, slower pulls to exploit both aggressive and cautious bites.

- **See it in action** (learn from the pros):
  - Buzz Bait Hook Set - Buzz Up Your Bass Fishing Game w/ Pro Secrets: [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ_c6rFRe40)
  - Buzzbait Fishing 101 With Denny Brauer: [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxAT0YspwUo)
  - 3 Proven Buzzbait Trailers for Bass Fishing Success: [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUlfLm5pIdw)
  - Exposing ALL of my Buzz Bait Secrets - Jacob Wheeler: [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orlQw19bc2c)
  - HOW TO FISH a TOPWATER BUZZ BAIT! (Googan HUMMER): [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8mjeAeOvVQ)

- **Gear and trailer ideas to pair with buzzbaits**
  - Lures to use with trailers: [BOOYAH Buzz Buzzbait Bass Fishing Lure](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00144D3BY?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) — 3/8 oz
  - Trailer options: [Berkley PowerBait Buzz'n Speed Toad Fishing Soft Bait, White](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0896KCJHQ?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
  - Buzzbait variety: [Strike King Buzz King Buzzbait, 5/16 oz](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00019N6AQ?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
  - Quick-twitch option: [War Eagle Custom Lures WE38BT202 Buzz Toad](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V9EMWCK?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

- **Tackle options to explore**
  - Real trailer concept: [REALISER](https://tackle.net/item/realiser) – a mid-size runner that can accompany a buzzbait and imitate fleeing baitfish.
  - Other gear: [YB Fisherman's Ruler](https://tackle.net/item/yb-fishermans-ruler) (fun add-on for post-bite pics and data collection).

- Pro-tip: mid-fall is a bedding of cool water and clear to stained edges. Start with a paddletail or craw trailer, adjust color to water clarity, and vary retrieves until you find the bite window. You’ve got this—stay grounded, experiment, and reel in those trophies! 🎣🐟

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