Red Shad Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Hi Guys, Trying to source a supplier who carries the above buzz bait (also known as the Hank Parker Classic) which I have done really well with for Largemouth. I know their are trillions of buzz baits out their but I particularly like this one . The bait incorporates a clacker as well as a revolving blade. They did it in both 1/2 and 1/4 ounce models. Only have one left and would like to pick up a few more. It may be discontinued as Mann's don't feature it on their web site? Just hoping some of you guys may know of a store that still carries them? I make my own spinner baits however not buzz baits as I don;t have the bits at this time. Any assistance would be appreciated. Red Shad Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Red Shad, On many of the spinnerbait molds you can substitute a buzz bait wire and you can make buzz baits. If you are using a clacker blade it's best to use spinner bait wire anyway, that way you can bend the blade wire down after you install the clacker. Sounds like all you need are some buzz bait blades, clackers and some rivets. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shad Posted July 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Thank you. I don't have a spinner bait mould, jigs, yes, but not spinner baits. ....my needs don't justify that kind of expenditure. I buy the spinner bait bodies in the various weights and put them together as I need them. I guess I should pick up some buzz bait bodies and do the same. Thanks for the info, it's appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shad Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Not having a lot of luck on this. Anyone have a source for buzzbait bodies. Lots for spinner bait bodies but have struck out for buzzers. Buying a mould is an option, however I only make up tackle etc for my own use so it would be easier to pick up the bodies....I can buy a number of bodies (I hope) for the cost of two molds covering sizes 1/8 to 1/2 ounce. I have all of the other components required. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mifon Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Red Shad, Take a look here Products > Buzzbait Components > Buzzbait Heads > Buzzbait Heads - Painted Lure Parts Online or here http://www.barlowstackle.com/pdf/molded-heads.pdf Both of these list molded buzzbaits painted and unpainted ready to be assembled. Hope this helps. Mike in TN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shad Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Thanks guys...I checked out Barlows but somehow never found that page.... That gives me lots to be getting on with....seems the Mann's Classic buzzbait is history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EironBreaker Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Hey Red Shad, I can make you some buzz bait bodies or even sell you one of my used Do-It spinnerbait/buzzbait molds if it is one I can part with. I have several different head shapes to choose from. Drop me an email and I'll take care of you. eisenbacher at sbcglobal.net. I think I have a Mann's buzzbait stashed in my buzzbait pile that I can look at to match up to. Drop me a line, we'll get you hooked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Army Doc Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 There is a mom and pop store that has been here a long time that has a bunch of them. How many you want and what sizes? I don't know how we can do the whole canada/US money exchange thing, but I guess we can get that figured out. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidgrad Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Chris - Are they the ones with the brass buzz blade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shad Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Many thanks to all. BIG BZ's all round! Have managed to track down a few of these lures and with all the help I have had on this thread, will start making my own anytime soon! Once again, many thanks to all...it is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Army Doc Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'm not sure. I'll check on Saturday and repost if they are or aren't. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidgrad Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Thanks Chris - either that or give me their phone #. I have a buddy who is devoted to the old brass blade kind and I'd like to buy him a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
