Westernbass Magazine - FREE Bass Fishing Tips And Techniques - Summer 2014, Page 18

Westernbass Magazine - FREE Bass Fishing Tips And Techniques - Summer 2014, Page 18

B U Z Z B A I T

Story

BY JODY ONLY

BREA K DOWN

with Billy Skinner

B

illy Skinner is a name often seen

at the top of the standings in

West. Only a few months ago,

Skinner claimed the championship at 2014 Rayovac FLW Series Western Division on

Lake Havasu with a 12 lb lead over the runner-

up position. Just this month he battled it out

on Clear Lake in the California Open, putting

together nearly 70 lbs for three days and a

top-10 finish at the big bass fishery.

Traveling to the event from Lake

Havasu City, Ariz., Skinner brought with

him one of his favorite big bass baits -

the Picasso Buzz Saw in green shad. He

credited it for his Clear Lake success.

“It is a good summertime bait and

it is a good tournament bait.” said

Skinner. “When you only need five

bites a day, it is definitely going to get

you the right five. That is what makes it

such a good tournament bait.”

DESIGNING A DOUBLE

The Picasso Buzz Saw is a lure that came to fruition with the creative design of Skinner himself in collaboration with SoCal pro Matt Newman of iRod Fishing.

When they began the design process, an item of importance to

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