Is Lake Chickamauga Really That Good? (Big Bass Eats A Spinnerbait)

Chickamauga was amazing! We'd never been to the lake but we had heard the rumors! Is it as good as they say? Can we catch a bunch of fish? How about a big bass? Come along as we head out on the water to see what all the fuss is about on Tennessee's best trophy bass lake. Spoiler Alert: Its good and we catch some big ones!

In 3 days we never struggled to get a bite and we caught fish on every lure that we threw. From senkos up shallow to deep cranks offshore, there we bass everywhere! The trick was figuring out how to catch the big ones but after a few days we got it dialed in and had an amazing time catching quality fish all over the lake The key for the bigger bites was shad. There was a shad spawn in the morning and the big bass were keying in on the opportunity.

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment we used during our time on the lake. Baits are listed in order of appearance as we caught fish on a variety of lures. If you ever get the chance, take a day to fish Chickamauga, its an awesome fishery!

The Baits...

-California Swim Jig (3/8 oz Tactical Shad): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

-Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Jackall TN-70 lipless Crankbait (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

-River2Sea Bling Spinnerbait (I Know It): http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

-Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact (Pro Blue Red Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Matt Allen Swimbait Head 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

-Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Jackall TN- 70 Lipless Crankbait (RT Scale Minnow): http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

-Azuma Z Boss 22 (Grand Shad): http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

-Blade Runner Underspin 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/29UVegz

-Strike King 6XD (Powder Blue Chartreuse): http://bit.ly/2ery44M

-Yamamoto 5" Senko (Green Pumpkin/Watermelon Laminate): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

-Yamamoto 6" Senko (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Matt found an All-Around Rod This Trip that was unbelievably universal. From senko to spinnerbait, swim jig to Keitech, he was able to use a single rod. That's extremely rare but the combination of soft tip and solid back bone made the MBR amazingly versatile.

Matt's Versatile Combo...

Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Crankbait Combo...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- 20 lb Power Pro: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

How To Fish A Chatterbait (Beginner Tips AND Advanced Tricks)

The Chatterbait is one of the best bass fishing lures of all time! Its easy to use, even beginners catch bass on them. So why is one guy consistently catching bigger fish on a Chatterbait than everyone else? Are you the guy that's catching them or the guy that's wondering why someone else is?

Matt takes us to the core of the Chatterbait technique in this in-depth seminar-style video on chatterbaits and bladed jigs. From the baits themselves to an underwater look at the Chatterbait trailers, we're going to examine every aspect of chatter bait fishing. 

We don't stop there, we're also going to discuss rods and gear for the technique. Matt examines both the finesse and power fishing approaches to Chatterbait fishing and explains the merits of both. 

The baits...
Evergreen Jack Hammer Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Z-Man Project Z Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2b9oqRs
Z-Man CUSTOM Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI
Picasso Shock Blade: http://bit.ly/2GAa00V
Picasso Undressed Shock Blade: http://bit.ly/2GAr4UA

The Trailers...
Yamamoto Cowboy: http://bit.ly/2q7AI72
Strike King Rage Trailer: http://bit.ly/2Hd4MFA
Yamamoto Zako Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp
Yamamoto Swim Senko: http://bit.ly/2Hcf20Q
Keitech 4.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Matt's Braid Setup...
Rod- Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 50 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader: 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Matt's Fluorocarbon Setup...
Rod- Cashion 7'3" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2He0r4X
Reel- Bantam MGL 150: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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How To Catch The Biggest Bass In The Lake | Full Seminar 2018

Matt Allen teaches you step-by-step how to catch the biggest fish in the lake. From swimbaits, to jigs, to reaction baits, he teaches you the techniques and tricks you'll need to fool the biggest bass in your lake. 

Its not complicated and anyone can do it, once you understand how to "trigger" a feeding response from bass instead of waiting for them to bite. From A-rigs to jerkbaits, jigs, and of course giant swimbaits, you'll learn exactly what it takes to consistently catch big bass. 

This year the tank was extremely crowded (Thank you to each and every one of you that joined us in person for this seminar! We couldn't do this without you and we're so grateful you took time out of your day to come see us!) Because of the crowded conditions we were not able to get camera angles on the tank to show the fish's reactions to the bait. We apologize for the single camera angle but we hope you enjoy the information!

The baits in order of appearance...

Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Jig Trailer- Yamamoto Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Blade Runner 3/8 oz Underspin: http://bit.ly/29UVegz
Underspin Trailer- Keitech 3.8": http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
A-Rig- Cali Rig: http://bit.ly/2nD76fw
A-rig baits- Keitech 4.8: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
A-rig Dummy baits- Little Dipper: http://bit.ly/2brnU5I
LV-500 Lipless Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Flippin Jig- 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI
Jig Trailer- Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
California Swim Jig - 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx
Swim Jig Trailer- Roboworm EZ Shad: http://bit.ly/2bf4CQE
Jackall Rerange Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED
Keitech 7.8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Osprey 6" Tournament Talon Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0
Trash Fish Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2xRdCFP
JSJ 6" Hitch Weedless: Coming Soon...
S-Waver 168 and 200 Glidebait: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Baitsanity Explorer Glidebait: http://bit.ly/2DcI1yM
Huddleston 10" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2nztmdj
Huddleston 8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
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Swim Jig Vs. Underspin Challenge

Head to Head Combat! We put the underspin and the swim jig to the test! Which one worked better and why? Let's find out!

Swimjigs and underspins both have great secondary action. Its a key feature that sets them apart from the typical swimbait. When conditions get tough that secondary action can make all the difference. So, is there a difference between the success rate of the swim jig and underspin? Come along and find out. 

Gear Shown In This Video...

Keitech 4.8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Owner 5/0 Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Underspin Rod- Exage 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Shimano Citica Reel: http://bit.ly/2dWFHA4
65 lb Sufix 832 Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
20 lb Maxima Leader: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Dirty Jigs Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd
3.8" Keitech Swimbait Trailer: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Swim Jig Rod- 784: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
Curado 200I Reel: http://bit.ly/2acRpsK
65 lb Sufix 832 Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
20 lb Maxima Leader: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Promar Net: http://bit.ly/2dh9xQP
Camera Used- Hero5: http://bit.ly/2iwZqqU