Buyer's Guide: Chatterbaits and Spinnerbaits for Every Situation

In today's Buyer's Guide we're going in-depth with chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and a variety of trailers. We're looking at the best baits at each price, the best trailers to create the profile and action you need, and the knowledge to put it all together. Chatterbaits and Spinnerbaits are both giant bait categories worthy of individual videos but today we're rolling them into one knowledge-packed buyer's guide.

When it comes to bladed jigs the most important factor is how quickly the bait begins to vibrate. Often the difference between success and failure on a cast takes place in the first moments when your bait lands beside its intended target. If the bait is working instantly, you'll catch the fish, if not, its out of the strike zone before the blade even begins to wobble. Of course, weight, color, and profile are all important, but none of that matters if the bait isn't functioning when it passes in front of the fish. 

With spinnerbaits its all about drawing a reaction strike. While large blades can draw vicious strikes in murky water, many anglers overlook the advantages of smaller, more subtle blades. In today's video we explore the best of both worlds to help you dial in you spinnerbait selection. 

Below you'll find links to all of the baits, trailers, and gear, discussed in the video. We've included favorite weights and colors where applicable. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Chatterbaits... 

-Evergreen Jack Hammer (3/8-1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Spot Remover, Bhite Delight

-Evergreen Stealth Blade (3/8-1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

Colors: Clear Water Shad, Green Pumpkin Shad, Spot Remover

-Z Man Chatterbait Custom (3/8-1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Green Pumpkin, Bhite Delight

Chatterbait Trailers... 

-Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Colors: Electric Shad, Tenn Shad, Green Pump/White Lam

-Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (4.5 - 5.5): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Ghost Minnow, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Green Pumpkin

-Yamamoto Cowboy: http://bit.ly/2q7AI72

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pump Red Watermelon

Full-Size Spinnerbaits... 

-River2Sea Bling Double Willow (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Colors: Abalone Shad, I Know It, Powder

-Revenge Double Willow (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2bwYnaP

Colors: Blue Shad, Chartreuse Shad

-Revenge Heavy Duty (1/2 - 3/4): http://bit.ly/2b7GBrs

Colors: Shad, Bluegill

Finesse/High-Speed Spinnerbaits... 

-Megabass V-9 Double Willow (3/8 - 1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2tOaVCt

Colors: Hasu, Kohoku Reaction, Bluegill

-Damiki TOT (3/8 - 1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

Colors: Brown Shad, Sharp Belly, Smelt Shad

-War Eagle Screamin Eagle (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2IEHHjA

Colors: Aurora, Blue Pearl Shad, Mouse

Spinnerbait Trailers/Trailer Hooks...

-Keitech Fat Swing Impact (3.8 / 4.3): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

-Zoom Split Tail Trailer: http://bit.ly/2nL3wAd

Colors: Chartreuse Pearl, Silver Rainbow, White Pearl

-Owner Spinnerbait trailer Hook: http://bit.ly/2KQXvQm

Spinnerbait Combo... 

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

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Chatterbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- Sunline Sniper 17 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Chatterbait/Spinnerbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Epic Golf Course Pond Fishing! Big Bass From The Kayak!

Come along as we explore an awesome golf course pond! The water is crystal clear with big bass all around! Tim jumps in the kayak armed with a senko, chatterbait, and a variety of keitech swimbaits. It doesn't take long for the pond fish to start biting! Kick back, relax, and enjoy some awesome pond fishing!

Any time you go out in the kayak space is going to be a bit limited. Tim prepared by carrying a small bag with a great mix of baits. He chose 3 rods (2 bait casting and one spinning) that he could adapt to all the baits he was carrying so he wouldn't be overloaded with equipment. On the water he started his fishing targeting deeper water but found the best quality fish along shallow grass edges. 

Below is a breakdown of all the baits and equipment Tim used in the video. All the bait and gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed descriptions and close up photos of each item. 

Glidebait... 

-R2S S-Waver 168 (Phantom Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Small Swimbait... 

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

-Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Underspin Swimbait... 

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

-Owner Flashy Swimmer 1/4 oz  with 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Chatterbait... 

-JackHammer Chatterbait 3/8 oz (Green Pumpkin Shad): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

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

Senko... 

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

-Owner Twist Lock 3/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2cYZ3rM

Tackle... 

-Plano Guide 3600 Tackle Bag: https://bit.ly/2xxtIar

-Plano Edge 3600 Box: http://bit.ly/2YBaWYX

Old Town Kayak's Website... 

-Old Town Topwater 120 Kayak: http://bit.ly/2KGiYf5

Tim's Primary Casting Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

Line- 40 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 15 lb Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim's All-Around Spinning Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX-1 High Vis Yellow 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2FngUkQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Awesome Bank Fishing With 3 Tips To Catch More Bass While Pond Fishing

Tim got access to an awesome pond! He's walking the shore with son JD and friend Caleb and they're catching nice bass! Come along for really good fishing with a glide bait, small swimbait, senko, and more. Fishing from shore allows you to fish unique angles that boats can't reach. Tim has a few tips that will make it even easier the next time you're on the bank. 

Tim starts off fishing with an S-Waver. The idea being that glide baits have incredible drawing power, pulling fish up from great distances. Best case scenario, you'll catch a giant, but even if you don't you're likely to see what is lurking in the depths as they come up to examine the bait. Tim's next trick is to focus on smaller swimbaits in bluegill and panfish colors. 

While every pond's ecosystem is different, almost all of them contain panfish. You simply can't go wrong with a bluegill imitator. You may find that white or flashy colors will work but unlike most large bodies of water, its always smart to start with bluegill imitators rather than shad imitators. When Tim switches to the senko he shares his 3rd trick for maximizing his time on the water. 

When shore fishing its often important to make long casts to maximize your fishing area. At the end of a long cast it can be really difficult to detect bites, especially with weightless presentations. Tim recommends switching your finesse rod to "high visibility" (Neon) line so that you can see the bites instead of feeling them. 

Pond fishing is often overlooked and with the current shelter in place around the country, its more likely than ever that you're pond hopping to catch a bass. Use these tips the next time you do and you'll be surprised by the results. Below is a breakdown of all the baits (in order of appearance) as well as Tim's top 3 Pond Fishing/Bank Fishing combos. 

The Baits... 

GlideBait- S-Waver 168 (Light Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Chatterbait- Evergreen JackHammer 3/8 oz (BHite Delight): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Chatterbait Trailer- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact (Sungill): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

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

Hook- Owner Twist Lock Hook 3/0: http://bit.ly/2cYZ3rM

Dropshot- Roboworm 6" Straight Tail (Marten's Madness): http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light Size 1: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1/8 oz Pencil: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

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

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0 with 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Swimbait- 4.3" Fat Swing Impact Keitech (Sun Gill): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Head- TacticalBassin Finesse Swimbait Head 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Tim's All-Around Casting Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

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

Leader- 16 lb Sunline FC100: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Tim's Small Swimbait/Chatterbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Daiwa Tatula 150: https://bit.ly/33X5Zfr

Line- 40 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 15 lb Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim's All-Around Spinning Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX-1 High Vis Yellow 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2FngUkQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

The Best Chatterbait and Spinnerbaits Tricks You've Never Tried!

These tricks and modifications will change your spinnerbait and chatterbait fishing! With underwater footage to help understand the tips, this video will help you catch more fish. We cover everything from skirt modifications to blade options, trailer tricks to color selection in today's in-depth look at how to put a new twist on these bass fishing classics. 

Some anglers prefer to keep it casual, settling on a favorite bait and just going fishing. Others prefer to dive in to the details and really fine tune their tackle. This video has both anglers in mind. We begin with simple selections and advance to skirt modifications and trailer tricks you've never seen before. 

In addition, Matt takes the time to share his favorite spinnerbaits in each category then follows it up with details about what makes them so unique. One bait is best for muddy water, another will get bit in ultra-clear conditions. When it comes to chatter baits, he emphasizes the importance of a bait that is quick to start its vibration and focuses on trailers who's movements match the blades'. 

Below is a breakdown of the baits, trailers, and colors we trust to consistently catch fish. We've also included links to previous In-Depth videos we've done on both spinnerbaits and chatter baits. 

Favorite Baits... 

Spinnerbait- River2Sea Bling 1/2 oz (I Know It): http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Trailer- Keitech 4.3 Fat Swimbait (TW Pro Blue): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Chatterbait- JackHammer 1/2 oz (Spot Remover): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Trailer- Spunk Shad 4.5 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Standard Spinnerbaits... 

-Revenge Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2T3F1R6

(Blue Shad, Shad, Chartreuse Shad)

-Blade Runner Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2ShreWf

(Chart Shad, Delta Craw, Pearl White)

Skirt Modifications... 

-Dirty Jigs 50 Strand Skirts: http://bit.ly/39ax28U

(Crappie, Tactical Shad, Spot Killer)

Trailer Hook... 

-Owner Spinnerbait Hook 3/0: http://bit.ly/2KQXvQm

Muddy water Spinnerbaits... 

-War Eagle Painted Double Willow 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2GOfpOF

(ColeSlaw)

-River2Sea Bling Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

(Iced, Powder)

-River2Sea Bling Indiana: http://bit.ly/2t5jecE

(Lemonade Twist, Iced)

Clear Water Spinnerbaits... 

-War Eagle Screamin Eagle: http://bit.ly/2IEHHjA

(Aurora, Mouse, Silver Shiner)

-Megabass V9: http://bit.ly/2tOaVCt

(Chartreuse Shiner, Hasu, Kohoku Reaction)

-Damiki TOT: http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

(Smelt Shad, Snow Shad, Sharp Belly)

Spinnerbait Trailer... 

-Keitech Fat Swing Impact (3.8-4.8): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

(TW Pro Blue, TW Ghost Shad, Chart/Blue)

Chatterbaits... 

-Evergreen JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

(Spot Remover, Sprayed Grass, Green Pumpkin Shad)

-Z Man Chatterbait Custom 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

(Glimmer Shad, Green Pumpkin)

Chatterbait Trailer... 

-Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5 and 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

(Ghost Minnow, Crystal Shad, Blue Gizzard)

Spinnerbait/Chatterbait Storage... 

-Plano Edge Master Spinnerbait Box: http://bit.ly/397m4Bd

-Plano Edge Bladed Jig Box: http://bit.ly/2VunpOk

Matt's Favorite Spinnerbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 16 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX DC HG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Power Pro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G