Chatterbait Tricks! (Beginner To Advance) + Underwater Footage!

Chatterbaits are one of the best lures ever made! If you don't use them, you're missing fish! Its a great lure because you can pair it up with a simple chatterbait trailer and go down the bank catching fish, but you can also take it to a whole different level! Today we're jumping down the Chatter bait rabbit hole and exploring different retrieves, trailers, colors, and how to adapt the bait to changing conditions. 

The chatterbait is incredibly versatile once you learn to adapt your trailers and retrieves. We use 4 main trailers to imitate different prey species. We also adapt our retrieves from a high speed burn, to a popping retrieve, to a bottom hopping presentation, depending on conditions. Learning these subtle nuances will take the chatterbait from a "good option" in your tackle bag, to a "must have" lure that goes everywhere you do. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, trailers, and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and styles for every option. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

IF I COULD ONLY HAVE ONE... 

Bait- Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

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

Color: Sexy Shad

THE CHATTERBAITS... 

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

-ZMan Big Blade 5/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3hjvGid

-ZMan CrossEyez 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

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

-ZMan Mini Max 3/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

-Jack Hammer Stealth Blade 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

MATT'S TOP 5 CHATTERBAIT COLORS...

-Green Pumpkin Shad

-Clear Water Shad

-Fire Craw

-Brett's Bluegill

-Black Blue

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

-Big Bite Baits Kamikaze SwimOn: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Favorite Colors: Black Blue, Flame Thrower, Smoky Gold

-Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Favorite Colors: Tennessee Shad, Zako, Green pumpkin White Lam

-Netbait Paca Slim 4": http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Favorite Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Green Pumpkin Red, Coosa Flare

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

Favorite Colors: Hematoma Swirl, Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad

FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

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

MID-PRICED CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" MH Glass: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

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

RELATED VIDEOS... 

Chatterbait Trailers Underwater- https://youtu.be/V9lJ960e1YI

Underspins and Chatterbaits (Florida Fishing) - https://youtu.be/eqj81pyuwJo

Chatterbait and Swim jig Tips- https://youtu.be/uQUmOXZDp2I

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Chatterbait and Swim Jig Tricks You Actually Need To Know!!

Finally! The tricks that make all the difference! When should you throw a swim jig instead of a chatterbait? What about just throwing a swimbait? What makes one better than another? Its time to find out exactly what each bait is for and when to switch between them!

Chatterbaits are incredible lures! They're ability to catch fish is rivaled by only a few other lures. But do they have a weakness? Of course they do! That's where the swim jig steps in. Understanding the differences between the chatterbait, swim jig, and swimbait will help you catch fish day after day. Learning to use these baits as a system instead of sticking with a single option will allow you to adapt to changing conditions on your lake. 

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

SWIMBAITS...

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

Bait- Storm Largo Shad (4"): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color Shown: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SWIM JIGS...

-Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Weight: 1/2 to 3/4 oz.

Favorite Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Black/Blue

-Dirty Jigs Skirted Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Weight: 1/4 - 3/8 oz.

Favorite Colors: Alabama Craw, Crappie, Hematoma, Tactical Shad

SWIM JIG TRAILERS... 

-R2S D Walker Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Sizes- 100 (Swim Jig), 120 (California Swim Jig)

Favorite Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad, Ice White

-13 Fishing Pleasure Shad: https://bit.ly/3A4F4hx

Sizes- 4" (Swim Jig), 5" (California Swim Jig)

Favorite Colors: Black and Tan, Collard Greens, Witches Brew

-Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Favorite Colors: Electric One, Ghost Shad, Gold Rush

CHATTERBAITS...

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

Weight- 3/8 to 1/2 oz.

Favorite Colors: Bruised Green Pump, Clearwater Shad, Green Pump Shad

-Z Man CrossEyez: https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Weight- 3/8 to 1/2 oz.

Favorite Colors: Mouse Rat, Shad Spawn, Green Pumpkin

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

Weight- 3/8 to 1/2 oz.

Favorite Colors: Bluegill, Glimmer Shad, Black Blue Flk

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

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

Sizes: 4.5" and 5.5"

Favorite Colors: Blue Gizzard, Ghost Minnow, Black Blue, Natural Gill

-Big Bite Kamikaze Swim On: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Size: 4.25"

Favorite Colors: Green Pump Chart, Hematoma, Green Pumpkin

CLIP/SNAP UPGRADES...

-Nishine Original Snap: https://bit.ly/2T2ic1F

Size: #2

HIGH-END CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Leader- Sunline FC-100 16 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

ALL-AROUND CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado DC (XG): http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- Sunline Assassin 17 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

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Underwater Chatterbait Footage! 19 Trailers Compared In Crystal Clear Water!!

Come underwater and watch how these different trailers move in the water, what their profiles look like, and pick your favorites! With 19 Trailers in 4 different profile categories, you're about to understand what makes one bait better than another! Today we're answering all the questions about chatterbaits! Which trailers work the best? Which ones are hype? Why do some baits get bit one day but not the next? Let's Go!

This video was a huge undertaking but was worth every second. Being able to see these different trailers and colors in the water answers countless questions. Going forward you can choose the best trailers for your application without having to waste money and time on all the others. Do your fish each bluegill? Try a "profile" trailer. Do your fish get pressured by other anglers? Its time for an "action" trailer and some erratic movement to draw the strikes. 

With all the baits and trailers covered in this video its hard to keep them straight in your mind. Below you'll find links to all 19 trailer configurations, in order. We've also included our 4 favorite chatterbaits, as well as color recommendations whenever possible. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Chatterbaits... 

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

Favorite Colors- Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad, Clearwater Shad

-Z Man CrossEyez: https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Favorite Colors- Chili Dog, Green Pumpkin, Shad Spawn

-Chatterbait Custom: http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

Favorite Colors- Black Blue Flk, Bluegill, Glimmer Shad

-Jackhammer Stealth Blade: https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

Favorite Colors- Spot Remover, Green Pumpkin Shad

Swimbait Trailers (In Order Of Appearance)... 

1) Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Colors- Tennessee Shad, Sight Flash, Zako

2) Keitech 4.8" Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors- Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

3) Keitech 4.8" Fat (Upside Down): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors- Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

4) Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Colors- Electric One, Ghost Shad, Gold Rush

Craw Trailers (In Order Of Appearance)... 

5) Yamamoto Cowboy: http://bit.ly/2q7AI72

Colors- Green Pump Black, Wtrmln/light wtrmln Blk Red

6) Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors- Green Pumpkin Red, Watermelon Red

7) Netbait Paca Slim Craw: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors- Green Pumpkin Red, Delta Flare

8) Keitech Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

Colors- Double Trouble, Green Pumpkin Fire

Profile Trailers (In Order Of Appearance)... 

9) 13 Fishing Rabbit Ear Tail Invader: https://bit.ly/3vdNznG

Colors- Cilantro Lime, Collard Greens, Moldy Orange

10) Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors- Flame Thrower, Hematoma, Smoky Gold

11) Gambler Komodo: https://bit.ly/2Si8maU

Colors- Ghost Shad, Green Pumpkin Pearl

12) Strike King Menace Grub: http://bit.ly/2HmX7D0

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Moon Juice, Smokey Shad

13) Z Man Goat Twin Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/3u4ZT8l

Colors- Hot Craw, Watermelon Red

Action Trailers (In Order Of Appearance)... 

14) Keitech 4.8" Fat (cut tail): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors- Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

15) Yamamoto 4" Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Colors- Tennessee Shad, Sight Flash, Electric Shad

16) Zoom Salty Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors- Albino, Smokin Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Colors- Glimmer Blue, White Pearl

18) Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors- Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Natural Gill

19) Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors- Black and Blue, Blue Gizzard, Green Pumpkin

Ultra High-End Chatterbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 883C BJR (Pre-Order): https://bit.ly/3y0lbXZ

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

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

All-Around Chatterbait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado DC (XG): http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- Sunline Assassin 17 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Chatterbait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

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Chatterbait Tips For Spring Bass Fishing! (Beginner and Advanced)

Chatterbaits are deadly in the Spring! Since its inception, the bladed jig has swept the market and continues to catch bass year after year despite incredible fishing pressure. If you want to be consistent its important to know that all bladed jigs are NOT created equal. Choosing the right bait is just as important as the conditions you choose to throw it in!

Today's video is for both the beginning angler and the advanced tournament pro. Tim covers basics like "what is a chatterbait" but also dives deep into different blade movements, trailer options, colors, and when to throw the different styles. Tim has specific gear for fishing around grass versus open water, and a variety of other tricks he's willing to share to help you catch more and bigger fish. 

All of the baits and equipment in today's video are linked in the description below. In addition to the baits, we've included the trailers, exact colors, as well as budget rod and reel options to really dial in your fishing this Spring. All of the links go direct to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.  

Chatterbaits... 

-Evergreen Jackhammer: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

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

-Z-Man Stealth Blade: https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Fire Craw, Bluegill, Green Pumpkin

Favorite Weights: 3/8 oz - 1/2 oz

Swimbait Trailers... 

-Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Copperfield, Green Pumpkin 

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

Colors: Green Pump White Lam, Zako

-HogFarmer Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Green pump, Tennessee Magic, Crystal Shad

Creature Trailers...

-Rage Menace: http://bit.ly/2HmX7D0

Colors: Sungill, Crawdaddy, Green pumpkin

-Rage Craw: http://bit.ly/2uoqsLJ

Colors: Dirty Craw, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red Flake, Green Pump Black

Tim's Glass Chatterbait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL K (HG): https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa

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

Tim's Standard Chatterbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL K (HG): https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa

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

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

Budget Chatterbait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

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