BUYER'S GUIDE: CHATTERBAIT FISHING ( Best Bladed Jigs, Chatterbait Trailers, Gear )

Let's Talk Chatterbait Fishing! The best baits, trailers, and equipment for Bladed Jig Fishing all in one place! Chatterbaits continue to be one of the hottest trends in bass fishing with no sign of slowing down. New baits and trailers hit the market every year and the category continues to grow. So, which baits and trailers should you be investing your time in? Easy! Let us show you...

The chatterbait, or bladed jig, comes in dozens of versions but there are only a few that stand out from the crowd. The JackHammer leads the pack but it's not alone, there are a few key baits you should consider adding to your line up this year. When it comes to trailers, you have a ton of options! We've narrowed it down to 4 categories, and just a handful of key baits.

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear in the order we discussed them. We've included our favorite sizes, weights, and colors for each and all the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Casting Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/EHi18PwH4mU

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

•Tackle Storage Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/m30hnkoqHBc

•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/bEXFgo5YaRU

•Jerkbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/o8C9jW4Lxtk

•Crankbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/AELQ1tVC-DI

THE CHATTERBAITS...

•ZMan EverGreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Bruised Green Pumpkin

•ZMan Elite Evo Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Colors: Bama Bream, Electric Shad, Glitter Bomb

•ZMan Mini Max (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Bluegill, Gizzard Shad

•ZMan Jack Hammer Stealth Blade (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

Colors: Clearwater Shad, Green Pumpkin Shad

•ZMan CrossEyez (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Colors: Mouse Rat, Shad Spawn, Black Blue

•ZMan Naked Chatterbait Custom (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3bB7FTS

Colors: White, Black

STRAIGHT TAIL TRAILERS...

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

Size: 4.5, 5.5

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad

•Missile Baits Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Size: 4.5, 5.5

Colors: Bruiser Flash, Frosted Purple, Green Pumpkin Delight

•ZMan Chatter Spike: https://bit.ly/47H6V7I

Colors: Bad Shad, Electric Shad, The Deal

SWIMBAIT TRAILER...

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

Colors: Zako, Green pumpkin White Lam, Sexy Shad

CRAW TRAILER...

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

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

GILL PROFILE TRAILER...

•Big Bite Baits 4.25 Kamikaze Swim On: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Black Blue, Flame Thrower, Smoky Gold

SMALL TRAILERS...

•Yamamoto 3" Zako: https://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Colors: Pro Blue, Sexy Shad, Blue Craw

•Big Bite Baits 3.75 Kamikaze SwimOn: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Black Blue, Flame Thrower, Smoky Gold

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– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

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– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

HEAVY COVER CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Braillist: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept A2: https://bit.ly/36XlOVs

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Where Do Bass Go During The Fall Transition? ( And How To Catch Them )

Fall is fast approaching! If your fish are starting to disappear and you don't know why, you're not alone! As the nights get cooler the bass fishing changes over night. Bass transition toward their Fall patterns and many anglers are left wondering what happened. We're here to help!

The Fall Transition comes much earlier than most anglers realize. Its not a slow progression either, in most situations, bass will begin their movements overnight. One day you're on an awesome topwater bite, the next you can't find a fish. When this happens its time to step back and look at what is motivating these fish to move. Whether you're targeting shallow bass or deep, the bass' next movement is motivated by the baitfish's location. As the bait begins to gather, so will the bass.

If your fish are out deep, expect them to begin gathering on the best structures. Expect to find them on corners of creek channel bends, along long tapering points that break to deep water, and later you can expect them to transition toward the backs of deep coves. Shallow fish will abandon the scattered weeds in favor of thick weed clumps and hard structure. As the seasons progress these fish will begin bunching up along ambush points and pockets.

Below is a breakdown of the gear we recommend using during these conditions. We've included rigging components where applicable and even included our favorite colors for each technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DEEP CRANKS...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Glass Minnow, DD Minnow

•Rapala DT 16 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad

SWIMBAIT...

•Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat

SPOONS...

•Nichols Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Purple Threadfin, Shattered Grass Silver Scale

OFFSHORE TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, GP Pro Blue 2

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: https://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Abalone Shad, Mullet

•Jabber Jaw: https://bit.ly/3z7hVdH

Colors: Lucky Charm, Green Gizzard Shad

•Spro Baby Fat John 50: https://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad

CHATTERBAIT...

•JackHammer Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Clear Water Shad

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

UNDERSPINS...

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

•Gamakatsu Underspin: https://bit.ly/3Hhy6cU

Size: 3/8 oz, 4/0

•Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 3/16 oz

UNDERSPIN SWIMBAITS...

•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Storm Largo Shad (3" or 3.5"): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad

JERKBAITS...

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Colors: S Hasu, ST Chiayu

SOFT JERKBAITS...

Bait– Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Electric Shad

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 4/0

SHALLOW TOPWATER BAITS...

•Whopper Plopper 110: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Loon

•Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Hot Mess, Grey Ghost

•Jackall Kaera Frog: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Fishing Isolated Grass For Post Spawn Bass ( Florida Bass Fishing )

After the spawn a lot of anglers lose track of the bass. Here's what you need to know! Some fish stay shallow around cover to recuperate from the spawn while others go out to deep water. The fish heading to deep water typically don't go far, back out to the first break or first piece of offshore cover. Come along for a day on the water as we target these fish!

Bass typically spend several weeks recovering from the spawn before continuing on to their Summer haunts. Tim and JD landed perfectly in this window in Central Florida and were able to target those fish effectively with a variety of baits. From chatterbaits to drop shots, they probed offshore isolated grass in search of big bass on a new fishery. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day as they explored the fishery. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each, along with some of key rods they relied on to get their fish in the boat. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

UNDERSPINS...

•Big Bite Baits 4.8" Pro Swimmer: https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS

Color: Sunfish

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

CHATTERBAITS...

•ZMan Evergreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin

•Zman CrossEyez (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Color: Shad Spawn

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad

WEIGHTED FLUKE...

Bait– Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Electric Shad

Hook– Owner Weighted TwistLock: https://bit.ly/3oPzzSU

Size: 4/0, 1/8 oz

DROPSHOT WORMS...

•Missile Baits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: PB&J Time

•Yamamoto 4" Shad Shape Worm: http://bit.ly/2kpP4wF

Color: Monster Shad

DROPSHOT COMPONENTS...

Cover Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

Open Hook– BKK DSS Worm: https://bit.ly/41YruKp

Size: 1/0

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Vader Skinny: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 1/4 oz

SWIM JIG...

Bait– Megabass Uoze Swimmer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2kmDjdK

Color: Gill

Trailer– Keitech Fat Swing Impact (4.8"): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Sungill

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 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

HEAVY COVER DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

AFFORDABLE ALL AROUND COMBO…

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline Super FC (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

This Is How We Catch Bigger Bass In Spring! (Shallow Water Tricks)

Come along for a day on the water and watch how we locate big bass in a giant reservoir! Matt runs the exact pattern that we teach for early season bass fishing and it plays out perfectly. First he catches a few fish, then he catches a whole school, then he catches a BIG one! Its the perfect script for early Spring bass fishing!

Matt is targeting early prespawn bass with a chatterbait, lipless, and squarebill. He's running secondary points in search of active fish and not wasting any time on unproductive water. When he locates a school he picks it apart then keeps moving in search of the bigger fish that are sure to follow. This is a pattern you can run on any lake around the country. We hope this gives you confidence to keep moving until you catch the fish you're searching for!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt was using throughout the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included a link to Tim's recent "red bait" video to help you gain an understanding of the crawfish phenomenon in Spring. 

RELATED VIDEO...

•Tim's Red Bait Video: https://youtu.be/m5U7SGEvW1A

THE CHATTERBAITS...

Bait– ZMan JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Golden Shiner, Fire Craw

Trailer #1– Missile Baits 4.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Frosted Purple

Trailer #2– Hog Farmer 4.5 Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Blow Torch

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN 70 Lipless: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Crawfish, SS Shad

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Color: Fire Truck Craw

MATT'S SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line– Sunline Crank FC 14 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

MATT'S 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 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

MATT'S LIPLESS COMBO #1...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 855 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

MATT'S LIPLESS COMBO #2...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz