BUYER'S GUIDE: BEST CHATTERBAITS, BLADED JIGS, AND TRAILERS!

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 and there's 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 using? Let's find out!

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, and can show you exactly when to throw each style.

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...

Buyer's Guide: Best Jigs And Jig Trailers– https://youtu.be/OQwFNTORnN4

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 TUNGSTEN Elite Evo Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

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

PIN 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

CRAW, GILL, AND PADDLETAIL TRAILERS...

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

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

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

Colors: Zako, Green pumpkin White Lam, Sexy Shad

•G–Ratt Mixer: https://bit.ly/3NDIBLM

Colors: Craw, Green Pumpkin/Blue

MINI MAX 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 GLX 7'3" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3TPrt9W

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC A 70: https://bit.ly/49al91d

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

leader– Sufix Advance Green Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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– Sufix Advance Green Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

HEAVY COVER CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Green Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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

BUYER'S GUIDE: BEST JIGS AND JIG TRAILERS! (By Style)

Today's begins our 2024 Holiday Buyer's guide series! Today's video is all about jig fishing! These are the best swim jigs, flipping jigs, football jigs and micro jigs we can find! We're exploring how head shapes and hook sizes impact the baits. We're also covering our favorite jig trailers by style, as well as the rods we rely on to fish them effectively.

Jig fishing is a staple bass fishing technique. If you're not comfortable catching bass with jigs, you still have room to grow as an angler. Luckily, the technique is very simple! You don't need every jigs style, typically one or two jigs will cover all the situations you'll face on your lake. Once you've chosen those, pair with the appropriate trailer options, and you're done!

Below you'll find links to the exact jigs and trailers we discussed them in the video. We've included our favorites sizes and colors for each category, as well as the rods we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

MICRO JIGS...

•Keitech Tungsten Football: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Size: 3/8 oz

Color: Brown/Purple, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Nishine Finesse Cover jig: https://bit.ly/3EE8w1O

Size: 1/3 oz

Colors: Watermelon Candy, Pumpkin Pepper Green

•Great Lakes Finesse Matte Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/3Yj41mp

Size: 3/16 oz

Colors: Matte Green Pumpkin Black, Matte Black Brown

FOOTBALL JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Supermatt Brown, Canterbury Craw, Alabama Craw

PITCHING JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw

•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitching Jig: http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw

FLIPPING JIGS...

•No Jack Flippin Jig: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Size: 5/8 oz

Color: Hematoma, Molting Craw, The Go To

•Canterbury Compact Flipping Jig: https://bit.ly/3G939YN

Size: 3/8 oz

Color: Hematoma, Magic Craw Swirl, The Go To

SWIM JIGS...

Jig– California Swim Jig (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Color: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Crappie

Trailer– River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Color: Shamrock Shad, PB Red

Jig– Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Color: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Black/Blue

Trailer– Gambler EZ: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Color: Gold Rush, Electric One

Jig– Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Color: Tactical Shad, Blue Glimmer, Alabama Bream

Trailer– Storm 3.5 Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

Jig– Missile Baits Mini Swim Jig (5/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3SdHVOF

Colors: Shad Flash, Bruiser, BrewGill

Trailer– Xzone 3.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, 309

MICRO JIG TRAILERS...

•ZMan TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Sprayed Grass

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Grass Craw, Tilapia

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Black Blue/ Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

FULL SIZE JIG TRAILERS...

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Green Pumpkin Red, Black Shadow Flare

•Xzone 3.25" Muscle Back Craws: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Green Pumpkin Black, Summer Craw

•Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Purp Cop Fly

•Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: https://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Tramp Stamp, Green Pumpkin Red

FINESSE FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR (7' Heavy): https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

FAVORITE JIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (50 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

BUDGET BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

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

HUGE NEWS!! TACTICALBASSIN IS EXPANDING!!

Are you ready for even more fishing content?! Here we go!! Tim and Matt have reached out to a handful of talented anglers from the TacticalBassin Family, and invited them to film fishing videos to give you a fresh perspective as you dial in your angling! Today you get to meet Jesse Kroetch!

Matt and Tim aren't changing their video whatsoever, don't worry! The "Tactical Family" videos are IN ADDITION to the videos they're already creating. The guys understand that certain regions around the country break the seasonal norms of bass fishing and have reached out to friends in those areas to create content that will help anglers in those places stay dialed into seasonal changes, patterns, and baits.

If you enjoyed this video, keep an eye out for more Tactical Family videos in the future. And don't forget, the Holiday Buyer's Guide series starts tomorrow! Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Jesse fished with throughout the day. All the links go to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

JESSE'S GUIDE SERVICE AND SOCIAL ACCOUNTS...

Website– CastCadia Outfitters: https://bit.ly/4hI948X

Instagram– https://bit.ly/3AwwaOZ

Facebook– https://bit.ly/3NWBoGO

HULA GRUB...

•Yamamoto Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Color: Baby Bass

•Gamakatsu Football Jighead: https://bit.ly/2CTXHHt

Size: 1/2 oz

TUBE...

•Great Lakes Finesse Juvy Craw Tube: https://bit.ly/4aCo9UC

Color: Green Pumpkin Float

•Great Lakes Finesse Tube Head: https://bit.ly/41C1W6g

Size: 3/8 oz

ALABAMA RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3isTio0

Style: Non Bladed

•Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/4 oz

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

STROLLING...

•Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Color: Tennessee Shad

•Deps 5" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Color: Indy Sagi

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110+2: https://bit.ly/2BLQIBA

Color: Mat Shad

ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 200 M (HG): https://bit.ly/2acRpsK

Line– Sunline Super Fluorocarbon (20 lb): https://bit.ly/306CJ5Q

STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Reel– Shimano NASCI 3000: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line– Daiwa J Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3AwwCNb

Leader– Seaguar Red Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

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

Fall Fishing Tricks To Keep Catching Fish! (Finesse And Reaction)

Come along for a day of Fall fishing! Tim is on the water with bluebird skies and slick calm conditions. He intends to catch them on reaction, but quickly realizes the fish aren't in the mood. Learn as he adapts and puts together a quality limit of fish with a variety of power and finesse presentations.

We all love to power fish in Fall, but some days fish aren't in the mood. When Tim was faced with slick calm conditions, he turned to bait finesse rods and spinning rods to keep catching fish. From a dropshot to a Neko, finesse jig to shakey head, he adapted to changing conditions and kept catching fish. You can do this too!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

REACTION BAITS...

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

Color: Mirrored Minnow

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: BK Ayu

•Duo Realis Spin: https://bit.ly/2QKeL9X

Color: Black Smokey Shad

THE JIG...

•Keitech Tungsten Football (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

NEKO RIG...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Weight– Reins Tungsten Nail: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

Size: 3/32 oz

Rings– VMC Crossover Ring: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 7

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Weedless: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Size: 1

DROPSHOT...

•Xzone Hot Shot Minnow: https://bit.ly/3NgPDXv

Color: 309

•BKK Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/41YruKp

Size: 2

•Xzone Tungsten Weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 3/16 oz

SHAKEY HEAD...

•Yamamoto Sensei Worm: https://bit.ly/3WgAaM5

Color: Dark Green Pumpkin Amber Laminate

•Canterbury Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

SPYBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Model: 7'2" Medium Light

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Speed: 8:1

Line– Seaguar InvizX (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/4eTKfF2

Model: 853C JWR

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC A 70: https://bit.ly/49al91d

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

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