Chatterbait And Swim Jig Tricks For Summer Bass!
Bladed jigs and swim jigs are great lures for catching bass in Summer! They can be fished in and around cover and can catch bass in all sorts of different environments. However, there are some key details to fishing these baits in Summer that differs from other times of year.
Fishing a chatterbait or swim jig in Summer is all about grass and heavy cover. Your rod and line are two key details that most anglers overlook this time of year. The same setup you were using in Spring may not be right for Summer fishing. The key is to create a situation where the baits have "hang time" as they break free of grass and debris. Once you dial in this trick you will catch way more fish than the other anglers around you.
In addition to dialing in your gear, there are a few different baits and trailers that will help you get more bites in different situations. Below you'll find links to the exact baits, including sizes, colors, and trailer options, that we fish in the Summer. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
FAVORITE CHATTERBAITS...
-ZMan Evergreen Jack Hammer: http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Weight- 3/8 to 1/2 oz
Colors: Bruised Green Pump, Brett's Bluegill, Green Pump Shad
-ZMan Mini Max: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi
Weight - 3/8 to 1/2 oz
Colors: Bluegill, Gizzard Shad, Green Pumpkin
SKIRTLESS CHATTERBAITS...
- ZMan Naked Chatterbait Custom: https://bit.ly/3bB7FTS
-Zman Chatterbait WillowVibe: https://bit.ly/3bMQM8J
-Zman Eye Strike Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3bIodtg
HEAVY CHATTERBAIT...
Bait- ZMan JackHammer 1 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad, White
CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...
-Hog Farmer 4.5/5.5 Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Hematoma, Natural Gill
-Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp
Colors: Green Pump White Lam, Tennessee Shad, Zako
-Big Bite Baits Kamikaze SwimOn: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Smoky Gold, Hematoma
-Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad
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
-Big Bite Baits Pro Swimmer: https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS
Sizes- 3.8, 4.8
Favorite Colors: Sunfish, Tilapia Magic, Albino Shad
FAT BOBBER STOPPER...
-Halo Fishing Swimbait Cone Head: https://bit.ly/3y8yzds
CHATTERBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride A 7'2" MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" MH Glass: https://bit.ly/3uNTvXf
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
SWIM JIG COMBO...
Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
BUDGET SWIM JIG COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Power Pro Braid (50 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??
We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz