Chatterbait VS Swim Jig !! Shallow Water Bass Fishing!
The chatterbait and swim jig are both awesome! Come along for a fun day of fish catching in shallow water! Both the swim jig and the chatterbait are proven fish catchers, but a lot of anglers struggle to understand when to use each style. Today Matt is focusing on these two baits, as well as a frog, to target fish around shallow cover.
For us, the choice between these proven shallow water options is the cover you're fishing around (or through). The chatterbait has amazing drawing power, can cover water quickly, and can be fished erratically. However, it struggles in thick vegetation. The swim jig doesn't have nearly the drawing power, but makes up for it in ability. A swim jig can go anywhere, fish through anything, and gets BIG bites! Add in a frog for good measure and you've got a proven system for shallow water fishing!
Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear we used to target these fish. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each, along with rods and reels Matt used to get these fish out of cover. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
CHATTERBAIT...
Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Color: Green Pumpkin Shad
Trailer– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Color: Ghost Minnow
NO JACK SWIM JIG...
•Dirty Jigs No Jack Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2d8qUCv
Color: Tactical Shad
•Xzone Swammer 5.5: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color: Ghost Shad
SWIM JIG...
•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2dIVUMd
Color: Chartreuse Shad
•River2Sea D Walker 120: https://bit.ly/2NwqBmz
Color: Silver Side
COMPACT SWIM JIG...
•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43OSFY1
Colors: Blue Glimmer
•Storm Largo Shad 3.5: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl
FROGS...
•Spro Bronzeye 70 Poppin Frog: https://bit.ly/3iVW03I
Color: Killer Gill
•Savage Frog DC Walker Frog: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl
Color: Olive/Chartreuse, Gill
WAKEBAIT...
•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA
Color: Golden Shiner
FROG COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
NO JACK SWIM JIG COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" XXH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
COMPACT SWIM JIG COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
CHATTERBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Daemos: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD
Model: 7'2" Medium+ Fast
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB
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
