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

Chatterbait Fishing – Everything You Need To Know! (UNDERWATER FOOTAGE)

If you're a serious angler, you need to fish a chatterbait! These bladed jigs catch a ton of fish, and they catch giant bass too! By changing trailers you get get a chatterbait to mimic shad, panfish, crawfish, and a variety of other prey species. You can keep it simple, or follow us down the rabbit hole as we explore chatterbait trailers, colors, retrieves, study underwater footage, and more. Let's go! 

The chatterbait is incredibly versatile once you learn to adapt your trailers and retrieves. We use 4 main trailers paired to 4 different chatterbaits to meet every situation we face. The chatterbait can remain a simple option in your arsenal, or you can start adapting retrieves from a high speed burn, to a popping retrieve, to a bottom hopping presentation, to take it to a whole different level! Its up to you, but either way you need to commit to the chatterbait this Spring. 

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 YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE... 

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: Sexy Shad

THE CHATTERBAITS... 

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

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

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

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

MATT'S TOP 5 CHATTERBAIT COLORS... 

•Green Pumpkin Shad

•BHite Delight

•Black Blue

•Fire Craw

•Blueback Herring

•Bruised Green Pumpkin

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

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

Size: 4.5, 5.5

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad

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

Size: 4.5, 5.5

Favorite Colors: Bruiser Flash, Goby Bite, Frosted Purple, Green Pumpkin Delight

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

Size: 3.75, 4.25

Favorite Colors: Black Blue, Flame Thrower, Smoky Gold

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

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

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

Size: 4"

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

MATT'S 11 LBER COMBO...

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

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

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

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

RELATED VIDEOS... 

2 Bass For 20 Lbs On Chatterbaits– https://youtu.be/ARVjMDEtdnw

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

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: Chatterbaits, Spinnerbaits, and Best Trailers!

Today's buyers guide is all about the spinnerbait and chatterbait. This is a huge category with a wide variety of baits and styles but we were able to easily narrow it down to key baits that you can rely on to catch fish throughout the year! These two staples belong in every angler's arsenal, here's what you need to know... 

Each of these categories could be their own buyer's guide but for the sake of time we've combined them. The chatterbait, or bladed jig, comes in dozens of versions but there are only a few that stand out from the crowd. The spinnerbait comes in a plethora of shapes, sizes, and blade configurations but also has a few key baits that stand above the rest. 

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... 

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

•BFS (Bait Finesse) Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA

•Tackle Storage Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/LKx-j4484o8

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/p9zYUYcU3zk

FULL SIZE SPINNERBAITS...

•Terminator T1 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3xUsekP

Size: 1/2 oz Double Willow

Color: Green Gizzard, Silver Shiner

•Damiki TOT Type 1: http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

Size: 1/2 oz Double Willow

Color: Smelt Shad, Sharp Belly

MID SIZE SPINNERBAITS...

•Nichols Catalyst: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Size: 1/2 oz Double Willow

Color: Gizzard, Bombshell Shad

•Shimano Swagy Strong: https://bit.ly/3pJlOCo

Size: 1/2 oz Double Willow

Color: Natural Bait, Tidal Killer

FINESSE SPINNERBAITS...

•Megabass SV-3: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Size: 1/2 oz Double Willow

Color: Gill, Hasu, Wakasagi

SPINNERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Damiki 4" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: PB Silver, RP Blue Pearl

SPINNERBAIT STINGER HOOKS...

•Gamakatsu Stinger Trailer: https://bit.ly/3jdoaWN

Size: 1 or 1/0

CHATTERBAIT STYLES...

•ZMan JackHammer Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Bruised Green Pumpkin

•ZMan Stealth Blade: https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Black Blue

•Zman Naked Chatterbait Custom: https://bit.ly/3bB7FTS

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: White, Green Pumpkin

•Zman Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Size: 3/8 oz

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Spot Remover

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Hematoma, Smoky Gold, Green Pump Chart

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Zako

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

Colors: Black Blue Flake, Tilapia Magic

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

Sizes: 4.5 and 5.5

Colors: Sexy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Hematoma

FAVORITE SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (40 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (40 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BANG FOR THE BUCK CHATTERBAIT COMBO…

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (40 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

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

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

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