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Chatterbaits have been around for a while now. but they continue to catch bass in all kinds of fisheries. Bladed jigs will catch bass in cold and hot water, around wood and grass, and they catch big bass.
With that being said, I have seen a lot of comments from people that say a chatterbait is extremely overrated and they don’t like it and in todays video I want to give you 3 tips to help you catch more bass on chatterbaits!
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I came of age with the chatterbait in 2018, fishing around Dublin Ohio. I accidentally caught a few fish in springtime and then I bought a jackhammer and used it until it became my confidence bait. Once I mastered some different retrieves everything changed. I would fish almost all night long with a jackhammer and be catching fish consistently. Consistently better fish in the 3-5 lb range.
I use the big blade a lot. Found that when I caught a fish, the snap would come unsnapped during the fight. Never hat one spread open and never lost a fish because of it but it bothered the hell out of me that the snap was coming undone. What was happening was that when pulling on a fish, the blade lays down against that snap, and the very end of the wire is pushing against it. Or more correctly, the blade is pushing against the end of the wire snap. and it can push it to the point that it unsnaps. Simple solution. Take the snap off and turn it around, so that the side of the snap that can't come undone is what contacts the blade in that situation,
This used to happen with the original, too, but the problem there was eliminated when Zman went to the wire with two twisted loops in place of the snap on the original.
Might not be one of the name brands us fishermen usually use, but it works!!!
Hey man just wanted to say thanks for the videos! Really help me sharpen my fishing skills
I've had 2 Zman chatterbait this week where the blade ripped off. One was on a hook set too.
I never catch fish on a chatterbait I've given up I've tried over 200 bucks with of them dif colors trailers no more I catch more with a jig or swim jig.
Apparently there is going to be a chatterbait evo coming out OCTOBER, need to raise my chatterbait skills before getting it hahah
Started fishing last year, caught 2 fish so far and they were both caught on a chatterbait…lol
Useless here on a busy lake. Once boat after boat after boat throws the same crap, the fish get lock jaw.
What’s difference between a chatterbait and a bladed jig if any?
Ive never had any luch with any chatterbait, hence why im watching videos like this
What size should I use a 3/8 or 1/2 ounce?
I wish you'd "stroke" my chatterbait lol
Body of water dependant
New to this bait, I use the original Chatterbait however the blade is cutting my leader line. I’ve lost 3 in the month I’ve been using it. I’ve retrieved one from the pond and the knot is still intact. What’s the problem here???
Does it have to be a baitcaster or can it be a spinning reel?
this the sportsmans outfitters in Dothan, AL? If so, small world….. i grew up on dothan and started my outdoor journey with their original store lol.
i have also casted the body of a zman off and only had the blade. was a sad day lol
Hello again…..I want to buy the Ark Randell Tharp rod for my Chatterbait fishing……do you recommend the fast tip rod or the Mod. Fast rod?. Right now I use a Abu Garcia MH 7'3" fast tip rod but I lose some good fish so I'm asking you what you use and why….. Thanks
I Get a lot of bites on the z-man original c-bait. I can’t wait to get my hands on the slobber knocker by berkely.
I love using the original the only thing I’m worried about is the longevity but I just lost the first one I got today after catching around 50 bass and pike on it so I feel like it lasted a decent amount of time for 5 bucks but I did have to replace the skirt once
I saw in one of your bladed jig videos you use a Ark rod….. what one was it
I have decent luck with chatterbate s
These have to be my favorite lure to toss out there. Monday I got my personal best Pike 21" 2.5lbs.
Never caught a fish with them
What’s that paddle tail trailer you had on the jackhammer?
I like and use all the chatterbaits but my favorite by far is the crosseyez series, they are very weedless and I use the kvd blade minnow as a trailer. It creates a ton on action and when you rip it through the grass you better be hanging on because they will absolutely crush that bait. In the last 2 months I've caught 32 bass over 5lbs fishing this bait around grass pockets and cypress trees. In my opinion the jack hammer isn't worth the extra $6 because it's just not as weedless as the crosseyez chatterbait. Thanks for the tips Tyler, always appreciated for your expertise.
I dont doubt people catch fish on them but I have never caught one on one. I cant catch a bass to begin with anyways though so.
Chatter baits suck!!
I use the super fluke Jr. for a trailer
Tyler, you're my new mentor.
I have a hard time keeping paint on the blades and once the paint comes off the bite seam to fade. Do you have any recommendations? For the price of a jackhammer you think the paint would stay on a little longer. I’ve tried nail polish but it don’t seam to last but a couple cast.
I have yet to catch one on the big blade. But I know it’s coming.
Since this is a fairly recent video, I wanted to give a heads up that might benefit some of you. Yesterday 4/18/22, I was in Academy Sports in Winston-Salem and found Z-man chatterbaits for $1.12 each regular price $4.49. The regular $8.49 were $2.12. I don't know if all their stores do the same, but it's worth checking.
I just recently got out for my first fish of 2022 because our fishing season just started and I was quite successful!
Love your vids man! I always learn a little from every video you post! Also I would like your opinion on my newest video because I tested my new GoPro hero 10 for the first time!
Great video!! Always gotta tie on a beefy trailer to make it that much more juicy
One the best baits to get bites, but also one of the best at catching some of the biggest bass in the lake.
What line size are you throwing the jack hammer on in a lake with ZERO GRASS??
i know bladed jigs catch fish, so far ive only caught one on it, but i love these videos bc i really wanna figure them out. I see my friends slay on them. Thanks for the good tips!
Drinkin game… take a shot every time he says chatter bait
Great video Ty, I appreciate all the tips and tricks you use and are sharing in hopes to make your subscribers become better fishermen.
Did you ever try the Strike King Tour Grade Rage Blade? I've caught more bass on that bladed jig than any other.