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...
Color: Green Pumpkin Shad
Color: Sexy Shad

THE CHATTERBAITS...

MATT'S TOP 5 CHATTERBAIT COLORS...
-Green Pumpkin Shad
-Clear Water Shad
-Fire Craw
-Brett's Bluegill
-Black Blue

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

Favorite Colors: Black Blue, Flame Thrower, Smoky Gold

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

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

Favorite Colors: Hematoma Swirl, Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad

FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

MID-PRICED CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

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MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...

FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…

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[razorbak]

You guys are the absolute best and most informative bass fishing channel to ever exist, and your underwater footage is phenominal....I love how it shows the baits action especially when doing a pulse. I've never done the hop on the bottom with a chatter bait but it sounds deadly. You guys are great thank you so much for what you do.

[dontnonowuno]

Best teachers of bass fishing hands down. Expanding ones arsenal on the water and catching fish in the process is such a rewarding experience. I almost feel like Matt could teach ANYTHING and I would listen.Cheers guys for all you do

[dylanbriggs]

I love your videos Matt! I started watching you guys back 2017 and 98% of my knowledge comes from this channel. It’d be a dream to fish with you and just pick your brain! Thanks for all you do!

[WestCoastShamble]

You guys are great. Very informative with detailed and easy to understand instructions, often with underwater video examples. Last year your jig tips opened up my fishing skills and I enjoyed catching fish I never would have gone after before. This year I'm focusing on chatter baits and crank baits. Thank you for sharing thus making my fishing excursions way more enjoyable and memorable. My PB is 5lbs 14oz, I hope to beat that this year. Thanks again for what you do, I appreciate y'all.

[donkukawski]

Green pumpkin Jackhammer/Spunkshad trailer killer combo for sure

[FishingWithDL]

Man y'all are right on time with these videos. 👏 Thank you guys for all the valuable knowledge and information you help provide us with.

[decklanburkhart]

the Crosseyez has been my go to since last year. I have some jackhammers and they are super nice as well but i only use them in water without many obstructions. The crosseyez seem to start up and thump much like a jackhammer plus being very versatile

[LowBrowFishing]

I really enjoy making my own jigs and I just recently started making my own bladed jigs. I'm doing some underwater video comparisons on several different types and brands to see how they relate to each other. I think it'll be interesting to see.

[LucidoMafia]

I caught my first bass on a jack hammer. Thanks for all the good information

[anthonyvega]

I did a deep dive into chatterbaits last year. The stealth blade was the ticket for me. Best color was the green pumpkin shad. Paired it up with the Spunk Shad and the Deps Deathadder. Killer combo.

[joshkendrick]

Hey guys Matt Allen here welcome back to Tactical Bassin...
My favorite line to hear...
I've heard the same exact line for like 10 years now lol.... but I love it... lol

[bassmedic]

I've used the spunk shad as a chaterbait trailer for some time now. Just started to use the kamikaze swim-on last year. I restocked on my spunk shad at the Knoxville show. Im ready for my trip to Chick and Guntersville in april.

[rodcashman]

Really like the way you explained these baits. Thank you for sharing 👍

[jfezatte]

I caught my 4lb 10oz PB smallie while bottom hopping the Stealth Blade with a 3.5" Spunk Shad at sunset. I didn't even have the rod in my hand! I set my trolling motor on low & set the rod down to drag it along bottom behind me while I put all my gear away. I was going just fast enough for the rod tip to load up & make it hop every few seconds. All the sudden the rod doubled over & my drag started screaming, I dove for the rod so quick I almost fell off the boat 🤣 Absolute tank of a smallie, shattering my 3lb 10oz PB by a solid pound!

[titaniumcrayon]

Having a glass rod with braid to leader is an absolute game changer. You feel the bait vibrating so hard and you can immediately feel the fish hammer it and with that flex and Fluoro they have time to take it with them before you set the hook. Perfect combinations do exist.

[bruceesterline]

Thanks, I never get too old to learn about fishing technique 👍

[hitmhard]

Absolutely love the Jack hammer. My favorite color that I have the most luck with is the black&blue paired with either the Gambler ez swimmer in black&blue or the Yamamoto 4" Zako in black with blue flakes!!

[jim.anchower]

I thought there was ANOTHER new variant called the "craw size." I eventually figured out you're talking about the Crosseyez 😅

Love the Jackhammer and Mini Max

[chanceehuiet]

I love watching these vibrating jig videos. Have yet to see anyone say they throw the trailer I use with them. I love that.

[kenmcintyre]

Thanks guys for all info on chatter baits. So informative. Excited to try something new. Also thanks for all the links to the different baits and trailers.