The Best Chatterbait and Spinnerbait Tricks You've Never Tried!

These tricks and modifications will change your spinnerbait and chatterbait fishing! With underwater footage to help understand the tips, this video will help you catch more fish. We cover everything from skirt modifications to blade options, trailer tricks to color selection in today's in-depth look at how to put a new twist on these bass fishing classics.

Some anglers prefer to keep it casual, settling on a favorite bait and just going fishing. Others prefer to dive in to the details and really fine tune their tackle. This video has both anglers in mind. We begin with simple selections and advance to skirt modifications and trailer tricks you've never seen before.

In addition, Matt takes the time to share his favorite spinnerbaits in each category then follows it up with details about what makes them so unique. One bait is best for muddy water, another will get bit in ultra-clear conditions. When it comes to chatter baits, he emphasizes the importance of a bait that is quick to start its vibration and focuses on trailers who's movements match the blades'.

Below is a breakdown of the baits, trailers, and colors we trust to consistently catch fish. We've also included links to previous In-Depth videos we've done on both spinnerbaits and chatter baits.

Favorite Baits...

Standard Spinnerbaits...
(Blue Shad, Shad, Chartreuse Shad)
(Chart Shad, Delta Craw, Pearl White)

Skirt Modifications...
(Crappie, Tactical Shad, Spot Killer)

Trailer Hook...

Muddy water Spinnerbaits...
(ColeSlaw)
(Iced, Powder)
(Lemonade Twist, Iced)

Clear Water Spinnerbaits...
(Aurora, Mouse, Silver Shiner)
(Chartreuse Shiner, Hasu, Kohoku Reaction)
(Smelt Shad, Snow Shad, Sharp Belly)

Spinnerbait Trailer...
(TW Pro Blue, TW Ghost Shad, Chart/Blue)

Chatterbaits...
(Spot Remover, Sprayed Grass, Green Pumpkin Shad)
(Glimmer Shad, Green Pumpkin)

Chatterbait Trailer...
(Ghost Minnow, Crystal Shad, Blue Gizzard)

Spinnerbait/Chatterbait Storage...

Matt's Favorite Spinnerbait Combo...

Budget Combo...

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel...

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Equipment We Recommend...

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[pauleyplay]

Best show ever. I have been watching for over two years. At first I thought you were much to technical for me. I also caught nothing ! Three years later my catch rate is about 1 an hour & I expect to limit out. Even won a few local tournaments. Matt, you guys are without a doubt the best on youtube. Many thanks & keep em coming.

[Eli-ddjc]

I've been watching tactical bassin for a while now and I have to say, as a bank angler I find your videos really helpful. They deserve so many more views.

[luevang]

Those topics that you guys can go down a rabbit hole should be the extra vids. It be nice to have videos where you guys really dive DEEP into everything of one topic. Thanks

[devinsfishing]

You guys are awesome. I am relatively new and everytime I am looking to learn about some aspect of bass fishing I just google “tactical bassin....” and what ever I’m wanting to learn about. You guys do not disappoint!

[brentonatkins]

I watch all of your videos and y'all are by far the best bass fishing channel on YouTube. No gimmicks. No clickbaiting. It's super appreciated!

[jaybeaton]

This channel with Matt and Tim easily provides an angler with very useful information. Doesn’t matter if you’re new or a seasoned angler. Pay attention. You’ll learn something in every single video. 🎣

[Chrispena]

Thanks to Tacticalbassin i give them so much credit for my success in fishing lately. Im not a hardcore fisherman I recently got back into it. I was always a drop shot person but after 2 months of watching Tacticalbassin every rig I’ve used I’ve had success with especially the Kietech worm with the chatterbait, and the underspin swimbait . I caught my personal best largemouth 6-8 pounds using a bluegill 4” kietech worm on a green pumpkin chatterbait.

Thank you Tacticalbassin for all your tutorials.

[stormyelvis]

Hi Matt, Miles here. I've never heard of B C U, Bass Catching University but Apparently there is one and You Graduated 1st in Your Class. Now I'm getting to go for free by watching All of your TOTALLY Detailed, Informative Videos!! Thanks my Friend, Please keep it up 🚤💧

[johnathansawyer]

I love this! I would love to see a spreadsheet of sorts. Column for clear/muddy water, column for temperature, column for depth, and a list of order in which you would try each bait. 15 casts then change to a 15 casts then move to a That would help me a LOT!

[michaelleady]

Thanks for everything you do Matt you must be the most knowledgeable fisherman in the world right now no discredit to no one but that’s just how I feel

[springermike]

One of my favorite baits to throw. I dig the way you place your replacement skirts. I was doing it in reverse of you. Your way, I can see will have so much more body. Always pick so much out of your videos. Thank you

[joey-cnmt]

I am a new fresh water fishermen and I cout my PB last fall in a pond on 55 brade to a 9 ' 35 lb flora on a modem havy! I'm fishing havy cover and that is the only way I thought I was gong to get it throw the cover! It seems like I was on the right path. COOL I have cout 4 over 7.5. Love your show and I lurn a lot from you. Thanks Man

[ianmarkp.-grid_moto-]

Thanks for the tip on placing the trailer upside down for action on the chatter bait! It worked pretty instantaneously which I feel resulted in 3 good fish in 15 mins, cheers!

[KennyFishbone]

Wealth of information.
Thanks for the different perspectives, beginners to experienced

[boydenewing]

These guys are no joke Einstein s of bass fishing. I never fail to learn from each video. I would be interested to see them fish big tournaments.

[traviskillian]

Your channel had my absolute go to for tips and tricks. Last season I caught a couple hundred bass jigging some kind of soft plastic. Doing so, my wrist and thumb have been since. I've never been great at spinners/chatters, but have been going to those more to allow my had to recover. Your channel has helped so much on the little tips that I've never really thought about. Thanks

[scalnation]

I REALLY like this layout of video over the past one. The beginner section for those new to the bait at the start and have never fished it. The intermediate section for those who have fished it but are not that successful and the end for just the little tweaks once you have confidence in the bait to get the most out of it! I am new to spinnerbaits/chatterbaits but heard they slay smallies so here I am. Will be back to watch again after a few days on the water

[mcdrmtt]

Excellent video, it still cracks me up that the haters will dislike every video that you put out.

[JOLLYFERT]

Very good presentation. excellent delivery & very knowledgable of subject matter, Thank you.

[roblacitinola]

Matt, I never can believe how one guy can think of so many great ways to enhance equipment, and increase hook ups. And then, to be so gracious, and share if with all of us... You are a true Blessing my friend to all of us bass fishing nuts!! Rock on man!!