3 Reasons ChatterBaits are a Dominant Bass Fishing Lure

The ChatterBait bladed jig has quickly become one of the most productive tournament baits of all time thanks to its fish-triggering ability and extreme versatility. Pro bass angler, Brett Hite, is one of the ChatterBait OGs and credits the bait to over 1 million dollars in tournament winnings. He shares the top 3 reasons why ChatterBaits excel for the average angler to tournament pro, the best gear for fishing the bait (rod, reel, line, and trailers), and the biggest avoidable mistake that leads to lost fish.

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Hite equates ChatterBait action to a lipless and squarebill crankbait combined - a tight wiggle and intense vibration coupled with excellent deflection characteristics is a proven trigger for bass. But unlike trebled baits, you can fish ChatterBaits in cover types and depths you can't effectively fish other reaction baits. Whether you're an experienced ChatterBait angler or new to the technique, you're bound to find some useful and interesting information in this video.

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[NytronX]

Dude just gave us like 8 years worth of chatterbait knowledge in less than 10 minutes. Awesome video.

[timothyheinbuch]

This rod is the BEST ! Caught a 20+ lb snakehead bass fishing along with a 12lb 6oz and this rod . Thank you for making one of the best rods on the market !

[LovinGodandmusic]

I am 47 years old, and just started fishing again in March of 2019... after a 26 year hiatus from it. In 1993 when I last fished, there was no such thing as a chatterbait or bladed jig. I started watching fishing videos on YouTube, and discovered this chatterbait. I just HAD to try it. So I got one, and it was the first lure I threw upon my return to fishing. On my 3rd cast I hooked into and landed a 5lb 2oz largemouth... my new PB. Needless to say, I was hooked! (No pun intended) And the chatterbait has been my #1 confidence lure since. Then I caught wind of the Jackhammer. I swallowed the $16.99 price tag and got one... the Hites Hot Craw color. After fishing with about every other chatterbait Zman makes, I instantly fell in love with the Jackhammer. It starts and stops almost instantly, stays down, and has a great action and hook up ratio. It also seems to get the bigger bites. It's the only chatterbait I use, unless they are on backorder and unavailable. In which case I use the Strike King thunder cricket. It doesn't thump as hard as the Jackhammer, but it's my second choice. Unfortunately right now the Jackhammers are hard to come by, at least certain colors. So I try to stock up on them when they are available. Anyway, thanks for sharing this video. And thanks for being a huge part of designing this bait. Anyone who hasn't tried one yet, don't put it off any longer. Get one, and you will get bit.

[rogerdiaz]

I have been watching your videos and waited to put together a combo for this set up. I caught a 9lb bass the second weekend using it in 4ft of water in grass. You gave me a real eye opener on this set up. Keep up the great work on explaining this system.

[CharlesMitchellWoodChuckCNC]

WOW! you are awesome, thank you for your contribution to the sport of hunting for big bass . I hadn't been on vacation for 4 years I took a trip to Douglas lake for a weeks vacation and my 2nd week is back home I bought a Colorado XT modified it and added a trolling motor got to the lake house I rented for a week and then on the 2nd day caring my battery to the rig on the dock I slipped stepping on to the dock and really bruised my leg bad I'm 60 and it swelled up pretty bad but I was stubborn and bit the bullet fished for 6 days and did not catch a thing, my confidence was shattered, I went back home to spend my 2nd week trying to ice my leg and do some local fishing still with no luck It's now Friday and my last 2 days of fishing vacation Today (Friday) I came across your Jack hammer chatter bait video's I drove over to Dicks sporting goods and bought 2 of your 3/8 oz. jack hammer Green Pumpkin and the fish trailer when I was heading home there was just enough sun light to stop at a local retention pond, I just wanted to see and most of all feel /cast not expecting to catch any thing, on the 3 cast Bam about a 2 pounder then the next cast BOOM a larger one but I didn't set the hook good and didn't land him over the next few casts almost every time I got hit and landed a few more all around 2+ pounds ... WOW thank you thank you so much its brought my confidence back. I'm heading out to the local Rez first thing in the morning there is 5 and 6 pound bass in there. I'm confident enough to maybe have some fish story's to tell when I get back to work on Monday I'll be still limping but at least I can say I won the battel, hopefully
take care, Regards Charlie

[grhodes]

Just got a 10 lbs. 14 oz. toad on a JH chatterbait in the Delta I never would’ve thought to use my crank rod though. Great bait!!

[drmitofit]

The Chatterbait and Whopper Plopper both work great when summer night fishing for bass. If one doesn't work, I try the other. Simple steady retrieve so they can home in on it. Catches big ones!

[crazymixture]

Really good video. I will say I think location plays a factor...I've had the best success this year with a Jackhammer on a 7' medium-heavy fast action graphite rod. Shad presentation/imitation seems to work the greatest for me as well. Chatterbait definitely is what truly gives me the most confidence and love it.

[luckylucky]

You will also catch pike on it as well, I caught a small pike on my first time using a chatter bait it was the stealth blade actually and 4 days ago.. thank you Bret.. and I did use a white zako trailer with it.. and I was fishing clear water up here in MN..

[jaceakers]

My pb this year I caught on a white chatter bait with white swimbait trailer💪

[alikseylondura]

Thank you for the tips and congratulations on all your wins, keep on fishing.

[rogerervin]

Most fishing videos make things too complex. Thanks for a straightforward easy to follow video.

[shawnbeck]

I have a medium action Diawa Elimator graphite 6'6 rod with a Quantum Pulse 6 to 6 to 1 baitcaster on it. I use a Chatterbait in Chartreuse and white 3/8 oz with a 'Spike it' Chartreuse dyed fluke trailer with garlic scent. Its November and 75 degrees. That Chatterbait killed them largemouth. Caught many bigger bass. 4 and 5 pounders. I also tried White Chatterbait with a White fluke trailer. It catches them just as well in Clear water. The grass is still green here in Indiana. So I rip it threw the grass. Bam! They hit it hard! I use 30 pound Suffix 832 in moss green color. I spray Crawdad Bang scent every 3 casts. This is a killer combo for me. If the Chatterbait don't work. Chartreuse spinner bait double willow blades. Is mu back up. Shawn.

[albertojvel]

Just managed to find that 7’3” Heavy Glass Combat Stick in stock at a store in Ohio 🤫 Last one they had. I can’t wait to pair it with a 6:3:1 Tatula Elite!

[williej.allenjr.]

Great video by a consummate pro with a chatterbait. Thank You

[basschaser]

I use a dobyn 736cb glass . Great for chatterbait fishing in vegetation. The dobyn 735cb glass is good for open water . Brett cover everyone questions

[LeatherNeck]

I like to use a Fluke or a Rage Tail Menace (rigged vertical and unseparated) on a Chatter. Paddle tails just don't look right to me; the exception being 6th Sense's paddle (much tighter action). Great info! If an angler says they've won a million on a bait, it's best to give it a try.

[Arientis]

I’m a believer in it now than I was about 3 years ago when I finally picked one. Now I got a box full of jackhammers and other variants of it now 😂

[jayrough]

Its absolutely true I caught my PB this year! 6 1/4 pound bass this year on the chatter bait! It's my absolute confidence bait! I'm excited for the stealth!

[astrahl]

Chatter bait vs squarebill what are your guys preference??