Also known as a vibrating jig or bladed jig, the chatterbait can be fished from late winter through the autumn months, with spring being the most productive time of the year. As long as you know how to fish a chatterbait for bass, you can have successful outings whenever you choose to hit the water.
Do you fish a chatterbait fast or slow?
Slow down. Chatterbaits are generally at their best when fished slowly, whether that’s rolling them over and around a rock pile or popping them gently from a weed bed. You don’t want to burn these guys through the water; so slow down and have confidence that the lure will call the fish to you.
Do you fish a chatterbait on the bottom?
You can bump it along the bottom and fish it like a crankbait or swim it through the mid-water column like a swimbait, not to mention the flash the blade will give off. The fall really seems to be a fantastic time of year to fish bladed baits. When the fish are suspended, jigging the chatterbait will work very well.
The ideal chatterbait rod is around 7’2″ to 7’5″ long with a medium-heavy action. The longer length will give you a good balance of casting distance and accuracy to help you get your bait to where you want it. Medium-heavy action is better for open water or light cover.
Do you use a swivel on a chatterbait?
Can you fish a chatterbait like a jig?
Where do you tie a chatterbait at?
How deep can you fish a chatterbait?
The ChatterBait Jack Hammer bladed jig has established itself as one of the best bass fishing lures due to its ability to trigger bass throughout the country and in most environments. While most often fished in shallow water, 3/4- and 1-1/4 ounce versions allow the Jack Hammer to excel in water as deep as 30 feet.
How deep can you fish a chatterbait?
The ChatterBait Jack Hammer bladed jig has established itself as one of the best bass fishing lures due to its ability to trigger bass throughout the country and in most environments. While most often fished in shallow water, 3/4- and 1-1/4 ounce versions allow the Jack Hammer to excel in water as deep as 30 feet.
Is chatterbait top water?
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Where do you tie a chatterbait at?
How deep does a chatterbait dive?
The heavier 1 ¼-ounce excels when targeting water 15-feet and deeper.
Can you fish a chatterbait like a jig?
Do Chatterbaits work in cold water?
The short answer is no, you shouldn’t use a chatterbait in winter or cold water. Fish are not active enough to chase bait which means a chatterbait is not likely to be effective.
The trailer is also ideal for Chatterbaits when you want to fish the blade jig in vegetation because the grub is streamlined and glides through the grass. Bulky trailers or ones with appendages tend to cause your bladed jig to bog down in the weeds.
Which is better chatterbait or spinnerbait?
The quick, constant churn of the blade on a chatterbait causes more of a humming vibration beneath the water, instead of the thumping boom of a spinnerbait. The main difference between a spinnerbait vs chatterbait is grass. The chatterbait is an absolute killer in and around the grass.
What do you put on a chatterbait?
Are Chatterbaits good at night?
Chatterbaits or bladed jigs give off a ton of vibration, which makes them an excellent bait for night fishing. The blade in front of the jig displaces a lot of water giving bass something to hone in on and attack. It also goes through weeds pretty well, which helps at night where weedlines are little harder to see.
What size should a chatterbait be to throw?
Chatterbaits of 1/2oz are the standard choice for areas 1 to 8 feet deep. You’ll have to downsize to 3/8oz or 1/4oz if the lure gets hung on the grass and structure. Upsize to 3/4oz to 1oz to reach below 10 feet. Your choice of color will depend on the seasonality and baits.