Chatterbaits

[concepthomes2]

I’ve never fished a chatterbait before. I picked up one from Academy to try. Any tips on how to effectively use them?

 

[CZfool68]

Fish it like you would a jig. You can bounce them along the bottom or swim them depending on what the fish want. Mix it up to see what works.

 

[Burt Gummer]

Get a zoom swimming super fluke jr that somewhat matches the color of the bait as a trailer. I’ve found they work better with trailers. Heres a pic showing the trailers I use. I use paddle tail vs straight tail because of the extra action the paddle tails give

 

[Frack N Cylons]

Different from what I thought it was

 

[concepthomes2]

Get a zoom swimming super fluke jr that somewhat matches the color of the bait as a trailer. I’ve found they work better with trailers. Heres a pic showing the trailers I use. I use paddle tail vs straight tail because of the extra action the paddle tails give

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When you're able, could you take a pic of that setup laid out on a table or something? I saw your FB on catching that on a chatterbait and figured I'd give them a try.

 

[Burt Gummer]

Here’s a better pic @concepthomes2

 

[concepthomes2]

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Here’s a better pic @concepthomes2

Oh, I see that little bait fish now. That helps. Thank you!

 

[DrScaryGuy]

Different from what I thought it was

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be careful searching for these on a work computer

 

[boltgun88]

Casion (out of Sanford?) Makes a Chatterbait specific rod that I bought at BPS with a Daiwa Tatula baitcasting reel and lined with 15lb Seaguar Red Label Fluorocarbon.

It has become my favorite setup.

1] Make a long cast with your Chatterbait.

2] Let it reach the bottom.

3] Point your rod tip at the bait.

4] Tighten the line and pop the bait off the floor.

5] Slow roll/reel it back.

6] Keep the rod tip pointed at the bait the ENTIRE TIME.

7] When you don't feel the "Chatter", set the hook.

Yamamoto, Hawg Farmerz and Missle Baits all make great dedicated Chatterbait trailers.

 

[CZfool68]

Get a zoom swimming super fluke jr that somewhat matches the color of the bait as a trailer. I’ve found they work better with trailers. Heres a pic showing the trailers I use. I use paddle tail vs straight tail because of the extra action the paddle tails give

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Anyone use pork rinds for jig trailers anymore. I think I’ve caught my largest fish with a jig and pork rind set up over the years. But I’ve gotten cheap and lxy and mostly use plastics now.

 

[Burt Gummer]

Anyone use pork rinds for jig trailers anymore. I think I’ve caught my largest fish with a jig and pork rind set up over the years. But I’ve gotten cheap and lxy and mostly use plastics now.

I haven’t seen them for sale in years. Most folks use plastic craws now.

 

[Crankbait]

Here are a few of mine. I use the same rod for spinnerbaits as I do chatterbaits. I was running them on 12 lb mono but I’ve switched to Suffix 832 30 lb braid. I’m slowly switching a lot of mine to braid. Some I use straight braid and others I use a mono leader.

But back to a chatterbait, I like using a paddle tail swimmer or a curly tail worm as a trailer for more action. Depending on season and water color will depend on which I throw but I’d say 80% of the time I throw a spot remover color with white or chartreuse trailer.

 

[chiefjason]

No idea why by I've done better with a split straight tail trailer. Go figure. I use them, but not as much as some. I normally just throw and retrieve like a spinnerbait.

 

[Crankbait]

I haven’t seen them for sale in years. Most folks use plastic craws now.

Anyone use pork rinds for jig trailers anymore. I think I’ve caught my largest fish with a jig and pork rind set up over the years. But I’ve gotten cheap and lxy and mostly use plastics now.

All the local fishing stores have them. I have a pile of them I use on jigs

Fishing Fever in HP

Clemmons bait and tackle

Fleming Candy Co in Salisbury

 

[Goofyfoot2001]

Have you seen how fat those chicks are? I don't doubt you didn't finish. Big booty is one thing but space stations bounc'n around ...ew

 

[CZfool68]

All the local fishing stores have them. I have a pile of them I use on jigs

Fishing Fever in HP

Clemmons bait and tackle

Fleming Candy Co in Salisbury

Think I went away from them when I lived in CA. That sun could dry them out so damn fast if they were on the boat deck. I remember trying to get them off a hook after they dried out and shriveled up. But I had my best haul ever using them on a night fishing trip.

 

[Mirac]

I had one once , threw it 3 times and got it snagged. Haven’t bought another since.
Don’t mind me, I’m here for the post count.

 

[Beef15]

I have a few, I've had followers, not one bite in 3 years. Lots of people kill on them, must be me, don't throw them much anymore.