I’m a north country fisherman. Pit boss rigged vertically is the deal for bluegill imitation. I’m a Zako guys as well. Recently I have been using the Hogfarmer baits spunk shad and it is incredible as the tail quiver matches the blade speed. Speaking of chatterbaits... have you ever heard of Nate’s Custom Baits? Small domestic company that makes chatterbaits with hybrid, silicone, fur skirts. They are great when you want to show them something different. Keep em coming Matt. 🤜🏼🤛🏼
If I could only have one it would be the 5.8” Nories lady balance. Tight action, super responsive, will make a chatterbait hunt on a straight retrieve w/ quick little hiccups of the reel handle, comes through wood relatively well, and the best part no other boat is likely using it.
That was great information. I like that you didn’t just list the baits but why you choose them. Thanks for the great content and good luck in your future tournaments.
Great stuff Matt.... I’m no pro but have done well with the strike king blade minnow and big bite baits kamikaze swim on!! As always thank your tips!! Look forward to the videos!!
I fish the baits horizontal like craw style baits when around lay downs or snags it makes the bait slide over the wood. But mostly it’s the Zako or the Kamikaze Swimon
Been stretching line with the green pumpkin pit boss on the B. Hite delight jack hammer since they released …. However long ago it was , lol that chatterbait trailer combo is hot sauce! 🤟🏼
That was a great video. I have 2 out of the 3 you showed. I recently started throwing them and they have become one of my favorite lures to use. Your video really helped me with what trailers to use. My fishing buddy likes to throw swim jigs and has good luck with them. I have some but have never used them. I would like to know what type of trailers you would recommend for them. I really enjoy your videos. Have fun fishing and be safe on water.
Great tips Matt. I throw SK Rage Swimmer (boot) on my Swimjigs because they are denser than keitec and will impart roll action. I have always used the softer keitech 3.8 fat impact on my OG 3.8 ounce chatterbaits with good success but am intrigued about your idea of letting the bait hunt on its own. I use Razor Shadz on some of my jackhammers as well as Zako and SK Swim Minnow all 3 of those seem like the same idea. Certainly z-man elaztech durability/longevity is a plus, curious why do you favor Zako over razor shadz and sk swim minnow?
@@MattStefanFishing thanks for the channel. I did not think of it until after my initial post but the Big Bite Baits Real Deal Shad would probably work very well. Similar to the Berkley The Deal. Thanks again!
Thanks Matt! I have not been able to get the chatter bait bite going yet. I keep one tied on and keep throwing off and on, but nothing. I’ve tried different trailers, but probably have not found the correct trailer to match the conditions at that time.
@@MattStefanFishing That’s all I ever throw. On Long Island in New York here a lot of are ponds and lakes I have a lot of plant life and weeds. Not much of a choice. We don’t have a lot of sand gravel pond bottoms
Bro you have to try a smallie smasher bait from big bite baits. It's a drop shot plastic. It looks good!! See if it's somethin you would like. I can't load a picture to the comments or I'd show you. But I think it looks good in the water man. What the chatterbait does to the drop shot plastic gives it a totally different presentation. Maybe the bass will like it
Great selection,, I invested alot in Swimjigs,Jigs ,Crankbaits ect. I do not have one Chatter bait bladed bait so it will be a learning process. If I could get just one style Chatter bait and one weight along with color and trailer selection what should I start with ?
I would recommend either the jackhammer or tackle warehouse custom chatterbait in green pumpkin with a Berkley the deal in green pumpkin with chartreuse tails as a trailer.
More great stuff Matt! I'm curious what you think about a Berkeley Critter Hawg or brush hog type bait as a trailer. They seem like they'd work well for that erratic action. I'm going to give it a shot and wondering if you've tried one?
@@MattStefanFishing ahh ya that makes sense. Thanks for always engaging with us on here. It really means a lot to have a tour pro chat back and forth. Have a great weekend!
Could you possibly do a video on drop shot retrieves? I know that it is the bait that catches the most fish by far at the pro level and I would love to have a few new retrieves to try this season, especially for offshore flats and shelves?
Re watching videos .I know I have comprehended this .With all the info you put out I need to write stuff down..I was gonna ask abouta way or two to target spots.
What a tease! "I dont think they are the best chatterbait all the time." Please tell us why not and what else would you use. The Tacklewarehouse is called a Custom chatterbait. I use them a lot especially on small rivers for smallmouth in the 0/4 size.
Hey Matt first just wanted to thank you for your videos. I’ve learned so much from you already. Secondly I have a question regarding line size and chatterbaits. I normally use 15lb fluoro, but would you upsize to 20lb when fishing tourneys at lakes like Rayburn and Toledo bend?
I keep it really simple as far as a chatterbait trailer.. I use the yum split tail trailers.. This is the type of trailer that came on the original chatter bait.. I also use them on my spinner baits . They work great.. And are cost effective. I own just about every soft plastic ever made in numerous colors but this one is simple and works great for me.. I know this is an old video and now the link to tackle is through tackle warehouse. I simply click on whatever the bait is and that gets me to tackle warehouse and I hope that means you get credit for it . I recently have made 2 orders through them And I hope you get credit for them.
If you really want to see that chatterbait get erratic and hunt- put a spunk shad on it by Hog Farmer- or any bait that is pretty much straight and has a whip like tail. The Yamamoto shad shaped worm works the same way- makes the bait super erratic and prevents rise.
@@MattStefanFishing Thank you man- I wish some of my knowledge would transfer over to me catching a damn fish but- this has been the hardest season I've ever had. I haven't caught a single keeper since Dec.- which was the last time the rivers and creeks weren't flooded and super muddy around here. All this rain we've had has pushed me onto the lakes because they stay much clearer and don't flood nearly as bad- but apparently I really suck at fishing lakes. Even the lakes are pretty muddy so, maybe that's my issue- I don't know. All i know is I went from having the best season of my life last year to having the absolute worst this year.
I can see the 1st 2 trailers being better smallmouth trailers because they can fold up better to let their smaller mouths get to the hook easier. Too bad we have very few smallmouth in my home lake. It was never stocked with them. The few we have were probably illegally transported from Texoma to here. I wish TPWD would stock them. What’s crazy is the lake has broken the Texas state Meanmouth record 4 times now. We have more meanmouth than smallmouth but they are very rare here themselves.
I’m a north country fisherman. Pit boss rigged vertically is the deal for bluegill imitation. I’m a Zako guys as well. Recently I have been using the Hogfarmer baits spunk shad and it is incredible as the tail quiver matches the blade speed. Speaking of chatterbaits... have you ever heard of Nate’s Custom Baits? Small domestic company that makes chatterbaits with hybrid, silicone, fur skirts. They are great when you want to show them something different. Keep em coming Matt. 🤜🏼🤛🏼
I’ll have to try them! I haven’t heard of them before. Thanks for the info!
If I could only have one it would be the 5.8” Nories lady balance. Tight action, super responsive, will make a chatterbait hunt on a straight retrieve w/ quick little hiccups of the reel handle, comes through wood relatively well, and the best part no other boat is likely using it.
Awesomeness
You explained the concept so nicely. Mike Ike demonstrated the keel concept a few weeks ago.
You provided the academic part.
Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks. Have been using a boot tail type bait. Will definitely switch. I have 2 of these options in the bag already
Right on!
The Deal and the ZMan Razor Shadz are my two favorites.
Great video highlighting the searching action along the keel of the Chatterbait. I will be using these types of trailers more. Thanks Matt
Thanks for watching!
That was great information. I like that you didn’t just list the baits but why you choose them. Thanks for the great content and good luck in your future tournaments.
Thanks!
Great stuff Matt.... I’m no pro but have done well with the strike king blade minnow and big bite baits kamikaze swim on!! As always thank your tips!! Look forward to the videos!!
I’ll have to look into those
More great info! Keep them coming!
Will do!
The 3.5 Hog Farmer Spunk Shad are awesome on that Chatterbait mini max
thanks for sharing!
I fish the baits horizontal like craw style baits when around lay downs or snags it makes the bait slide over the wood. But mostly it’s the Zako or the Kamikaze Swimon
Been stretching line with the green pumpkin pit boss on the B. Hite delight jack hammer since they released …. However long ago it was , lol that chatterbait trailer combo is hot sauce! 🤟🏼
Thanks for sharing!
That was a great video. I have 2 out of the 3 you showed. I recently started throwing them and they have become one of my favorite lures to use. Your video really helped me with what trailers to use. My fishing buddy likes to throw swim jigs and has good luck with them. I have some but have never used them. I would like to know what type of trailers you would recommend for them. I really enjoy your videos. Have fun fishing and be safe on water.
Right on!
Matt, many thanks for the info.
No problem!
Good stuff. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Tha ks Matt for the info froom Ohio.
My same thoughts, thank you
Thanks for watching!
Great tips Matt. I throw SK Rage Swimmer (boot) on my Swimjigs because they are denser than keitec and will impart roll action. I have always used the softer keitech 3.8 fat impact on my OG 3.8 ounce chatterbaits with good success but am intrigued about your idea of letting the bait hunt on its own. I use Razor Shadz on some of my jackhammers as well as Zako and SK Swim Minnow all 3 of those seem like the same idea. Certainly z-man elaztech durability/longevity is a plus, curious why do you favor Zako over razor shadz and sk swim minnow?
Googan Squad Happy Trailers are awesome.
thanks for sharing!
10,000 fish yoto worm is an awesome trailer. The big bites baits Kamikaze is also a good trailer and they have red colors to match that fire craw
I’ll have to look into those. Thanks
Great video buddy
Thanks for the visit
If you want incredible action it’s hands down RazR Shad .
Thanks for watching
Good discussion. Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for watching!
@@MattStefanFishing thanks for the channel. I did not think of it until after my initial post but the Big Bite Baits Real Deal Shad would probably work very well. Similar to the Berkley The Deal. Thanks again!
@@SM-nv1jj I’ll check it out!
Thanks Matt! I have not been able to get the chatter bait bite going yet. I keep one tied on and keep throwing off and on, but nothing. I’ve tried different trailers, but probably have not found the correct trailer to match the conditions at that time.
Keep throwing it! It catches giants!
I agree what you said here about the trailers 👍 great video ty. What do you feel about the weedless with the guard chatter baits?
they can be good
@@MattStefanFishing That’s all I ever throw. On Long Island in New York here a lot of are ponds and lakes I have a lot of plant life and weeds. Not much of a choice. We don’t have a lot of sand gravel pond bottoms
I love the deal.
Me too!
Bro you have to try a smallie smasher bait from big bite baits. It's a drop shot plastic. It looks good!! See if it's somethin you would like. I can't load a picture to the comments or I'd show you. But I think it looks good in the water man. What the chatterbait does to the drop shot plastic gives it a totally different presentation. Maybe the bass will like it
awesome ill check it out!
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Great selection,,
I invested alot in Swimjigs,Jigs ,Crankbaits ect.
I do not have one Chatter bait bladed bait so it will be a learning process.
If I could get just one style Chatter bait and one weight along with color and trailer selection what should I start with ?
I would recommend either the jackhammer or tackle warehouse custom chatterbait in green pumpkin with a Berkley the deal in green pumpkin with chartreuse tails as a trailer.
More great stuff Matt! I'm curious what you think about a Berkeley Critter Hawg or brush hog type bait as a trailer. They seem like they'd work well for that erratic action. I'm going to give it a shot and wondering if you've tried one?
Thanks! They definitely are worth trying but one thing to remember is the longer the trailer the more drag there will be. So it may not work great!
@@MattStefanFishing ahh ya that makes sense. Thanks for always engaging with us on here. It really means a lot to have a tour pro chat back and forth. Have a great weekend!
Could you possibly do a video on drop shot retrieves? I know that it is the bait that catches the most fish by far at the pro level and I would love to have a few new retrieves to try this season, especially for offshore flats and shelves?
Also this video was awesome as per usual so thank you!
thaks! Ive got a few drop shot videos I plan on doing.
Re watching videos .I know I have comprehended this .With all the info you put out I need to write stuff down..I was gonna ask abouta way or two to target spots.
I can do more spot related videos in the future
What a tease! "I dont think they are the best chatterbait all the time." Please tell us why not and what else would you use. The Tacklewarehouse is called a Custom chatterbait. I use them a lot especially on small rivers for smallmouth in the 0/4 size.
The TW custom chatterbait is a great bait!
@@MattStefanFishing Thanks for some great videos. I really enjoy your stuff.
Hey Matt first just wanted to thank you for your videos. I’ve learned so much from you already. Secondly I have a question regarding line size and chatterbaits. I normally use 15lb fluoro, but would you upsize to 20lb when fishing tourneys at lakes like Rayburn and Toledo bend?
i would only updsize if you are fishing extremally heavy cover
I keep it really simple as far as a chatterbait trailer.. I use the yum split tail trailers.. This is the type of trailer that came on the original chatter bait.. I also use them on my spinner baits
. They work great.. And are cost effective. I own just about every soft plastic ever made in numerous colors but this one is simple and works great for me.. I know this is an old video and now the link to tackle is through tackle warehouse. I simply click on whatever the bait is and that gets me to tackle warehouse and I hope that means you get credit for it . I recently have made 2 orders through them And I hope you get credit for them.
i hope so to! I appreciate the support!
Pit boss plus booyah chatt equals win
Touchdown!
what "color" is the Berkely pit boss?, thanks
its called the big texan...here is the link www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Powerbait_Pit_Boss/descpage-PBPB.html?from=MSFG
What is the length of the zako u where using
4"
If you really want to see that chatterbait get erratic and hunt- put a spunk shad on it by Hog Farmer- or any bait that is pretty much straight and has a whip like tail. The Yamamoto shad shaped worm works the same way- makes the bait super erratic and prevents rise.
Thanks for sharing!
@@MattStefanFishing Thank you man- I wish some of my knowledge would transfer over to me catching a damn fish but- this has been the hardest season I've ever had. I haven't caught a single keeper since Dec.- which was the last time the rivers and creeks weren't flooded and super muddy around here. All this rain we've had has pushed me onto the lakes because they stay much clearer and don't flood nearly as bad- but apparently I really suck at fishing lakes. Even the lakes are pretty muddy so, maybe that's my issue- I don't know. All i know is I went from having the best season of my life last year to having the absolute worst this year.
👍👍
thanks for watching!
Matt,
Do you think a “trailer less” chatterbait would be up to par with a Spinnerbait?
no, i like the trailer for the chatterbait. helps it act more erratic
I totally agree, they will not run right with a big trailer...
yep
I can see the 1st 2 trailers being better smallmouth trailers because they can fold up better to let their smaller mouths get to the hook easier. Too bad we have very few smallmouth in my home lake. It was never stocked with them. The few we have were probably illegally transported from Texoma to here. I wish TPWD would stock them. What’s crazy is the lake has broken the Texas state Meanmouth record 4 times now. We have more meanmouth than smallmouth but they are very rare here themselves.
That’s crazy!
I have not caught a single fish all year with a Chatterbait using The Deal as a trailer. The Zako on the other hand.......
Stick with what you have confidence in.
These links might need an update
Why don't you tell us the LENGTH of those trailers or include them in description? There are different lengths in all of them..
i use all sizes
@@MattStefanFishing _"those trailers"_ ... the ones you showed in this vid.
lake fork magic shad, z man razor shad, z man shad z straight tail
thanks for sharing!