Thanks for the video man. I fish chatterbaits a ton, love them, but have not figured out jigs yet. I feel like a lot of the bite from the jig is due to the trailer, so I guess I have not realized what the benefit of them is over a chatterbait. I’d like to figure them out soon!
Good video Chad I love the chatterbait. Havent had as much success with the swim jig vs the chatterbait even though they are similar. Maybe I will try it some more in clearer conditions.
Chad, Great breakdown the nuances of angling those subtle changes makes all the difference thanks as always for the content and as always my hats off to you and Columbia it’s a good look @columbia1938 and @kayakbassfishing see you at the end of March.
Hey chad! I was just looking at your channel a little while ago wondering where youve been. I fish that same swim jig same trailer and all and that is one of my favorite baits to fish.good info and cool hat!
Hey Chad: Thanks!! Your explanation makes chatterbaits the BEST choice for me. Would there be any advantage to 4" Yamamoto Zakos on the back? * I have successfully used 3.8" paddletail swimbaits by themselves all season as my go-to search baits. But there are days when the water visibility is less than a foot and I can "search" for hours without a bite. I will instead be putting them on the back of chatterbaits next year for sure!
Here's my opinion, hope it helps: Scenario: Mid Summer, normal day, water is 4-6' vis. fish are feeding on shad or baitfish I like to start in the morning with a Buzzbait. Once the sun starts coming up, I switch to a chatterbait or spinnerbait, depends on if im fishing wood or grass. grass use chatterbait, wood use spinnerbait. Once it gets even brighter, say the morning bite has died off, switch to a swim jig, then throw a keitech, or alternate between the two.
Hi Chad - Great video as always. Do you ever use single tail grubs as trailers for your swim jigs? I’m in New England and I’ve head that grubs can be pretty effective the farther north you are.
I used a single tail grub for the first ever yesterday. Put it on the back of my swim jig and hooked a 2lber in no time. I'm in NJ so I'm not as far north but judging by the action of the grub, I'd say it would work anywhere a bass is.
I wanted to get a lure to fish in my local pond that has really stained water. The fish are typically small (like around a pound) but there are a few in there that push 5 pounds. The pond also has a tough bite. Should I get a chatterbait or swim jig? I’m on a budget so I only want to get one. Also, Any suggestions for colors, size, and trailers?
I have a question for you I fish from the bank I love the swim jig but for some reason, I can not get confidence in a chatter bait I have tried the jackhammer thunder cricket I have even gone out on days and just thrown the chatter bait it is just not getting bites for me I watch videos on how other people are fishing it I have even called up some of my buddies I just don't know what else to do to catch fish on this thing
I know this question wasn’t directed towards me. But I absolutely love the chatterbait. I’ve been using jackhammers recently but I used the original chatterbaits at first too. All white has been the color this year, in 3/8 oz, Florida bass love it. It’s what I’ve been throwing for literally most of my fishing trips. My guess would be that maybe if you don’t live in florida, then the fish won’t be super aggressive. Because the chatterbait has lots of flash and vibration, only active fish that want that commotion will bite the chatterbait. Or if you’re fishing really see through water or more lethargic fish, especially up north, more than likely they’ll ignore the chatterbait. Also maybe it’s the color/ or retrieval speed you’re using the chatterbait. Sometimes fish will be very picky with colors, but I usually use green pumpkin or all white and always manage to get bites with either. And maybe you’re reeling it in too fast for them to bite or too slow for them to get a reaction strike. I honestly love burning chatterbaits, it’s how I catch most of them. Personally your scenario is the opposite for me, my confidence bait is the chatterbait but I want to get into swim jigs more. Hope this somewhat helped man!
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Now that was a good video! No wasting time, no nonsense just great tips! Keep em coming!
Thanks for the video man. I fish chatterbaits a ton, love them, but have not figured out jigs yet. I feel like a lot of the bite from the jig is due to the trailer, so I guess I have not realized what the benefit of them is over a chatterbait. I’d like to figure them out soon!
Great video, very informative and clear for a new bass fisherman like myself. Thank you!
great info Chad...ready to see some more fishing action...have a good 1
great video !!! do more on choosing one over the other on different baits.... thanks
Good video Chad I love the chatterbait. Havent had as much success with the swim jig vs the chatterbait even though they are similar. Maybe I will try it some more in clearer conditions.
Great channel I enjoy your videos. Starting this spring I'm gonna be uploading weekly kayak fishing videos.
Chad,
Great breakdown the nuances of angling those subtle changes makes all the difference thanks as always for the content and as always my hats off to you and Columbia it’s a good look @columbia1938 and @kayakbassfishing see you at the end of March.
Hey chad! I was just looking at your channel a little while ago wondering where youve been. I fish that same swim jig same trailer and all and that is one of my favorite baits to fish.good info and cool hat!
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Hey Chad: Thanks!! Your explanation makes chatterbaits the BEST choice for me. Would there be any advantage to 4" Yamamoto Zakos on the back?
* I have successfully used 3.8" paddletail swimbaits by themselves all season as my go-to search baits. But there are days when the water visibility is less than a foot and I can "search" for hours without a bite. I will instead be putting them on the back of chatterbaits next year for sure!
Here's my opinion, hope it helps:
Scenario: Mid Summer, normal day, water is 4-6' vis. fish are feeding on shad or baitfish
I like to start in the morning with a Buzzbait. Once the sun starts coming up, I switch to a chatterbait or spinnerbait, depends on if im fishing wood or grass. grass use chatterbait, wood use spinnerbait. Once it gets even brighter, say the morning bite has died off, switch to a swim jig, then throw a keitech, or alternate between the two.
Hi Chad - Great video as always. Do you ever use single tail grubs as trailers for your swim jigs? I’m in New England and I’ve head that grubs can be pretty effective the farther north you are.
I used a single tail grub for the first ever yesterday. Put it on the back of my swim jig and hooked a 2lber in no time. I'm in NJ so I'm not as far north but judging by the action of the grub, I'd say it would work anywhere a bass is.
I wanted to get a lure to fish in my local pond that has really stained water. The fish are typically small (like around a pound) but there are a few in there that push 5 pounds. The pond also has a tough bite. Should I get a chatterbait or swim jig? I’m on a budget so I only want to get one. Also, Any suggestions for colors, size, and trailers?
Go with 10-12” worms or 7” lizards as well. A chatterbait will work but in a small body of water you can educate the fish in there pretty quick.
Swim Jigs work great down here in The Everglades.
Hey new to fishing here. Are both these good for just bass or what kinda fish would u use them for?
Honestly they are really good for almost any species
Thank you for the video , helped me out understand big time ! Awesome
I have a question for you I fish from the bank I love the swim jig but for some reason, I can not get confidence in a chatter bait I have tried the jackhammer thunder cricket I have even gone out on days and just thrown the chatter bait it is just not getting bites for me I watch videos on how other people are fishing it I have even called up some of my buddies I just don't know what else to do to catch fish on this thing
I know this question wasn’t directed towards me. But I absolutely love the chatterbait. I’ve been using jackhammers recently but I used the original chatterbaits at first too. All white has been the color this year, in 3/8 oz, Florida bass love it. It’s what I’ve been throwing for literally most of my fishing trips. My guess would be that maybe if you don’t live in florida, then the fish won’t be super aggressive. Because the chatterbait has lots of flash and vibration, only active fish that want that commotion will bite the chatterbait. Or if you’re fishing really see through water or more lethargic fish, especially up north, more than likely they’ll ignore the chatterbait. Also maybe it’s the color/ or retrieval speed you’re using the chatterbait. Sometimes fish will be very picky with colors, but I usually use green pumpkin or all white and always manage to get bites with either. And maybe you’re reeling it in too fast for them to bite or too slow for them to get a reaction strike. I honestly love burning chatterbaits, it’s how I catch most of them. Personally your scenario is the opposite for me, my confidence bait is the chatterbait but I want to get into swim jigs more. Hope this somewhat helped man!
Great video man... Very informative
when using the chatterbait with a trailer, does that affect the blade at all?
What's the size and color of that trailer?
Stay informative and keep up the great work
Where do I get that hat?
Must-haves!
great tips! Thanks!
Hey Chad come throw some swim jigs with me from the yaks at Hunters Lake in Spring Hill Florida
I'm only 12 what is the best kayak under 400 dollars
i want that hat
keitech ftw