I'm getting into trying chatterbaits for the saltwater. Recently I moved to the Chesapeake Bay area and got a kayak. So far I haven't had any luck with the chatterbaits except for the Z Man WillowVibes, I caught a big croaker on one with a Gulp tail. I think they should be great for dirty water to catch flounder and redfish around the marshes, but I've only tried on the flats a little. The Bass Pro in Hampton has the Jackhammers with all the other chatterbaits, but they don't have the plain ones without a skirt and a regular blade. I want to try them, and the Texas Eye rigging hooks, but I can't find them around town. Time to order stuff I guess. I guess I could remove the skirt from a classic chatterbait, but I want the tougher hardware for the saltwater and braid. Cool video, thanks for showing chatterbaits in the saltwater, I think they could be awesome in the right situation.
I agree; a lot of stuff can be used in fresh and saltwater. I put more significance into the casting ability and presentation than I do any particular bait. I have caught fish on pretty much anything in the right situations. That's not to say some stuff is better than others, but it's fun and a challenge to try different lures. I feel as though the challenge is what makes fishing fun time and time again! Best of Luck!
First time I've seen a youtuber use a baitcaster in saltwater...good...although you caught fish it looks like you were fishing the chatterbait incorrectly and using the wrong action rod; is that an aldebaran reel?
This was my first time ever attempting to use a Chatterbait. Would love some feedback and tips on how to use it correctly. I was using a Curado DC 200 reel with a Medium Heavy, Fast Action rod. This is my typical setup for inshore saltwater fishing. Thank you for taking the time to watch!
@@PorterFishing Moderate Fast action or slower rod and ideally a round baitcaster for chatterbait; size 300 reel is ideal for inshore in my opinion unless you are doing BFS
Lots of people use baitcasters in the saltwater. I have a Penn Squall 300 that's perfect for lots of saltwater baits. I especially like using them for jigs 3/8 oz or heavier. The Salt Strong guys, Flats Class TV, John Skinner (famous flounder/fluke jigger) all teach people to use baitcasters for lots of saltwater applications. I really want one with a flipping switch for flounder jigging, being able to let out line easier would be awesome in my kayak. I'm thinking about an Abu Garcia or Quantum Accurist because they're affordable and expensive doesn't make sense on a kayak. My Penn Squall is sweet but I don't want to lose it and a flipping switch reel would be better.
@@PorterFishing I use a Lews Mach2....caught a 5lb flounder, 4-6 lb sailcat, 10in red and a 10 in flounder. Its also a med/heavy fast. IMO if you take everyone's advice you're going to be broke and hate fishing.
I'm getting into trying chatterbaits for the saltwater. Recently I moved to the Chesapeake Bay area and got a kayak. So far I haven't had any luck with the chatterbaits except for the Z Man WillowVibes, I caught a big croaker on one with a Gulp tail. I think they should be great for dirty water to catch flounder and redfish around the marshes, but I've only tried on the flats a little. The Bass Pro in Hampton has the Jackhammers with all the other chatterbaits, but they don't have the plain ones without a skirt and a regular blade. I want to try them, and the Texas Eye rigging hooks, but I can't find them around town. Time to order stuff I guess. I guess I could remove the skirt from a classic chatterbait, but I want the tougher hardware for the saltwater and braid.
Cool video, thanks for showing chatterbaits in the saltwater, I think they could be awesome in the right situation.
I agree; a lot of stuff can be used in fresh and saltwater. I put more significance into the casting ability and presentation than I do any particular bait. I have caught fish on pretty much anything in the right situations. That's not to say some stuff is better than others, but it's fun and a challenge to try different lures. I feel as though the challenge is what makes fishing fun time and time again!
Best of Luck!
First time I've seen a youtuber use a baitcaster in saltwater...good...although you caught fish it looks like you were fishing the chatterbait incorrectly and using the wrong action rod; is that an aldebaran reel?
This was my first time ever attempting to use a Chatterbait. Would love some feedback and tips on how to use it correctly.
I was using a Curado DC 200 reel with a Medium Heavy, Fast Action rod. This is my typical setup for inshore saltwater fishing.
Thank you for taking the time to watch!
@@PorterFishing Moderate Fast action or slower rod and ideally a round baitcaster for chatterbait; size 300 reel is ideal for inshore in my opinion unless you are doing BFS
Lots of people use baitcasters in the saltwater. I have a Penn Squall 300 that's perfect for lots of saltwater baits. I especially like using them for jigs 3/8 oz or heavier.
The Salt Strong guys, Flats Class TV, John Skinner (famous flounder/fluke jigger) all teach people to use baitcasters for lots of saltwater applications. I really want one with a flipping switch for flounder jigging, being able to let out line easier would be awesome in my kayak. I'm thinking about an Abu Garcia or Quantum Accurist because they're affordable and expensive doesn't make sense on a kayak. My Penn Squall is sweet but I don't want to lose it and a flipping switch reel would be better.
@@comfortablynumb9342 I can get you an affordable reel with those features
@@PorterFishing I use a Lews Mach2....caught a 5lb flounder, 4-6 lb sailcat, 10in red and a 10 in flounder. Its also a med/heavy fast. IMO if you take everyone's advice you're going to be broke and hate fishing.