Fishing a Vibrating Jig- Chatterbait or Thunder Cricket???

[@shawnhardin1660]

JUST WANTED TO TAKE A MINUTE AND SAY THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO GO IN DETAIL LOVE THE CHANNEL YA'LL ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RIPPNLPS]

I appreciate all of your breakdowns. Keep up the great work, brother 👊🏼

[@jimjohnson1944]

Just found your channel. Great information

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks a lot Jim!

[@melvinwhitten1760]

the rage swimmer as a thunder cricket trailer is a good thing if you rig it up side down with the tail pointed up try it and u will see it just works

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I’ve heard good things about rigging trailers upside down, just haven’t tried it myself!

[@jelmo1057]

Subscribed, great video and content, thanks for sharing your knowledge! When you have a great tournament with the Thunder Cricket, and you are cruising into way-in, you should crank up some tunes, might I suggest a little Garth Brooks-“Thunder Rolls”!! Would be even better if it’s a Oklahoma Tournament 😀😀

[@christianclair5159]

I prefer the “Thunder Chicken” as Mark Rose calls it, over the Jackhammer as well. I was surprised at how many times I said ‘Amen’ during this video 🙌🏻!

[@damianorslene6792]

Andrew, I’m new to bass fishing, and have so much to learn! You are a very good instructor. Thank you for taking the time to explain the Where, What, When and How of the Cricket. Appreciate it.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Yes sir!

[@josephreinsch143]

Thanks for the video oh you answered a lot of questions and reassured some of the confidence I already had because I was doing some things that you’re talking about I guess you answered the Y to my how if that makes sense I appreciate you keep up the good videos!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Joseph. Glad I could help!

[@5660foster]

Use the blade minnow on a Tokyo rig. I love the tail movement when jigging it.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I’ll have to give that a try

[@mrjustin_time]

Great video Andrew appreciate the tip vids keep it up my man!!👍

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks buddy!

[@charleslindsay4308]

That Lake Fork garlic smell. Gotta live it

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

🤢😂

[@AdamSavageFishing]

Thanks for the info big dog 👊🏻🎣🐟

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Adam!

[@FishingWithNorm]

Awesome instructional video man, imma try out some of those trailers you recommend!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks buddy! We need to fish together again soon!

[@FishingWithNorm]

Andrew Upshaw Fishing anywhere anytime I’m down. Just lmk when 💪

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Will do hammer!

[@mikeantes9597]

Great video Andrew I like the way you keep it simple. I think to many guys over think things.20-30lb braid,10-15lb fluro.pretty much do anything you want.with the exception of 6-8lb fluro.for super finesse clear water.thanks for another great video

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Exactly!

[@luckylucky9006]

I have both the thunder cricket & jackhammer and have thrown both but haven't caught a fish yet on the thunder cricket or Googan click bait.. but the stealth blade has caught the fish this summer.. from pike to bass on zako & yoto tickler.. but I fishing clear water..

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I’ve heard good things about it

[@luckylucky9006]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing I caught a dink on it at a highly pressured lake & this yr we had major drought so the water level is down. But both the tickle & zako worked for me over my Googan & z-man bait trailers. It was my first time using any of Gary Yamamoto's baits.. and me fall fishing to be honest & I'm hooked lol

[@lockedonbass9336]

Oh Thunder Cricket is a game changer I think it vibrates quicker than any other vibrating jig out on the market thanks for the tip

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Shhh. It does!

[@scottclark1168]

Them crickets catch em,great video

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

No doubt!

[@adambristerfishing]

Super informative! Especially the trailer choice breakdown.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Adam!

[@StaticSift]

yessir!!! this is what im talking about.. love the tips, especially the colors.. i was bad about buying every color in every bait, and then only use 2. Love the thunder cricket, it catches alot of fish. But the paint on the heads dont hold up long. might start adding some custom paint to the heads. very interesting about the depths and the profiles.. Thanks buddy. Cant wait for more videos just like this one.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Here’s an easy tip to try. Get you some clear nail polish top coat and paint the head with that. It will help protect it even more.

[@StaticSift]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing an angler and a scholar. You're a true gentleman sir.

[@chanceehuiet]

When you find a vibrating jig that the paint wears off that means the blade is hitting the head. That’s exactly what you want.

[@moc1969]

hey Mr Upshaw i just started fishing chatter baits so this video is right on time for me my question is this i live in DC so yes i fish on the Potomac but the rivers and pounds that I fish are greenish to stain but they have a lot of grass in them witch chatter bait setup should i go with

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I would go with a 3/8th ounce Thunder Cricket, black/blue, with a matching black/blue rage menace rigged vertically for Potomac

[@moc1969]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing thank you so much

[@masfishing1]

Andrew, Update. Thanks for this great information. I caught my 1st bass on a bladed jig this weekend. I used your 3/8 Thunder Cricket in Chart/white and a magnum rage menace trailer in pearl flash. I turned the menace sideways on the hook like u said. I caught a 3.5 lb largemouth bank fishing on a rip rap dam. Thanks buddy.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

That’s so awesome!

[@BluntTruth7]

Is that a Medium Heavy rod and what's the length? Thanks a great tutorial.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

It’s a Medium Heavy, 7’3” Magnum Hammer

[@safaritv6461]

Very good video Andrew! Earned a subscriber and wish you luck on your next tournament! I'm from Tulsa as well!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Awesome man! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@wadegerze9347]

Thunder cricket is high $. I'm gonna get one, sure hope it's worth it.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Oh, they are worth it!

[@billgibson9968]

Good video. Great to here positive reviews about the Thunder cricket against the All mighty $$ Jack Hammer $$

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

The Jackhammer is great. But I catch more on the Thunder Cricket. Just works better for me.

[@jrsfishingchannel8082]

Would you use a thunder cricket on smallmouth and if so what color combo would you use skirt/trailer?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Bright colors work extremely well. So I would start with those. But would work to green pumpkin if they didn’t eat the bright ones and yes, the Thunder cricket is a great smallmouth bait

[@lightlinefishing9179]

So if ur limited in space for tackle like Co angler ..would u use just normal menace as all around depth?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

If it was me, I would just carry one pack of green pump and one black and blue of the magnum menace, then a lot more of the others. The Mag is extremely durable and you rarely will go through a pack in a good day.

[@lightlinefishing9179]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing cool thanks ...

[@rogerdudra178]

The evolution of this bait has been most interesting to watch over time. Its a good lure.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

For sure. It’s one of the most innovative lures of this time period.

[@troyharper7546]

Great video Andrew 💯👍 great information 💯 now I'm gonna have to get me some Thunder Crickets 💯💯💯

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

You won’t regret it!

[@troyharper7546]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing seen where Strike King was going to start selling a box subscription?? Have always used strike king gonna have to checkem out. Like your style man keepem comin 💯💯👍

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

We partnered with Monster Bass Box. It’s not our box, we just took over it and filled it up with some good stuff. Thanks for the kind words!

[@troyharper7546]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing that's what's up 💯💯 gonna have to try it out now 👍👍 Thank You for taking the time to reply 👍👍 and Good Luck will be watching Sir

[@chanceehuiet]

That Live Magic Shad has been around for 10 plus years. Was then and still is great by itself on a weighted hook.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

No doubt. I’ve fished it for a while. Really good bait.

[@user-ds8it7nf8j]

Great tips on the trailers and why you use them! Now I’ve got to order some stuff!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks buddy! Hope they work for you!

[@hkim-zt3bi]

Great!!! love the content and tips! Keep them coming. Fish On!!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Harley!

[@hkim-zt3bi]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing When is a vibrating jig better or worse than a spinner bait??

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I lean more towards a Spinnerbait if the water is really dirty. Otherwise I typically have both on the deck. From time to time the Spinnerbait will get you bigger bites.

[@k-mparker]

Gooood video with simple yet comprehensive info!!! Love the simplistic approach👍😃

[@k-mparker]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing Absolutely!!!👍😃

[@thatkayakguyGA]

Oh wow ok this helps out so much you know I thought Scott Martin shows where good but I feel you have him beat rite now and that’s saying something from me because I’m a huge Scott Martin fan and you should be on your way to million views here soon keep up the great work

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

That would be really awesome. But Scott’s shows are done a heck of a lot better than mine. But I’m flattered you think that. I hope there’s some more good content coming!

[@kendalllunsford775]

Great video... Imp still using a Jackhammer and Zako for 90% of my bladed jig work.... Will definitely give that jumbo menace a shot....Bait looks a little more compact.... but love the profile with the trailer in the up and down position..... Do you ever use the menace rigged horizontally or other craw style baits on the Thunder Cricket....???

[@lancemabry6707]

Cherokee is my home lake.. Would u go with the smaller profile because of the smallies than the 4.5?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Those smallies will eat bigger baits. Love that lake

[@masfishing1]

Thanks! Good tips for me to try your different methods of fishing vibrating jigs. Have u ever used a double tail grub trailer like Yamamoto Cowboy? Creeping it slowly on the bottom. I use 1/2 or 3/4 oz vibrating jig to keep it on the bottom. What do u think of that set up and retrieve?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I’ve used a Yamamoto Double Tail a lot. Mainly on a jig. Haven’t used it much on a vibrating jig. I love creeping one slow on the bottom. When I’m creeping one on the bottom, but typically will use a swimbait style trailer or a trailer with a little less resistance to keep it from rising. But I will try it!

[@Eyesofthasouth]

Excellent segment, thanks for sharing. What rod would you recommend for Texas rig and casting jigs?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I’ll give you my favorite two options: 7’2 MH Jig Rod www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_TP-1_Black_Speed_Stick_Casting_Rods/descpage-TP1B.html 7’2” Jig/Worm Rod www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_Team_Custom_Pro_Mark_Rose_Ledge_Casting_Rods/descpage-LED.html

[@Eyesofthasouth]

Thanks Andrew, like the rundown on the chatterbait/thunder cricket reasoning. Subscribed!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks a ton! Glad I could help.

[@ryanjaskowiak9939]

The menace rigged vertically is my go to trailer. Just started using it last year and won't go back. Also I've been fishing out to 12ft with a vibrating jig and switched to a 6.3:1 gear ratio to slow me down just to keep it down. Only draw back is when they knock slack in the line trying to catch up. You are right on with 15lb fluro I stopped using anything else. Keep it up.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks Ryan! Yea, it’s hard for me to throw anything other than the Menace now. It catches them everywhere!

[@mattbell3362]

Interesting information. I use a lot of the Paca Chunk trailers and also some twin tail grubs for something different. I will be trying more minnow type trailers this year.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I hope it works out for you! 👊

[@josephreinsch143]

7’3 mH fast action????

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Yep! It’s a little softer than a regular medium heavy though.

[@edwardcowan7012]

I make my own so I can have the hook and size I want, it’s different than any other and it costs me about $2.25 to build!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

That’s a great idea!

[@brblue44]

Love the video. Can you give the rod model? I throw almost exclusively a 1/2 ounce. Been struggling to find one i like. Great video!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I use a 7’3” Magnum Hammer. It comes in a Custom Pro or Custom Speed Stick by Lew’s.

[@brblue44]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing thanks i thing i found the ine you had in the video.

[@sonofafisherman743]

That’s my favorite bait also just found your channel good stuff 👍

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks man!

[@johnpilcherfishing5156]

Do you use a bladed jig on grand lake or highland reservoir much. Minus docks.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I use it up there a lot. Honestly there isn’t a lake I’ve been on that I can’t catch them on it.

[@jnewton33]

I don't know why but when I use a swimbait trailer on a Thunder Cricket the boot tail will not flutter correctly. It's like the blade kills the action of the tail.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I agree. That’s why I use a swim n caffeine Shad. Works pretty good!

[@masfishing1]

Try putting the swimbait on upside down

[@staveman11]

Andrew could you put a link to each component of your rod, reel. and line set up? Thanks for the video. Awesome job!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I’ll get some up ASAP!

[@staveman11]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing Thanks

[@cureoutdoors]

Ok! First Awesome and super informational vid! What color Rage Menace trailers do you use with the Blugill Thunder cricket and the Green Pumpkin? Forgive me if my question is so basic just getting started with this bass tourney bass fishing 1 year under my belt had a blast and cant stop.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

No question is too basic. That’s why I’m here! So, for a bluegill colored Thunder Cricket I like to use either Blue Craw or Watermelon Red Menace. For Green Pumpkin I use a lot of different colors, but my main ones are Green Pumpkin, Falcon Lake Craw, and Watermelon Red. One other thing I always do is dye the tips of the tails chart or orange.

[@cullison-fishing2661]

Do you pull the tails of the rage menace apart or do you keep them together to get a bigger thump and more water displacement

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I pull them apart always.

[@jeremygilreath224]

If it outfishes a jackhammer it is one bad sob guaranteed I love striking but I'm hooked on that jackhammer but this makes me wanna try it

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

If you try it with 15lb line, I think you will be impressed. I catch them better on it for sure, but most people think it’s just me pushing a product. If you try it with 15lb line you will see it work extremely well.

[@dant8213]

Great video man I just subscribed, I've been meaning to pick up that mag hammer rod for a while now. That thing looks sweet. I do the same thing with the menace but havent tried the swim caff shad thanks for the tips

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

It’s such a versatile rod. I use it for a lot of stuff. The Swim N Caffeine Shad is a good bait. Very overlooked.

[@swooshtx]

Do you have link to the video you mentioned?

[@justenoughfishing]

So when do you throw the menace over the other two. Seems like the caffeine is pre spaw/ clearish water and the swimming one its for muddy vibration must have missed the menace

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I use the Menace all the time. The Magnum Menace I use in stained to tannic water. The regular Menace I use in shallow water, preferably on the clear side.

[@kennyhaworth9606]

How deep will you fish the thunder cricket? 8 to 10ft

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I have fished it out in 8-10ft with a 5/8 ounce. But I typically fish it shallow.

[@kennyhaworth9606]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing thanks for the response

[@waynelagarde7956]

I get the most bites on a chatter bait/thunder cricket with a keitech 3.8, 4.3 and rage menace.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I’ve caught a lot with a Rage Swimmer/Keitech, but for some reason I catch them better with a skinny dipper type trailer. To me, it has better action. I feel the larger tail keitech style swimbaits really work against the “chatter” of the bait. I think that skinny dipper style trailer is just subtle enough that it works extremely well with a jackhammer/Thunder cricket

[@waynelagarde7956]

Thanks for the tip brother I'm gonna definitely have to try them.

[@bassintheburgh]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing Turn the rage swimmer upside down and it swims better on a chatterbait

[@josephreinsch143]

I guess I missed the length the action and the power of the rod

[@gboat77]

If you go to tackleware house and lookup mag hammer its a 7-3 medium heavy.

[@jasonmausteller2488]

Interesting that you use a 7-3 MH graphite rod and not a composite. I’ve been testing rods all last year with the chatterbait Ana I like the graphite with a nice tip as well

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I’ve used a ton of different rods. The Magnum Hammer just has the perfect amount of tip to load them up. I think everyone is different though.

[@billgibson9968]

What else do use the Magnum Hammer for? I have 2 of them and last year I tried using them for t-rigs and jigs and it wasnt there strong spot! Maybe swim jigs along with the chatterbait like you suggest!

[@charlesgresham4114]

Great informative video! I just found out that you're on KZbin which is awesome. Keep it up bud. My family roots are in Bartlesville. Any recommendations on where to fish in NE OK when I'm there visiting family?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I would say Spavinaw or Eucha. They are small lakes, but typically you can find them fairly fast and they will be good ones!

[@charlesgresham4114]

@@AndrewUpshawFishing thanks brother! Tight lines!

[@linetherapyfishing]

That was a fantastic informative video. Keep up the awesome content and keep KICKING Ass on the tour.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks man!

[@nickcavazos5718]

I've noticed the cricket gets big bites in high pressured Areas

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Agreed!👊

[@Traylors_outside]

I’m literally sitting in my computer ordering crap as you introduce it! Your gonna break me! Lol

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

That’s great! 😂 I feel you though. That’s how I am too.

[@Traylors_outside]

Andrew Upshaw Fishing headed to Kissimmee (camp Mack) next week. We’ll see how they work! Thanks for the video.

[@lilwhoady8712]

Great vid man getting ready to fish a small tournament this weekend on Sam rayurn. Gonna buy some thunder crickets to try instead of the chatterbait. Thanks for the info.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Let me know how you do! I know Bohannan caught a 7 pounder on it at Rayburn during the Pro Circuit event. Should be killer!

[@bigtimfish01]

I remember years ago fishing the original chatterbait before they started with all the variations and a bunch of other companies made them, an original chatterbait with no skirt and a full size lake fork magic shad was the ticket. I always did better with no skirt

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

That’s still one of my favorite ways to fish it. 🤫

[@cooksoutdooradventures3908]

Good times. I just picked up a bunch of swimming caffeine shads at Walmart on clearance for a $1 💪🏼

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Lucky!

[@mikefurness1598]

Andrew in future videos make sure that the kids show in the background volume isn't turned up the way it is in this one. It was annoying to my old ears and made it difficult to hear what you were saying. Just a helpful suggestion not bitching just suggesting something that make your videos better. Love your content! Keep it up!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Thanks for the suggestion Mike. I take all suggestions. Appreciate the support

[@roddybieber7031]

Background noise is really annoying. Otherwise good stuff.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Sorry buddy. My son was into his tv show.

[@bjames307]

This public announcement has been brought to you by strike king.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Strike King makes some good stuff!

[@Twangtown7]

"Why I fish the Strike King Thunder Cricket". Answer: You're sponsored by Strike King.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Negative. I throw a lot of baits that aren’t Strike King. I’m just a big fan of it.🤷‍♂️

[@enddockboyoutdoors748]

Andrew Upshaw Fishing I’m a Strike King kind of guy to. Pretty sure I sponsor them lol. Thanks for the video. I way behind on the blades jig game. I’m going to give them a shot.

[@bassdojo]

Do you vary your retrieve when targeting fish at different levels? Especially targeting fish at 4-5'? Never fished the thunder cricket. Going to try it this spring. TY.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

When fish are really shallow, I tend to use a more steady retrieve, with the occasional pop of the rod. When I’m fishing deeper it just depends on the fishes mood. Some times I yoyo it, while others ill fish it really slow near the bottom. Almost worm fishing it. I try quite a few retrieves when I’m out there and once I get a bite I kind of just roll with it.

[@chrisduffy2737]

Does anyone agree that "Thunder Cricket" is a stupid name?

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

I like Thunder Chicken better🤷‍♂️

[@williamjackson6443]

ah ah ah ah ah THUNDER

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Sgt. Stutter 😂

[@williamjackson6443]

I mite possible have one or two extra ah.

[@jtee9548]

Sorry buddy, all that noise in the background is unpleasant & distracting. I give up at 2 minutes.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Sorry about that. I’ll work on that for next time!

[@Davo2233]

He told on his self hehehehe