Best CHATTERBAIT (Bladed Jig) On The Market? (Underwater Footage)

[@williamhbonnie5514]

My son and I started fishing bladed jigs several years ago. We started with the original chatterbait and the strike king pure poison. The poison seemed to catch more fish and we caught many good fish over the next 5-6 years. The 2 big problems with the pure poison is no bait keeper to hold the bait on so you go thru many trailer baits. Also, it's slow to get the blade moving sometimes. We didn't pay much attention to either until we finally used a jackhammer. The ease of fishing it was such a pleasant surprise. It can be used in much shallower water and thicker grass. I don't necessarily think the jackhammer catches more than the poison, but it's so much easier to fish. Also, the trailer baits that are saved helps to offset the extra cost of the hammer. Also, if you need a bait to fish ultra shallow or ultra slow, the strike king rage blade is the trick. It's odd looking but it catches fish in areas you can't hardly fish other baits. Reel it in at about half the speed of other bladed jigs. At a medium retrieve speed you can basically fish it like a wake bait. Thanks Tyler for all the info and many great videos. Keep up the good work.

[@deline8ed619]

You can try using some super glue gel for your bait keepers. A small dab at the head of the bait once rigged goes a long way to saving baits.👍

[@tuckermccoy4214]

has to be the most underated fishing youtuber out there.

[@MainelyFishing1]

Totally agree

[@trevorbraden5448]

Yeah man 100% I've been fishing for along time and still a very average fisherman....... this dude is like my go to for learning stuff I've never known...... I tell people all the time just because you've done something for along time doesn't mean you are good at it

[@CapnDanTreasures]

@@trevorbraden5448 I came to the replies to say this exact same thing. You took the words right from me... Ty is my go-to for learning techniques, about how to use a fishfinder, knot tying, knot strength testing etc. etc... He is the Man...

[@CardCollectorCody]

Blows my mind how the thunder cricket sounds just like an echoing cricket, you really are the best at helping anyone from a beginner to advanced fisherman understand their equipment and get a better feel for when and WHY we use it. Thanks for helping me improve my technique!

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thanks Cody. Planning on more videos like this soon

[@goobygoober_69]

I got a thunder cricket in a mystery fishing kit and I caught my first bladed jig fish on it. I eventually got it snagged and didn't think it was that big of a deal until I went to get one online. If i would have known how expensive it was i would have gone in and gotten it.

[@bucktalesoutdoors7566]

Great unbiased comparison Tyler. I really appreciate the extent to which you tested and compared these popular baits, very well done ! Not to be a “kiss up” but your channel is one of the most informative bass fishing channels out there. Thank you !

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching!

[@Jason_Emry_Fishing]

I love the underwater footage of the different bladed jigs. They are all amazing and great baits to use. On another note, the Googan Squad Clickbait can be adjusted. Bend the wire up to run deeper or bend the wire down to run shallower. Thanks for another great video!! You are killing it!!

[@coopsaquatics8051]

I bend them up straight out of the box or they just wanna rise like a top water. But the fall of the clickbait is where it's at I've caught a few fish just straight retrieves then just let it fall to bottom then retrieve let fall all the way down

[@TimHaunFishing]

This may be one of the most well done, educational and entertaining comparison videos I've ever watched.

[@buzzworth2396]

I did the same thing in a large swimming pool with chatterbaits of different makes & even twitch baits. Jackhammer proved really well. Thunder Cricket did impress as well. Trailers will give different results as well. Kinda hard to say which one is better. Jackhammers are a top seller. It's also made with a titanium. That's the major difference. But I have caught more fish on the custom chatterbaits than anyother one. I guess it's a matter of condition and confidence. Great video

[@joegrande4848]

Also 1 thing I forgot most importantly the countless hours of your technique an skill in fishing or whatever your demonstrating is solid so what you teach is helpful

[@joebgallagher939]

Love this style of video and would like to see more of them in the future. I've heard a lot of folks talk about the googan bait riding up in the water column and I believe that they actually put out some guidance on how to "tune" the blade if you want it to stay deeper at a higher speed.

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thanks Joe! Hopefully I’ll have more coming soon!

[@lstaples007]

The z man line of chatters are my go to... I use the jackhammer the custom and just started using the crosseyez... I also throw the thunder cricket here and there... and to me they have the best sound underwater... I enjoy seeing the underwater footage of any bait really... thanks Tyler! 👍

[@BassFishingHQ]

The ZMan are great! Thanks for watching!

[@johnroskosky7816]

Ty, thanks for the great information. I am just learning how to skip and am really enjoying the technique.

[@DAVE_WHITE]

The best, is what you have confidence in..

[@BassFishingHQ]

That is the truth!

[@davidcicetti8421]

Great video! Always love the underwater videos so you can see the action and sound of baits you may want to try. Keep rolling man, your channel is outstanding.

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thanks for the kind words David! Gonna try to get more videos like this out soon!

[@steffensieps]

I really like your videos! I learnt a lot for german Bass fishing... We've got only one spezies of Bass, it's called in german "Flussbarsch" that means riverbass... Ist a beautiful fisch with black stripes. I used the technique you use for your bass and it works... Thank you man and greatings from germany... 👊

[@BassFishingHQ]

That’s awesome dude!! Thanks so much

[@willperryman4559]

Great Job comparing these bladed jigs, I have only used the Jackhammer and the Terminator Shudderblade, but I’ve also used Picasso’s Shockblade designed by Aaron Marten and I have caught good fish with it. I’m new to your channel, and I appreciate it and all the effort you put in to make it as good as it is 🙌💥🙌

[@robertcwillifordii2630]

I make a couple of mods to my Chatterbaits. The first one is to flex the blade back and forth to loosen the action (and I have noticed that it knocks the paint off where it hits the jig head and curls out the bottom tips of the metal blade). The second mod is to take a pair of plairs to bend the edges of the metal blade into a cup, inwards, on both sides and the top of the blade (2 mm from the edges).

[@alhash5359]

Just found this channel and subscribed immediately. Very informative and I agree with everything!! I will be following for sure!!!

[@MrYangstar007]

quick and detailed explanation. subscribed!

[@rowermatt]

Great video Tyler. I love fishing chatterbaits and this video really keys in on the differences between them! BTW...anybody else see that huge blow up on the surface at 8:25 ???

[@1337voltronBOT]

Remember when we were young and it was so awesome and exciting to see a fishing or video game tv show over the air waves because there was like hardly any, and if u missed the broadcast u just missed it? Now, any day of the week, 24/7, you can watch like anything you want, any time and about almost any subject and for free even. We might not be flying cars, but we got KZbin. And the creators. Thankyou for your content.

[@timothyperkins625]

Great content, 1 of your best videos yet 👍🏻 keep’em coming!

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thanks for the kind words Timothy

[@DavidS19551]

Great video Tyer, I like the Jack Hammer..which do you like the best..I missed your verdict

[@RedBeardBassin]

Great comparison! And info as usual. Tried em all and you are definitely spot on.

[@TMAYLOR-lm5vr]

You have next level videos bud. Definitely going to keep watching. Great content

[@alhash5359]

Absolutely love the underwater footage SOUNDS are the best. 😎👍

[@Anillo2]

This video is awesome! It's very interesting to see how lures, that look so similar to a beginner, can retrieve so differently. I've always been a fan of the thunder cricket, but I may have to go pick up a googan now

[@boxyguy3681]

One thing you missed on the components is that the Thunder Cricket and the Jackhammer have the blade directly attached to the hook, which is why the blades on those to start vibrating immediately. Great channel, and great content. One other thing on the Jackhammer is that it hunts like crazy on speed changes. Keep it up!

[@jackdoo3184]

Read the fine line on the Thunder Cricket and it notes it's licensed from ZMan. That allows them to used the patented blade to jig head attachment.

[@jasonlopez4855]

I always use Z MAN stuff and works great for the price point. The OG chatter bait, eye strike, Flashback I know it will work out for me in my area. my son like the Googan and strike king everyone is different types. Now I know how it sounds nice video this is going to help me and my son on which one to use if need to. People I know just want the new one's and don't know why to switch or buy them. Good video

[@dennisederer3594]

Video footage of lures in the water are very helpful and appreciated.

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thanks I am glad you liked it!

[@jberry1979]

I find the jackhammers seem to always vibrate even when I'm slow rolling it....others I have to give it a good crank to get it going, and then can slow down just a bit...

[@IndianaSmallmouth]

For me, they hunt like crazy too.

[@jberry1979]

@@IndianaSmallmouth picked up some of the new Berkeley slobber knockers, they're louder, but have the same effort less vibration as the jackhammers. Might want to try them too. I'm going to take these with me when I head back up north next summer to see what the like think.

[@demolitionwilliams7419]

What a great breakdown. You deserve more attention

[@thomashowey9014]

Prbly the most knowledgeable KZbin angler I've seen, really enjoy your content

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thanks for watching Thomas!!

[@joeturner1195]

Thanks always do a great job explaining

[@anthonycooper7759]

Yes thank you for that tutorial about the jigs I have a googan Squad Chatterbait and yes it does ride high in the water I thought it was me but since I have seen it from you and heard from you now I know that's the way the improvements apart ChatterBait works thanks for the tip on chatterbaits

[@iketaylor109]

Enjoyed the comparison. Thanks for taking the time to do this 🎣

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thanks for watching Ike!

[@bigbreakfast1972]

That fall rate on the Googan was very impressive. Great video man, once again.

[@ZZ430T56]

It was but use a lighter head on others to get the same results.

[@bigmikefishingchonicles9950]

So I need your help I want to get confidence in a chatter bait witch one would I start with

[@fishingmaster99]

My favorite is the Picasso Shock Blade. Phenomenal!

[@cfoutdoors243]

Great vid comparing baits. I like how you broke each one down and compared them to each other. A lot of other people get so caught up on name brand and have nothing good to say about any other brand. Thanks for such an awesome vid👍👍

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thanks man, I tried to stay unbiased as possible

[@e.cabanjr7511]

Great idea to do a comparison of the baits which included an underwater video of the individual actions with the respective sounds. An overhead angle of view might be easier to obtain if you could perform demonstrations in a more controlled environment such as in a swimming pool. Nonetheless, you have provided an excellent video.

[@Histryboy]

Hey Tyler speaking of bladed jigs and their hunting action, or lack of it. I was wondering if you have found yourself using the Hybrid Hunter instead of bladed jig in dirty water or on days where wind is an issue. I have had a tremendous amount of success throwing the HH where i would traditionally throw a jackhammer. Would appreciate your thoughts on this.

[@ElfhanOfficial]

You make really good videos; I'm surprised you don't have as many subscribers already. I appreciate your dedication!

[@BassFishingHQ]

I am working on it Hanz!! Thanks for watching

[@FutureBassmaster4469]

Tyler, hacmve you got your hands on a Tungsten thunder chicken? I haven't tried it but the Thunder chicken(cricket) lol I just call it that is my favorite bladed jig! I had some custom ones made with living rubber and fox fur you outta see the action that thing gives out bro!

[@surfcat2051]

This is good stuff. You should do one on glidebaits.

[@KINGTYRELL22]

Excellent video .....strike king rage blade is my favorite

[@jimhalleran6239]

Incredibly informative video and so very well done.

[@BassFishingHQ]

Appreciate the kind words Jim!

[@mattolivo]

Great video man!! Needed this video, the sound was diff for the most part. Thunder cricket and jackhammer had a higher pitch sound!!

[@BassFishingHQ]

Yea the sounds are a lot more different than you think when you single out the noise

[@brandonrussVOLS-FAN-4-LIFE]

Awesome job man great info keep em coming 👍

[@skipdockside]

Great video. I wasn't crazy about the clickbaits rise. I think it has its time and place, early spring as you said - I think personally I'll use it mostly early to mid summer to fish over the top of thicker grass but if someone had money to try only one bladed jig I wouldn't be suggesting the clickbait.

[@morganyoder4277]

I know that fish in clear rivers hate jackhammers. The vibration scares the crap out of them. In dirtier water they beat out all other vibrating jigs.

[@fishingmaster99]

Hello Tyler did you do a Best trailer for chatterbait? I havent seen it yet

[@heatholderinc4961]

Nothing beats a big black bladed jig at night. I love throwing a big custom 7/8s with a big junebug swimbait trailer

[@chrisgomez4571]

Good demo

[@bobbymason3420]

Wry good information. Loves the catogories you rates.

[@melvinwhitten4930]

Why you never put the shockblade pro in your side by side

[@bcor813]

I should tie on my clickbait, i really liked that fall.

[@haroldcale4767]

lot of good info on what bait to use, thx

[@adubclub]

I can’t believe I watched the whole thing. So good!!!

[@chrisboyd1408]

Excellent video! Keep moving forward

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thank you Chris! You are the best

[@DeadCalmOutdoors]

I like the side by side testing. I'm a chatterbait guy but now Ill try a few of the others. 👊

[@BassFishingHQ]

👊

[@melvinabernathy591]

Thank you for Sharing with us back yard fishermen

[@heatholderinc4961]

The Strike King tour grade rage bladesa another real good bladed jig. I use thr thunder cricket, jackhammer & I got a guy that makes a bad to the bone custom on ebay too

[@jackwilliams8272]

Right on a great video and footage great job best one I have see yet

[@iss1089]

What was you using as a trailer

[@Jcestanley]

When it comes to bladed jigs I only throw jackhammers....Rayburn is flooded right now over 10ft...been pitching brush. A lot of the lake has 50+ yards of flooded brush 8-12ft deep up into where the banks used to be...I throw jackhammers in the lanes all around the brush using a destroyer p5 blade...it’s only 6’8 so it’s super accurate and skips under over hangs very well...anyway I also pitch it. Caught a bunch of 5+ pound LMBs pitching the jack hammer with a super brush hog as a trailer. It kinda does it all. I’ve really widened my range with a chatterbait this year.

[@basskicking4532]

I really like your videos, really because i really want to learn really how to fish really big fish lol!!! Seriousely man, I am learned a lot from you :-)

[@Davo2233]

Im hearing great things about the Advatage Jaw breaker.

[@benniemaxwell2869]

Never used the click bait but the fall looked great

[@ralphspoerl1400]

Very Good Video, one question: Did you trim skirts?

[@funkymojo111]

Thanks. A local angler made a convincing argument on why I should have a Jackhammer in my tackle box.

[@BravoJoe604]

Great video man

[@SROTV..southernrebeloutdoors]

Id love to see more lures in under water footage on how they work / hunt

[@jdsmith1621]

There has to be more to the bladed jig that I'm just not picking up on. Hopefully these tips will get myself and others more ergonomical. Thank you for your dedication to the inexperienced such as myself.

[@robertpatterson3406]

you just haven’t seen the “Patterson custom baits” chatter bait ! Out of Richmond Virginia.

[@jda3comics693]

Will they work if you don’t own a boat

[@williamhbonnie5514]

I'm not a pro like Tyler but I fish a lot of chatterbaits. They will definitely work without a boat. The big problem with most bladed jigs is how easy and often they hang up when fishing around wood and sometimes rock. My best areas to fish it is in and around grass or weeds. You have to be extra careful when fishing around wood from the bank. Ponds are usually low risk and easier to fish without hangups. Even fishing heavy grass from the bank, I would recommend using 20lbs test line. I usually use 15lbs test when fishing from a boat where I can retrieve it. Hope this helps a little. Good luck when youve got a bait in the water.

[@JS-oy6nn]

You make killer videos every time.

[@BassFishingHQ]

I really appreciate that man!

[@Jrizy.]

That phenix sounds great so does the jack hammer, I use the stealth blade ones, wish that was in the video.

[@BassFishingHQ]

I’ll have to do a video on that

[@Jrizy.]

@@BassFishingHQ that would be amazing, thank you. I’m just very curious because lately it’s all I have been using. Trying to give them a different presentation is all 😃

[@adamhannon6976]

Thanks Tyler good work

[@maxrogers762]

Great video Tyler!! Iv personally caught my 2 best fish on a bladed jig, was actually the Picasso. But this was a good comparison video!!🎣🎣🤙🤙

[@BassFishingHQ]

I’ll have to do another video like this with a few more bladed jigs

[@maxrogers762]

@@BassFishingHQ awesome!! Looking forward to it!!

[@MountainMenAxes]

Subscribed and registered for the giveaway! Awesome channel bud...

[@rodgerkunkle5713]

Great info, keep up the good work, you now have a new fellower

[@hooligan1578]

Just this month I’ve caught four 5 pounders on the googan click bait it’s amazing

[@lstaples007]

So I see the bladed jigs come in different blade colors... black, silver, and gold can you elaborate on when to go with each blade color? Thx again

[@BassFishingHQ]

Really it depends on what I am mimicking with a chatterbait. Bluegill I like green pumpkin blade. For Shad I like the silver blade. Down in Florida and around smallmouth I like the gold blade. And in muddy water I like a black blade

[@terryclayson6592]

Awesome video! Keep up the good content love it.👍

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thanks Terry I appreciate it

[@chanceprice5376]

Picasso Shockblade is amazing

[@funkymojo111]

Nice intro!! Yes, definitely can hear a difference. I can only afford the cheapest chatterbait. It's sitting up in the branches of a tree down near the river. It wasn't even worth trying to get it back.

[@jonathangodina9574]

Booyah bladed jig vibrates hard ! Add it to this video

[@johnbutler307]

Love the chatterbait. Thank for all your videos

[@pmm422]

Top notch content thanks!

[@williamtennill6744]

I’ve been huge on chatters before many knew about them when so traveled to lake fork younger..imparting the movement and couldn’t agree more on trailers in other video, ima a huge jackhammer fan personally and Thunder cricket just hasn’t done me as well and goo fans looks good for murky water like my homie lake if slower retrieve and the shimmy..might try a cpl out with my load of white/white grey green pumpkin or the Bret Hite delight color to red fire craw and black blue! I can get some hunting action on the jack hammer with just light sweep of rod and get back to my good Josef position reeling the slack as it falls and I’d say 70 plus pct of my bites come when I’m either deflecting, twitching or sweeping slowly and yo yo retrieve seems to work well in my timber filled rip rap and country rock murky home lake I’ve noticed the chatterbaits works from dale hollow clear water to stained to murky just fine !!! I just love striking’s and goats by z-man but my fav has to be the Razorshadz/zako by z-man/Gary Y they work and catch donkeys !!!! Especially spring and fall but they can work year around and agree that 1/2 oz 5ft deeper 3/4th out in 12 plus and 3/8 shallow I couldn’t agree more On the video great words of wisdom and just reconfirms I’m using right rod and reel set ups to like size max is 20 usually like a good 17lb but I’m a ky boy so unless around thick timber 17 or super clear I’ll go down hair more but mainly 20 on my home lake to stained. Great wisdom I’m liking your videos and sending em to partners kinda learning so hope it helps

[@camhester4251]

i like the z man custom it vibrates good and comes in good colors and only $7. if you loose it with a zoom fluke or strike king menace trailer

[@wescutchin198]

Honestly I would have each in my tackle box because some are more aggressive than others and that could help your bite

[@michaele8157]

Awesome video. Id love more of these

[@BassFishingHQ]

I plan on doing more in the future!

[@bosshogg6653]

Having a good amount of jackhammers I've noticed some hunt better than others.!

[@xDx0xUxGx]

I've tried a handful and the only one that has caught fish(so far) has been the Jackhammer Stealth Blade in clearwater shad.

[@luckylucky9006]

Great video from my own personal experience the click bait is truly 3👎, thank you for your hard work & time giving us all the great tips from your own experiences it has helped me a ton.

[@BigBen7959]

Why not showing the Picasso bladed jig?

[@SoSaysYou]

Thank you for dispelling the weird fact that the jackhammer has this special "hunting" action. This is only true if you are burning it and trust me, burning a half oz chatterbait all day is not ideal. Good review.

[@BassFishingHQ]

Yes I really didn’t see a hunting action in the jackhammer, but it definitely catches them though

[@SoSaysYou]

@@BassFishingHQ it does, but honestly I don't know if it's $13 better than the custom or the elite.

[@BassFishingHQ]

@@SoSaysYou some days it probably is and some days it probably isn’t lol

[@danluther1741]

Great info man!! I like tge fall of the Googan! (Considering I have a box full of Z Mans! Lol)

[@BassFishingHQ]

Definitely the most unique fall I have seen from a bladed jig