Chatterbait strategies for catching bigger bass.

[@bass60guy]

Steve, I like the way you prove your techniques with catching a few during the explanation of the retrieve! Awesome!

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Thanks for the support Bass Guy. Just one problem-sometimes the fish just don't bite.

[@jdean1851]

HOT TIPS" THANKS from Idaho!

[@jayvang33]

Love the tips. The Delta is unique and I feel like I learn something new every time I go out and fish it.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Thanks jayvang. I'm learning too. I'll keep posting and shairing info on whats working foe me.

[@kpshowtime4094]

Man awesome content, your chatter bait technique is so helpful Steve. Thanks brother going tomorrow to the delta with my son gonna give it a shot

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Thanks KP. Send me a report. Good luck.

[@garyspopusa8311]

I have been frustrated as hell on my chatterbait This is a really good video. Thank you.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Hey Gary Thanks for watching. If your fishing the Delta I suggest sticking with the chatterbait-dont get frustrated and keep gringing the weeds- everyone has been in your same place-keep your confidence and keep chucking. if your fishing mostly clear water lakes with no weed groth the chatterbait can be hit and miss. last suggestion -if your on the delta-give the jackhammer a try. let me know how you do.

[@garyspopusa8311]

In Deep on the Delta with Steve Cooper thanks for commenting. It’s really appreciated. I’ll be shopping for the Jackhammer tonight!

[@lsfambam3]

Always great info! Thank you!

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Thanks Laura-good luck-send me a report from your next trip.

[@allenyee7031]

Very refreshing video. Clear and concise information and the video is sharp and well coordinated. Excellent work!

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Thanks Allen I will be posting more videos weekly. Hope to see you on the water.

[@btran92]

Just want to say awesome video. I’ve been enjoying the bladed jig a lot and was trying to increase my performance with it. One question I have for you is do you ever catch them and you realize you just have them pinned and the hook hasn’t really penetrated the mouth enough? Would switching to a medium heavy moderate be the solution to this? I noticed when I switched to a moderate fast rod the hook penetrated well, but idk if that was because those fish just hit it like a train.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

If you're getting a better hook up rate with what ever rod your useing-keep using it. Every rod makes has a different version of heavy or med. heavy. A general rule is if the hook is not penetrating go with a little faster rod. It may take some experimenting but when everything gets right you will know - you'll have a good hookup rate and fish will not come unbuttoned. Good Luck.

[@tonyl3461]

In response to one of the questions below you indicated that you use 4 ft. Of mono as a leader. What knot do you use to connect to the braid, and why is it not a problem to drag that knot through the rod’s guides? Or is it a problem?

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Hi Tony I use a improved FG knot - any knot that is draged through a guide is a problem. In water that is less than about 3 ft. vis. I will go strait braid - it cuts through weeds better and I have a better feel for the vibration. I use mono in clear water because I get bit more - I use 18 lb. maxima with an improved FG knot. (checkout salt strong for inst. on thr FG knot) I also use a dab of UV knot sence to the knot and have had no trouble with breakage. I also redo knots once a week. I use Jackhammer chatterbaits 90% of the time - I also think the short mono leader must have an effect on the vibration and the kick of the bait - I fish the bait very slow with a quick reel turn that maks the bait do what I call a hip shake. I really can't explain why but the 55lb. braid to 18 lb. mono on a jackhammer just flat out produces for me.

[@tonyl3461]

@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 Thanks for the clarification. Just so happens that I am moving from the Crazy Alberto to the FG knot. Thanks for the UV Knot Sence tip! I really enjoy hearing your information every week. And TT.Tiger agrees, if your “Tiger Wants Out” open the door!

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Make sure you tie the FG knot correctly - make sure the mono is 18 or 20 lb test and make sure to retie after a few days of fishing.

[@xiaofengli9154]

Hi Steve, could you introduce a little more on the gear setup for chatterbait? like rod (power, action, glass or hybrid or graphic), line, reel ratio, appreciated.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Hey Li Every has their own ideas on set up but a 6.1 or 7.1 reel will work. In the delta I use 50 lb. braid with about 4 feet of 18 lb. Maxima mono. I think its important to to use the leader so your bait will ride over the weed s and not cut through causing more hang ups. I'm 6.4 so I like a little longer rod around 7 feet to 7.2 med action tip with good back bone in the mid range is good for setting hooks and keeping them pinned once hooked. let me know how you do. Thanks

[@xiaofengli9154]

@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 Hi Steve, I just started with chatter bait fishing from this year, my setup is 7.2 MH with RF tip, 20 lb FC line, reel is 7.1 gear ratio with 1/2 oz chatterbait, I may jump to 16lb FC in the future, thanks for your sharing again.

[@tcm124]

Xiaofeng Li , Excellent request , would definitely appreciate more rod information.

[@xiaofengli9154]

Tom Dean I am using shimano expride EX172MHA

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

@@xiaofengli9154 Thats a great set up to start with-as you start finding more action you will make the adjustments to suit your style of fishing-watch as many videos as pos. and you'll find lots of different opinions-take what sounds good to you and just keep adding to your arsenal-good luck

[@HappyDogBassFishing]

Great show Steve! Enjoyed it a lot. Great tips. Looking forward to seeing more. Good luck out there. 🐶🦴🦴🦴

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Thanks Happy Dog-lets hope the big fish bite and everyone will be happy-congrats on your DD earlier this year-you won't forget that one.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Just don't go out and catch all my fish. If they don't get your motor in soon there won't be any fish left within a mile of PP.

[@HappyDogBassFishing]

@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 I always tell them to bite your bait next when I let them go. Good luck out there.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Finally - someone talking some sense.

[@kumaboyy.7443]

Thanks, Steve! Suppose to go out Saturday probably more for striper than bass, we will see!

[@norcal_angler5310]

Great video Steve. I love your style. Keep on creating them!

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

thanks for the view. Next week two worm vedieos and then a fun one I am calling the 30 30 Delta challenge. I getting on the boat and I'm giving myself 30 hours-no gettig off the boat-and trying to catch a 30 lb. sack. Should be fun.

[@norcal_angler5310]

@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 Get em champ! I'm excited for the next video

[@melvinwhitten1760]

They also have the shock d blade large blade for deep offshore

[@papapump5738]

Great video Steve this is G ENE bova I will be applying your expertise to the jackhammer chatter Be AIT you really know what your talking about that's for sure thank you

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Hey Genethanks for taken a peek-I'll be watching for you on the water.

[@ianadair]

Great video Steve! Keep em up, looking forward to the next one.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Were going to make a fisherman out of you yeat. Hope youre well-make sure you check out the 30 hour 30 pound video-kind of a naked and afraid fishing style-out in a couple of weeks- ill let you know. WE'LL TALK SOON

[@ianadair]

@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 Yeah I think you might! Looking forward to it, sounds like an exciting one! Talk soon.

[@morganswisher1937]

Great videos, Steve. I have a question: I seem to lose lots of fish on chatterbaits. I switched to a soft rod made for Chatterbaits and my hookup has improved, but I don't seem to get the hook penetration. I see you lost one at the boat also. Any tips

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

I like using a med. rod with a fairly fast tip and power in the mid section. I use 55 lb braid line with 3 to 4 feet of 16 to 20 lb. mono. This rig allows me to be able to feel the vibration of the chatter bait and also set hook hard without break offs. I suggest rotating through a few of your rods and make sure you're not sitting a really good C/bait rod that you don't even know you have. I have found lots of really good combos that I never suspected to be much untill I found just the right combo of rod -reel-line and leader. Good luck.

[@52orozco]

Awesome video lot of good tips. What Gear ratio do you recommend for throwing chatterbaits.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Thanks Netos-all my reels are 7 to 1. I like the versitality. You can always slow down. Thanks for watching and let me know how you do. Was out this morning and was thinking about starting up with the chatterbaits-can't wait.

[@jeffc2630]

That's really effective! Lol

[@timothycantu3118]

Good video and tips. Putting links to your gear and baits would make it even better.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Thanks for the suggestion--- just getting started and still figuring out the camera and editing stuff. I realley dident expect this many people would be watching-it's going to get better. Thanks for watching-stay tuned in I will be posting more soon.

[@timothycantu3118]

@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997. You're off to a great start. I'm always looking for any Delta tips I can get. Keep up the good work.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Thanks Timothy-I'll be posting every week. good luck and hope to seeyou on the water.

[@norcal_angler5310]

@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 plus Steve you can earn commission if people buy through the links you post! Do it!

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

@@norcal_angler5310 Thanks for the info. I just go on to instagram thanks to your advice. I am up loading a little more content before adding foliowers. been working on film editing-new worming video i will upload later todat that I think is really good. By next year I hope to start posting under water footage. Thanks for the advice

[@tcm124]

Steve, very helpful video. If you do another chatter bait video, could you cover rod selection. Thank you and best wishes.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Thanks for watching-thanks for the suggestion-I'm learnig as I go and will try and remember to add rod detailsin comming videos. I like the Dobbyns Sierra Series rod for chatter baits. SA733-Med/Hvy fast action. I also use an old NRX rod that cost 3 times the cash and not really any better for my style of Chatterbait fishing. Some folks like a little slower rod but I really like the sensitivity of the fast action-just remember when your bait hangs up in vegatation point the rod at the bait and try using the reel to free it up. as soon as it pops out kill the bait.

[@tcm124]

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[@tcm124]

Steve , thank you for answering my question. Really appreciate your help. Best wishes.

[@chriscarey1985]

Hi steve, have u tried the zman razor Shad as a trailer? It was actually designed to be a chatterbait trailer. I’ve had decent luck and they last forever.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

I have not tried them. I like z-man- I know the bait-just haven't tried it-thanks for the info. I will give them a try. What chatter bait are you using. I'm going to do a review on the new Seckel top water chatter bait-it looks like it's going to be a good one.

[@chriscarey1985]

@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 I also use the jackhammer. Same basic lineup you had in the video but I also throw the bluegill color and have had pretty good success with it.

[@chriscarey1985]

I haven’t heard about that top water chatterbait I’ll be interested to see what you think.

[@mikegreathouse513]

That’s A Video Coop.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Thanks Mike. Thats a old one. Had a lot of fun doing that one.

[@deanmcvey8617]

Hey Steve, I recently discovered your channel and it’s great! Keep up the good work. I was wondering what you use to paint your blades? Also, I love that you catch two fish while demonstrating your retrieve. Proof is in the pudding.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Hey Dan sotty for the late reply - just found your question . I use any paint I have. Scuff up the blade and paint - the paint pens work well and are easy to use. If the paint wear off I repaint.

[@52orozco]

Where can I buy the trailer

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

unfortunatly Manns does not make the reelin shad any more I have been using the Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swiman. They make great colors - cheep - and you can get them at TW. Work well with a jackhammer - try the GP flamethrower on a green pun. bait. Let me know how you do - good luck.

[@52orozco]

Thanks Steve the bait you recommended Kamikaze gp flamethrower on a gp chatterbait got the job done today 💪

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

@@52orozco You just made my day - thanks for watching and congrats on the catch.

[@melvinwhitten1760]

The Jackhammer is a great chatter bait but why spend 20.00 on a chatter bait when there is sometng out there just as good or better. The Picasso shock blade. It comes in the shock blade pro, the shock blade fx, the shock blade undressed, the shock blade tungsten knocker heavy cover only 9.99 at tackel warehouse. Dont believe me fish it for yourself.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

I've tried some of the Picasso stuff and like it but I have not tried their chatterbait-i'll have to take a look. Thanks

[@mikepeiffer7454]

Uh-oh this could be trouble, lol

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

I hope it means big trouble. Good luck.

[@olddirtybassin]

Awesome video with a lot of great tips. Going to try this out this weekend. Thanks!

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Thanks for watching-good luck.