Do Rattles Help You Catch More Bass?

[@Ashtenlynch]

I have been reading the book- Knowing bass by Dr Keith Jones. There is a study in there where they are testing rattles vs no rattles in clear water. The rattles won in the soft plastic category by 20% vs no rattles. I know bass do not read text books and there is a ton more variables to it but it definitely made me think. I have some experimenting to do this season.

[@Ashtenlynch]

Research was done by Berkley

[@MattStefanFishing]

interesting..might just be something that gets their interest.

[@Surfer-727]

@@Ashtenlynch Great !

[@williamknight5142]

Experimented with that when night fishing a lot. Most of the time a jig without rattles would out produce one with them when the moon was up no moon one with rattles would. Always did this when I had someone fishing with me so we could compare them at the same time and the results were pretty constant.👍👍👍👍👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

very cool!

[@terrytresemer2864]

You covered it all as always leaving me nothing else to add. I've studied and practiced this for some years now.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Excellent!

[@commoncents235]

Thanks Matt for your help on this question, I have always been a little confused on when and why to use tattles . Absolutely great information!!🐟🎣🐟🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

Happy to help!

[@stevekeen7035]

Thanks for the video Matt. This is exactly what I was hoping for when I requested this video several times. You fish rattles in jigs in the same conditions I do. I tend to use rattles in jigs and in worms more often when night fishing. Thanks again.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to help!

[@michaelswepston]

Great video Matt! On a more technical note, I believe volume makes a difference as well. The rattles can be added or removed per water clarity, from say 2-3 rattles for zero viability and down to 1 for 1ft.-2ft. visibility. That’s what I like about the versatility of collar rattles as well. Thanks again Matt!👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good call!

[@BobbyBalsaRNM]

In the same conditions you mentioned I like the Strike King ones with the rattles built-in. Still use the old brass n glass as well. Very rarely though. With all the pressure the past 5-10yrs I find myself leaning towards silent lures mostly.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for the info

[@richardblake4777]

Agree 99.9,% with you Matt. I add them to tubes and swimjigs but not always. Have caught them in crystal clear water with grass on rattletraps and on top with rattling rouges, especially in the spring. Never add them to spinner baits or buzzbaits. I've never been able to determine exactly when and when not to use them. I'm interested in seeing others comment on this subject.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Its a topic that has lots of various opinions and the comments are definitely interesting!

[@jessehandlin7589]

I always fished a triple rattle back jig it worked for me . great video

[@MattStefanFishing]

Cool, thanks

[@shawn_r_schultzfishing4883]

Definitely some interesting things to consider, I know I always go with the silent approach after the lake has had a tournament, probably because the fish have seen every rattling thing you can think of 🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@davidwilliam320]

Hey, good stuff as always, definitely eye-opening on more situations when and when not to use rattles. I personally like the rattles that you shoved into the soft plastic. I’d like to think it muffles the rattle for a different sound I guess. You mainly talked about them on jigs, but where else would you use rattles? Would you ever use them on a worm/ Senko or creature, Texas rig or a drop shot?

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep but i would use rattles to insert into the worm

[@barefootgrl]

great topic sometimes i use rattles on my jigs and sometimes not i think your right they do have a time and place

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching

[@craigstevens9734]

Very good .Half to watch this one a couple more times .Very good.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@jasonrutherfordbassfishing]

Jig rattles are so fantastic at imitating the sound cray fish make on rocky bottoms if you’ve ever heard underwater footage of them, I also do what’s counterintuitive, when you think the fish are pressured and want to go fineness, put a rattle on! I also rarely fish gin clear water but I suppose that would be an exception to my rule…

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@davidcrump2348]

We have a lake here that used to not have grass. But now it does and I don’t like fishing grass. But it is usually murky or muddy water there

[@MattStefanFishing]

interesting

[@mariaruhlman424]

I have a bit of a request. Fully admitting my ignorance. Can you talk about types of body of water? Highland vs lowland vs natural lakes and tva. What defines each of those? Am I missing a classification (beyond rivers). Maybe talk about Swing arm bends and such. Main lake points and secondary points seem straight forward, but not really understanding what the expectation is at each type of body of water. Just a thought for a video or maybe a couple video topics.

[@MattStefanFishing]

good suggestion! thanks!

[@williamgould2470]

Great answers. I have a question about the new How the rig hook you said you're working.on. You said they would be available sometime in January what will they be produced enough so that we can find them on places like taco warehouse. Since watching your a video on hoverrigging several months back I found that there was not another rayugi number one hook left in this country. I have probably spent $45 Between shipping and orders for similar hooks only to find that they will not work because the gap on the hook is too small.

[@williamgould2470]

Hover rig hook

[@MattStefanFishing]

Hook will be coming out at the end of the month. We will be selling through a website we are building first. If they do well maybe we will try to get into some retailers.

[@BassDudeFishn]

Great video, I will have to add some rattles to my arsenal.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Go for it!

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺Most species do not make noise/sound/talk unless they are warning others of danger or calling a mate. Crayfish produce what is called a “pulse train”. It sounds like hail hitting your tent, cracking your knuckles repeatedly and or Morse code. It’s a much more rapid sound then one realistically can get from fishing a jig. Experts believe it’s to warn other crayfish of predators. With that said I generally believe many species prefer to attack/ambush their prey by surprise/stealth once they realize they are busted and or seen their chances decrease and or they stop and or move on altogether. So for me on my jigs I do not use rattles because I feel like my tungsten hitting the rocks is a more natural/intriguing sound to a bass during the times of year when the bite is tough.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@douglasspickler4925]

In the 1980's and 90's when the tidal Potomac river was loaded with grass and bass rattles got me more bites than whoever was fishing with me. I even used the glass rattles in my plastics. Current years the Potomac is less than what it used to be due to pressure, less bass and grass. So I feel rattles are less effective. But on a change of the tide when the water is dirty I will use a rattle.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@cliffrichter6542]

Soooo is berkley have a new version of fire line crystal that’s braided?

[@MattStefanFishing]

not that im aware of

[@Glock-1]

What jig is that Matt? I like that head shape, the black and blue

[@MattStefanFishing]

dirty jigs swim jig. heres the link www.tacklewarehouse.com/Dirty_Jigs_Swim_Jig/descpage-DTYJGSJ.html?from=MSFG

[@paulksicinski6181]

When can you do a show and tell about the tackle that is always behind you in your videos?

[@MattStefanFishing]

I did one a while ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJjbf3VoaMdof5Y

[@paulksicinski6181]

@@MattStefanFishing thank you! Sorry I missed it!

[@jasonjordan1548]

I have done had some great days on the water with a swim jig with a rattle on it

[@MattStefanFishing]

me too!

[@ronganow2869]

I don't use rattles so much on my jigs but I do stick a glass rattle in the back end of my Ned rigs more times than knot it will out produce a non rattle maybe because small bait helps them hone In on it its best if you put drop super glue on it or you will go through a lot of rattles especially when fishing small mouth

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good!

[@Surfer-727]

@@MattStefanFishing Sounds real good at this point !

[@mikeeller557]

I don't use rattles on my jigs that often if I do I put a pill rattle in the trailer. Thanks Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@SpookyRedz]

Triple rattle back is one I love in dirty water

[@MattStefanFishing]

its a good jig!

[@fish2much12]

I fish skinny water daily. I've noticed rattles will hurt my bites when the water has more than 1 foot of visibility. They generate bites best when visibility is a foot or less. Only exception is when bass are set up on wood and I'm crashing my swimjig in the junk and banging it into everything.

[@MattStefanFishing]

interesting thanks for sharing!

[@nickkoschmeder3288]

Used to throw Booyahs and they came with rattles but after catching a few fish and fixing a trailer I'd realize that that the rattle was gone and I don't think it makes much of a difference. Now I throw Jigmasters almost exclusively and he doesn't put rattles in his. But then again I live in MN and I have dumb fish here

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@samuelschult985]

I also use the in low light conditions 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

nice!

[@LowBrowFishing]

If I'm going to throw a high-vis color anyway, like in chocolate milk or at night, then I'll use rattles. Another time I'll use rattles is if those fish are highly active and looking to feed. In cold, clear water, I won't use rattles and I'll slow down my presentation to a virtual standstill.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@Surfer-727]

@@MattStefanFishing It all adds up !

[@seizedcarcass8440]

I don’t know with rattles. I think they can be really good in spring and summer when the crawfish are most active but then again do rattles deter the fish? Idk. I’m going to try them this year on my jigs some just to see.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Go for it

[@paulksicinski6181]

And if you do not use rattles in grass, does that mean I should not throw a rattle trap type bait in and around grass?

[@MattStefanFishing]

not necessarily

[@Surfer-727]

I think they have lipless lures with no rattles.

[@SpookyRedz]

Dirty water use em , clear water take em off , great video bro

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@astrophysicistguy]

I only use rattles at times on my swim jigs. Since where I fish is just vegetation when i use a jig no rattle for sure

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@garymitchell625]

I literally cannot fish a jig without a rattle, Including football jigs. But I put my own rattles on...they are Very small and Subtle. I like a rattle that has a very light clicking sound even in clear water. Not overpowering.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Stick with what works for you

[@chrisogan7660]

I use them most of the time .the old Stanley jigs with their rattle was my favorite!!! It sounded like sand in a little glass ball.

[@kevinbeaudean704]

Thanks Matt. Denny Brauer isn't gonna like this video. I like rattles alot but can not find a good way to mount a loud rattle without affecting the skirt, trailer or jig sitting position. Dennys old rattling jig was great until they changed it. I have seen videos around lots of craws with a mike. The clicking noise was wild. My opinion is a tapping sound isn't going to stop a bass from eating. When something is in a basses world they aren't shy (my opinion only).

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing with us! Hard to argue with Denny!

[@mikefromoh2925]

I like rattles on bottom contact baits. It’s cheaper than tungsten!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing

[@bwspacity]

I use them when they don't like the jig lifted in stained

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good!

[@johnlantz7278]

Snapping a tube with just a large glass rattle inside has rewarded me with big fish under isolated trees ,or I cast the rattle into a beaver bait again the large glass rattle serves as the weight .yes you’ll lose gear just cash the check .

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@Glock-1]

I'm not huge on rattles on jigs, but if I do want one I take a glass rattle and put it in the trailer

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good!

[@jim8537]

Rattles/ no moon / muddy water always worked best for me. Smallmouth in weeds.

[@MattStefanFishing]

interesting!

[@cliffrichter6542]

Well I know when scuba driving at table rock in clear water that fish will just appear when you pickup a couple of small rocks and start knocking them together.seen big smallmouth and spots cruise up and take a close look Just saying

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep i know a guy that clacks rocks and gets fishes attention

[@tonyperez3666]

I always use rattles with jigs.

[@MattStefanFishing]

stick with what works for you!

[@maxcole3930]

I prefer no rattle's 95% of time in all my baits, exspecialy crank baits!

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good!

[@Surfer-727]

@@MattStefanFishing Jacob Wheeler said he is ani rattle in a KZbin video while he was using a silent square bill, he said he likes to sneak up on the bass and surprise them into a reaction strike. Though I have seen him use rattles. Go figure ???

[@davidcrump2348]

The only time I like rattles is very muddy water. No matter how hot or cold the water.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@yo-bass-cat4027]

I feel like 15 years ago rattles were more popular than they are now.

[@MattStefanFishing]

i agree

[@exteriorhomeservices6458]

Most fish hear between 40hz and 1,000hz. Most humans hear between 20hz and 20,000hz. Most fish can only hear up to what we would generally consider mid range. Some of those high pitched rattles are probably inaudible to fish. Very complex topic with many variables. BRAIN HURT. BIOLOGY AND PHYSICS BAD. FISHING GOOD.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Interesting!

[@wolverinex4243]

Sometimes I buy rattles so I can break them and get to the good stuff. I then implant them into my hard lures. Don't ask me why. I'm elite as fook.

[@MattStefanFishing]

we know