How to Catch Your First Bass on a Chatterbait - Realistic Fishing!

[@randymorris8740]

By putting the fire out the fish gods rewarded you handsomely... LOL

[@Do0msday]

I love the feel of a bass hitting a chatterbait/spinnerbait. It's just pure explosion like going from 0 to 60 out of nowhere. I normally fish softbaits and get fish on the fall or after letting it sit a little and I can normally tell there's a bit before setting the hook. With a chatterbait it basically sets the hook right away and that jolt is such a wake up call. And the fact that you had a nice sized bass that also broke water...man, if that isn't the epitome of a nice fish I don't know what is. That was one nice fish. And it takes a real scumbag to leave a fire smoldering like that with grass and trees around. It's not like it was on a beach with only sand and would eventually go out on its own...that fire was still going when you were there. At least you were nice enough to take care of it so others wouldn't have to breath in all that smoke. Your channel has really showed a ton of improvement this year and it's great being along for the ride.

[@fidangyang1995]

No drama, no click bait, no hype, no promoting brands. Just straight up Realistic Fishing n just wat I like!

[@Devildoc2875]

Love the chatterbait. If you like that lure, give the shudder bait a try. Its similar to the chatter bait. It has a plastic blade and displaces water more than the chatter bait. It's made by Terminator.

[@markdenney8799]

That smile tho...FANTASTIC!!! Nice one.

[@penguin12902]

"and I'm right up into the tree!" - now that's realistic! That happens every time I tell myself "whatever you do, stay out of the tree" - Woosh, right into the tree!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Congrats, that was a solid largemouth on the chatterbait! It's funny how one side of a dock...nothing. Try the next side...they hit it. Good call switching to the worm later to get another!

[@henryunwin8121]

I need a t-shirt like that for our volunteer fire department. "When I'm not putting out fires I'm catching big bass on chatterbaits."

[@ryankeller4864]

I love the way you rip into idiots that leave trash everywhere. Keep up the awesome work!

[@Dawgs241]

That burning spot looked like a portal to hell attempting to open. You saved us all with that cup and water, and at the same time, caught some nice fish. This is the best fishing channel!!

[@captainmgtow2096]

I remember my first chatter bait bass hit right at the bank out of nowhere scared the piss out of me

[@charlestheroux8504]

Same here. Almost dropped my combo

[@catchnothingfishing6457]

That was my first spinnerbaits fish ran it along the side of a hollow log and it got blasted sideways right at my feet I about fell in the water

[@greatlakezgirl649]

😂😂

[@daddyosink4413]

Same here! She wasnt but 2-3 pounds but she hit like a tank in 6 inches of water😂😂

[@robbyanderson224]

Congrats Alex! Chatter baits quickly became my go-to bait.

[@honkeykong85]

Man,that first bass was an absolute tank! Great job Alex! Keep it up!

[@Phillsshow]

Wow man that was a nice selfie..nice lure rig.

[@FranktheTank319]

The chatterbait has to be one of my favorite lures. I've caught over 20 fish on them this year. The fish that bite them are so aggressive, as well.

[@hahmmo]

This video is as real as it gets!! First fish on any lure is exciting!!

[@TimsSchoolOfFish]

Proving that you don’t need expensive gear and sponsors to catch quality fish...I love it! Nice job, brother👊🏻😎 Keep it Realistic!

[@aaronnelson1099]

If your heart's not pumping you're not having fun fishing

[@bhimmler]

It's what it's all about. I've ended up shaking with excitement after a Big Catch...

[@waynecrowe9017]

@@bhimmler +

[@mountaintime4276]

I have had no success with fresh water this summer. Chatter baits. Lipless cranks. Jerk baits. Texas rigged worms, craws and creatures. WTF! I still have you to help keep it realistic and my hopes alive. Thanks!

[@TheJuggaloFishingPosse]

Hell yes bro!!! I literally just caught a 3+ largemouth on a chatterbait at the park the other day and was so stoked. So i know how that boost in confidence feels lol. Awesome freakin catch homie. Keep it realistic!!!!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

😀 It was awesome!

[@Aviin1]

Chatterbaits have been great for me this summer because of all the grass in my local lakes. It pulls through them very easily and you can feel the action from it right away so there's no guessing whether the lure is doing what it's supposed to. Black and blue and Carolina Craw have been my best color choices. I set my mother up with one of my baitcasters and a chatterbait and she managed to catch a good bass. Her very first time using a baitcaster, too.

[@maces1405]

Congratulations on your first chatter bait fish Alex! Thanks for always doing the right thing. Putting out that fire and picking up trash. A true sportsman👍

[@ssgallencooper]

I was in Anchorage Alaska last week and saw that they have a great answer to combat litter. They put out containers made of PVC pipe to put fishing line in. Better than throwing it on the ground. Ship creek was far cleaner than what I’m used to sorry to say.

[@zackmccormick5845]

Lost my spinner this morning and thought it was gonna ruin my day. Pushed on and caught two before calling it a day. Texas zoom lizard and Ned rig. That first one always makes the day better.

[@sjones7400]

A👍👍👍👍👍nice 1st chatterbait fish! And another great vid! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@zachmauch4451]

Congrats Alex I dont have much luck on chatterbaits. 1 word of advise on the boot tail swimbaits as trailers is to rig them upside down so the tail doesn't screw up the motion of the vibrating blade.

[@RealLaneyBug]

I caught my first chatterbait Bass last weekend. Used a crawfish trailer too. It was exhilarating. I love keeping it realistic. You’re the man!

[@somerandomdude8024]

I remember my 1st chatterbait bass at an old abandoned hatchery. Took me by surprise!

[@danielesquivel9957]

I enjoyed this video very much. Great job landing that Largemouth! Awesome.

[@centralcoaster33]

Great filming, I could feel all the energy, I got excited with you! I'm still pumped from catching my first Steelhead last night, watching this was kinda close. Happy late summer and keep it realistic!

[@danguyette8984]

Been watching your shows for over a year. Great work, keep it up!

[@joshlawson8603]

Nice! Congrats on that big bass! That smaller bass on the worm looked healthy too. I could see baby bass just chillin, swimmin around with some smaller bluegill by the bank while fishing. Thanks, enjoyed the vid as usual!

[@aceashworth3339]

The hallelujah at 3:23 is hilarious! Favorite video do far!

[@WiseSnake]

I've seen some trashy banks, but I've never came up on smoldering remains. ^^

[@RealisticFishing]

I have no idea 😅

[@crazymixture57]

I know this is an older video but it appeared in my feed and helps prove to how amazing the chatterbait is. I highly recommend the Jack Hammer chatterbait. It's even better than the original, instant and harder thumping on the retrieve and just gets bass's attention. The quality is even better... it's pricy but worth it. I haven't had to use any other lure this year using it as it's got me every single bass I caught this year. Thanks as always Alex for keeping it realistic!

[@fbisurveillancevan1635]

Hey, when you use a paddle tail for a trailer on these, rig it upside down with the paddle (toe of the boot) pointing upwards instead of downwards. Better action. It's just a fluid dynamic thing.

[@j.t.cooper2963]

Well, at least they didn't piss on it to put it out. 😅 WOW!! What a beast!! 👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻

[@RealisticFishing]

Smelled like they tried

[@kevinharrigan2727]

I’ve found with the pond I fish most that the bass prefer the chatter bait fished like a Texas rig, dragging it along the bottom just barely enough to get the blade to shake. Not sure why, but it does work pretty well!

[@nashguy207]

Good Job with your first Chatterbait fish you should also try some swim jigs you can finesse them more than a chatterbait. But i agree when everything else fails try the worm one of the oldest bass lure's there is. Thanks for taking us with you and helping to keeping our lakes clean. Have a great weekend!!!

[@schoolboy405]

My first chatterbait fish was about a month ago lol, I cast over some thick branches in the water, and as soon as that chatterbait fell down from my side of the cover, that bass killed it! I’d say a good 3lbs!

[@jimmansi1187]

That first one was a beaut, I’d be psyched too, it’s a great feeling, nice catches!

[@DrFrankensteam]

Nice catch! I’ve had 0 luck with chatter baits where I fish. I keep trying them though on occasion.

[@lisatwitchell403]

You're not worm fishing, if you're not getting hung up. Great show!🐋🎣🤠

[@luckyx16]

I love love love chatterbait fishing! My scariest catch, the chatterbait got hit 8-10 feet from shore, I was totally not expecting it. I find I get best results casting as close to parallel to the bank as I can get with out catching branches, unless there is cover that I know about or can see. As for chatterbait fishing, my tacklebox is overflowing with them and I carry a separate bag of unopened ones, in case I start losing them.

[@ozzfest12349]

I'm so glad people in my town don't do idiotic crap at my local park. It's pretty clean and you don't really see any trash. Maybe a left over worm container here or there.

[@joseRcortez713]

Alex Love your content! I noticed you only have one chatterbait video. I have been using these tiny chatterbaits as small as 1/16 oz catching Bass and panfish. If you find any micro chatterbaits, would enjoy seeing you using it in a future video. Thanks for the videos, you are awesome 🤘🏽💪🏽

[@Nicksta177]

I have chatterbaits... never used cause I wasn’t confident. Maybe I’ll go out and try them now lol.

[@James-vu9qu]

I'm from Memphis and enjoy your show I love. Fishing and watch what you buy for me to try keep it realistic

[@FishingWithBIGD]

Nicely done man, that was a great chatter bait bass , congratulations on your first

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@juliosanchez4250]

Wooo!! Hell yeah Alex get some!! Wise man once told me “Just because I fish from the bank don’t mean I can’t catch a tank”

[@davetheflashguy]

I'm going back to watch your old videos before I subscribed. This one is great man, I've yet to catch a bass on chatter. This gives me hope for next year. Btw, your video production has gotten exponentially better (no knock to this video at all brother, all love).

[@jadeshand2990]

Still looking for my first chatterbait bass. Will have to keep plugging at it. Never know what’s lurking under docks. Good fish, Alex.

[@bigdaddywadepoint3627]

Good video glad to see ya throwing the chatturbait around a little bit it's a good producer for me working it at different retrieves

[@drakewieczorek7960]

Try a ribbit frog as a trailer for a chatter bait , I’ve caught multiple bass over 3 lbs using it and even a few in the 6-7 lb range ! Favorite fishing KZbinr , keep it realistic !

[@familiaoutdoors8832]

Hell yea man chatterbaits come in clutch!!! Got a vid of my first pike on a chatterbait this spring.

[@TrapHDCuz]

This video gives me hope just caught my first spinner bait bass 2.5 lbs and i have two of those zman chatterbaits i havent gotten any bites on them yet gonna keep trying

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck!

[@cunoit2350]

Putting out fires to catching bass on the chatter...sweet dude..

[@melvinhowell5469]

Congratulations! Just bought my first chatter bait...gonna give it a try next outing! Keeping it Realistic!

[@sammyvh11]

They work great on the Susquehanna River in PA

[@TylerGoesFishing]

I got a nice chunky one on a white chatterbait a few days ago. Ive also recently started to use chatterbaits.

[@fishbrainfrancis5174]

Adding likes to your videos, ev3n if they are older. I kinda like to think that your bearded wisdom can keep me out of trouble when I want to tell at examples in boats

[@djtexicano]

Chatterbait is still my favorite! I like using a white fluke trailer with white Chatterbait...in dirty water, I use black & blue Chatterbait with a blue Yum U-tail worm as a trailer....they get results!!

[@bassdaddy1730]

Nice bass! Guess I need to break my chatter bait back out and try to catch my first bass on it again

[@GIOUTDOORS]

They have the whole lake to fish on with their boats and they choose right where you are...some fishermen eh 😑

[@GIOUTDOORS]

@@ferenc-x7p ohhh man! Sometimes i wonder why they even have a boat in the first place....

[@ThomasHardenFishing]

Nice work catching that Chatterbait fish! Maybe they have tournaments at that ramp and those boaters were trying to catch some release fish. LOL!

[@ryanferrara2996]

Caught my second biggest Largie on a chatterbait this year. I love them.

[@fishingjacob86]

Just caught my first chatterbait bass the other day too and it was awesome! Good job!

[@aldeureaux5184]

Man I agree with you! Why were oils a boat guy fish one of the few places a bank guy has to fish? Fun watching you catch that big fish!

[@the_ray_garza]

Nice bass!!! Congrats on the chatter bait catch. Makes me want to give it another shot!

[@louisweckesser1704]

Congrats on your first chatterbait bass, nice fish, my first chatterbait bass was also like a 4 pounder in late March it's the only one I've caught also .

[@andrewnicely8468]

That was your reward for being a great human being and putting out some dumb persons fire. Good things happen to good people. You sir are good people. You are welcome on my boat any day.

[@CHUNKYCATSFISHING]

You should’ve went to the store to buy some fajitas that’s what my Primos would’ve done 😂 also I love the thumbnail👍

[@hayatahmed7537]

Love your channel...learning ALOT...seems like your channel keeps it real!!!!!

[@fishin2themax245]

YES! I have yet to catch a bass on a ZMan Chatterbait__ sharing your excitement and gonna give it a try again

[@DinsmoreOutdoors]

Chatterbaits catch big bass! caught my PB on a chatterbait it was 11lbs 7oz!!! was pretty cool to see your bass swirl on your bait before you set the hook!

[@KZizFISHIN]

thanx for the great vid brother im chasing my first chatterbait bass now and you gave me the confidence to keep on grinding thanx for keeping it realistic

[@easloc1676]

Try a medium speed steady retrieve with the chatterbait, it always works for me

[@damonburge2717]

Chatter baits are one of my go to lures, always seem to work for some reason and they are fun and easy to fish as well! Good video man

[@matruthn.m.bassin]

My strike king Rage blade and the Rage Swimmer ended up on an island that is in the middle of our local pond. 👍

[@Applegarth1313]

I seem to have the same luck with chatterbait fishing...there are probably 4 or 5 hanging in various logs and stick ups on my ponds...

[@ChrisJones-fm6wp]

I used the same setup the other day. Brand new bait caster, first time with a chatterbait. 3rd cast caught a huge 24" almost 8 lber. I lost another slightly smaller after that and later on caught my first bowfin. Idk why I waited so long to try one!

[@559LILPAW]

I was waiting for the star spangled banner music to play like on the first frog fish lol that was a really nice fish congratulations 🎉🎈🍾 👍🏾

[@Jared_304]

My favorite local lake is always muddy like 1 ft visibility is clearest I've ever seen it lol. Black jigs and black picasso tungsten vibrating jigs are all I use lol

[@rossbowman202]

Congratulations Alex on the chatter bait bass.

[@victorkaren2393]

That was definitely a nice bass!!! I have heard about those lures, but have never tried one. I think I need to go out and get one (or two or three)... Keep the Realistic videos coming!!!

[@castaddictfishing9978]

That's awesome I still haven't caught my first chatter bait bass...Good for you💪😎🎣

[@lolmetswhathappeneduhhh2029]

Big Beautiful Bass, BBB. That thing launched on that chatterbait! Definitely a high 3lb for sure, maybe even a shade over 4. My guess: 3 lbs 13 oz. Damn good fish.

[@mattsmith1700]

My guess is 2 pounds I just got done catching like 5 2.85 lb fish 2.44 lb fish with a scale they were definitely bigger than that still a nice fish

[@armandorjusino]

A good deed and you got rewarded, basic realistic behavior, I wish you the best fellow angler friend.

[@theguyettesfaithfamilyfun0622]

Love the chatter bait ..definently one of my go to baits!!!

[@PolishMattski]

awwwww yeah, nice one dude! One of my top 5 lures right there. Here in MN we also have pike so you never know whats going to hit that chatterbait. Great search lure and if you're mindful you can cover water even through some lighter vegetation. Keep it up man!

[@Applegarth1313]

Sweet video...but people are losers...leaving fire and trash...but fishing is usually a good start to dealing with stupidity

[@RealisticFishing]

People are pretty annoying sometimes 😅

[@peewee6377]

Hell to th' yeah! Bass boat guys sometimes kill me. Way to go on the garbage. Good job as always.

[@BaumGrillinzBBQ]

What the trash man! I just don’t get people. Great fishing! Gonna have to go land a few fish myself now! 👍👍

[@RealisticFishing]

People are strange

[@jdsjjans9157]

Nice video I need to watch more of you your really inspiring, what type of fishing do you do? I used to do lure but now I do float

[@josephnywayfarer1345]

Nice chatterbait Bass and hey,hey,hey second Bass of the day on a t-rig!

[@arturomoreno4911]

Bro u got that baitcaster humming!!!!! Nice nice nice fish!!!

[@christopherwiggins1705]

Congrats Alex great fish. It has been a slow bite for a bank angler here in Houston. Happy for ya man

[@chrisgonefishing3605]

Gorgeous catch!

[@randallpinkfloyd7225]

Great bladed jig bass! Monster strike!

[@TheMoonEcat]

Nice big fish with the chatterbait. Oh and I like your shirt.

[@sethride9042]

Congrats on the catch I just caught my first bass the other day on a topwater frog there is nothing else like it.