How to Fish a Chatterbait - Bass Fishing

The Chatterbait is easily one of the best baits in bass fishing. It catches them when other bait struggle. In this video I go over some tips and tricks that I use when fishing a chatterbait.
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[@bellabella852]

I just got back into fishing recently after coming home after four years. Friend sent me your way to brush up on what knowledge I've lost and I have to say your videos are wonderful. Thank you for all of the wonderful content, and I am so excited to finally get another Columbia River smallmouth on my line soon.

[@buddymccormack8668]

everything you said about paddletail swimbait trailers I had heard Matt Allen say, I took the time when I was on the water to try those recommendations , you ( and Matt) are absolutely right. the flat sided trailer suggestion I've never heard before, got to try that one. Thanks for the info.

[@blake102989]

I've turned all my paddle tails upside down ever since I saw the video Matt made. Haven't did it any other way since

[@Fisherman613]

My favorite chatterbaits is the project z because the blade never fails or stops like the original one. Just wish I could get a project z in a red claw don't think they exist. Thanks great video

[@chrisperez2391]

Nov. marks a yr of me fishing! I tell you something you’ve been so much help along the way I learned my drop shot , Texas rig, I mean everything I learned how to tie a FG Knot! To where I’m comfortable doing it! Man Thank you so much!!!!

[@k1ngfishing48]

Fluke master I was the dummy using the boat ramp to launch my kayaks at rocky. Your kayak videos helped me and my brother get out very first kayaks and we’re practicing and trying to join the KBF. Really awesome meeting you.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks man. I hope I didn't come off as being fussy. I figure if somebody could use a little heads up then I might as well be the one who does it.

[@toothlessjester2193]

Yessss first like and view. Love Flukemaster videos! Has taught me how to fish better. Keep up the awesome stuff!

[@ParabellumFishing]

Have a cross eyez chatter bait tied on now, fished it yesterday with no luck. I just cut the paddle off the trailer and I’ll try that next trip. Thanks for the tips. 👊🏻

[@jasonslicker3433]

The holes on the Picasso disperse air bubbles. It’s pretty cool

[@mynamejeff2006]

Thats neat. Picasso Lures is like a mile from my house!

[@taronhowell2523]

You sir are awsome preciate your vids

[@renevillalva6150]

Dude you're a bad ass, first guy I started watching when I got into Bass fishing

[@rickjames8972]

Man same here! I’ve been watching him for years!

[@Jo3yGames]

Same. His tips still help me down here in Florida, too.

[@chuychavez9]

Chatterbait season 🔥

[@mnati81]

Bass and walley love them

[@atoutdoors4649]

Thanks for the info Gene.

[@laserbeam002]

Great video and great advise. Question....Were you at Lake Lanier in North Carolina? I have relatives near there. Thank you for posting.

[@joeturner1195]

Great job thanks

[@jda3comics693]

I haven’t caught anything on a chatter I’ve caught everything on whacky rigs this year

[@theonlylandonnn]

Wow just in time for prespawn!

[@UncleMac51]

Diggin the beard fluke, looks good on ya.

[@mr.altricebell8299]

Hope your a lady talking about it look good on you!!

[@UncleMac51]

@@mr.altricebell8299 hope English isn't your first language

[@aaron5211]

Whats the name of those shades you have on ?

[@Flukemaster]

I think those are Nines Sunglasses.

[@fishing_amy]

Can’t go wrong with a chatterbait

[@arnoldfoote1925]

Started to watch your video until you said 3 different rods, and reels, that's aproxamently $450.00 for cheap set ups, and probably $500.00 in Chatterbaits, the average person can not afford that so I'll leave now.

[@bankfishinglife9797]

Love chatter bait fishing recently. Gained a lot confidence when I landed a few bass.

[@slimjimmy229]

Gene, very informative video as usual. I've turned many of my friends, who just started bass fishing, onto your vids and you have definitely helped them catch more fish. You're teaching has helped 2 of them fight and overcome their drug addictions by replacing it with the addiction of adrenaline that only those little green and brown fish can bring. Just wanted to let you know that you have made a difference in people's lives, if I know 2 of them in my small circle then I'm sure there are many more out there. God bless and keep up the wonderful work.

[@bobjalockowitz1568]

Perfect timing!! Going to hit 60° tomorrow and I'm kayaking for the 1st time.. Doubt I'll catch anything yet, but I'm tossing a new chatterbait! 🤙🤙

[@Outdoor-Tactics]

Right there with you. I know the chances are slim but I can't sit around and NOT fish when its this warm.

[@linkonlogz4186]

I caught a little guy on a roster tail. Few bluegills on a spinner.

[@bobjalockowitz1568]

@@linkonlogz4186 congrats! I'm seeing bluegill come into the river now, but cant find the bass yet. I did see 1 dead and floating. Hope its not a bad sign. Keep catching them! 🤙

[@blake102989]

@@bobjalockowitz1568 gotta have that confidence you're goin to slay em

[@wvcntryboys]

The ever so elusive Fire Craw Jackhammer...

[@chasedanforth4037]

dont believe the hype. spent months setting up several firecraw setups since thaw in illinois and the houdini destroys.

[@chasedanforth4037]

i use the newer fate black 7'3" heavy crankbait rod for the cb's and im satisfied. i want this cb spec rod big gene is talking about *cb=chatterbait

[@callmejake1423]

Just started fishing for the first time and out of MANY videos and i mean a LOT, this is the best video that answered every single question. You are a scholar my friend, and to that i say thank you!

[@combofriend4461]

I'm new to this- one thing I still don't fully get is- I always hear about how you want glass or moderate action on chatterbait bc it gives you "good load"/deeper parabolic bend on the bite for better hook set. I understand what that means, but I don't get what's different about a swim jig that I don't see the same recommendation for both. Why is the bite so different for a swim jig vs bladed jig that the recommendation for different action is so strong?

[@collector_effectors]

I actually like a little flex in the line and tip with swim jigs or really any moving baits.

[@stoneysdead689]

Nice timing man- perfect. The new Chatter Bait from z man, the Cross Eyez chatter bait, has a weed guard on it to- which also helps keep it from getting hung up in wood. Using a flatter trailer like this, I use the Gambler Komodo, with the new weed guard means I can fish wood pretty effectively with it- which is awesome because very few ppl are throwing them on wood. Plus- they still have the firecraw color in the cross eyez cb- try finding a JH in that color, if you do you'll pay two prices for it.

[@mikemiller9936]

Went to the river yesterday and caught 3 largemouth and 1 small mouth. The first two were on a Texas rigged Senko the third one was on a watermelon red Yum dinger and this blew my mind I caught the fourth fish on a wacky rig Senko. Thank you Gene for all the how-to's brother keep up the good work!!!

[@standup3686]

Being fairly new to fishing, I bought a set of cheaper version chatterbaits and came here to learn to use them. I went with his preferred method of retrieve, and 3 trips to a couple of lakes later, I still have the same white/chartreuse tied on. I've never caught so many fish. It's been a ton of fun. Needless to say, this is my new favorite lure.

[@stclairstclair]

I'm on a fixed income, I don't have money for a rod to match my lure, My rod and spinning reel are quality but that's all I can afford, all my young money is still in my trap guns!

[@vegasvato55]

I WOULD LOVE TO SEE SOMETHING ON THE DIFFERNT TYPES OF SOFT PLASTICS THAT CAN BE USED AS SWIM BAITS??? AND HOW TO RIG THEM?? AND WHERE TO FISH THEM???

[@blake102989]

Look at the videos Tactical Bassin made on chatter baits. It's where I learned about trailers

[@texasbassranger]

Yeah....uh, no. I lost 9 lures last year and 6 of them were chatterbaits. I'm a retiree on a fixed income and I can't justify spending almost 20 bucks on a lure I am destined to just lose. I mean, if you can afford that kind of cost, I envy you. I fish the mini max and the original chatterbait by Z man and it works fine. I just make sure I don't get overly attached to them.

[@JohnLong02245]

I saw what you were doing on that channel we were fishing and you caught that 18”. I tried a chatter bait drifting the next day cause the wind was blowing pretty good but in the right direction. I had two good bites but missed them both. I wonder??🤔 I’m gonna try the pop pop pop method. Thanks for hanging with us Wednesday.

[@AndyOutdoorsChannel]

how about throwing a chatterbait on a 7ft medium heavy power, medium fast action style baitcasting setup with 30lb braid to a 15lb mono leader?

[@NATURECOASTPDLTOURS]

Ribbit Frogs has some nice action and profile combined with zman chatterbait.

[@joegrande4848]

Popping grass loose from a soft plastic an lure when you pause an then pop aggressive bass will smash that lure hard. When you pause an put slack in line to pop lure loose hold on tight bass will hit garenteed 😃👍

[@kerryparks1979]

Thunder cricket bombed out for me in Missouri. The ones with a with a split ring, is a waste of money. They either don't chatter or the whole bait will spin.

[@rogercrouse5531]

Lose a lot more fish ???? 8:45 LOL just kidding ..... Great Video!!!

[@jasonstimson6617]

The word chatterbait cracks me up, I new to fishing but when I heard it, I was like nasty 😂

[@raywilliams6098]

i swear by blade minnow!!!!!!!!!! and i make my own z man shads and make my own bandito bugs. only 3 i use 3 over 8lbs in last year

[@Jo3yGames]

Am I the only person in existence who still uses a spinning reel for competitive fishing and all the time?

[@stclairstclair]

I can't use a bait caster comfortably, unfortunately as a kid I didn't have anyone to teach me and now as an old man I don't want to change.

[@josh0833]

The chatter bait is my confidence bait. Caught multiple 6 pounders on it. It has definitely increase the quality of the size of my fish. Looking to go bigger lol

[@brianallred2024]

Thanks Gene for the great info.. I love the chatterbait.. one of the things I love to throw.. so thank you again for the additional info and techniques on how to be successful with a CB

[@rednekray]

man ive tried to get this chatter bite going on lanier but i dont know what it is. i can catch em in just about any pond but lanier is a no go

[@paulgonzalez3667]

What size do you use on your chatterbait 1/2 3/8 ?

[@tvm2209]

What’s difference between a chatterbait and a bladed jig if any?

[@melvinwhitten1760]

we alway talk about chatter baits getting hung up in wood or what have you why dont we ever talk about the weedless chatter bait more. There are some on the market like the Peppers custom chatter bait, Z-Man chatter bait freedom and Rick Clunns trickster2 and im sure there are more. You shoulb do some videos on those baits. You can get all those baits at Tackel Warehouse.

[@Flukemaster]

I don’t use them because I have trouble hooking up with them. I have to use a stiffer rod for them.

[@maniak557]

Soooo we don’t just slow retrieve these? I feel like an idiot 🤣

[@hidekintvbassfishingch]

I also use Swing Impact FAT ！

[@elonmust7470]

9:45 ROFL

[@rickhalle-podell169]

Camera work is rough on this. Too much zooming

[@landos_kicks9102]

Abraisx is not that good at abrasion tests. It is funny

[@Steve-qw8hj]

Damn dude you are just a rod and reel commercial !!!

[@SkunkMonkey991]

Very useful info,thanks.

[@shootertg]

Good timing for this. Gonna have 3 days in a row upper 60’s I was leaning towards chatterbaits. I’ve always set hook straight up, and I’ve lost a few for sure. As always thanks for the tips!

[@ssoutdoors9828]

Could you use a toad style trailer like the rabbit frog or zoom horny toad like the beaver style bait to prevent snags?

[@Flukemaster]

I bet that would work great.

[@christopherconkright1317]

How do you pick the weight of a chatterbait

[@jameshartwell2264]

This is the best chatter bait video I've seen. I just fell in love with fall bass fishing with a chatter bait and cant wait to try it this year at pre spawn up here in New York State. I learn something every time I watch you Flukemater !!!

[@robperez3433]

Thanks for the guidance

[@applingsheart6156]

Another great video buddy be safe God bless and keep fishing

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Great video and insights brother

[@Flukemaster]

Much appreciated

[@JohnSmith-cf3nx]

Love your videos. Thanks

[@hoopsheavenpa]

I loved your first Chatterbait vid, but this takes it to a new level! Super content! Need to try the yo-yo retrieve if this ice ever melts up north.

[@andyray1099]

Hey Gene. I fish Clarks Hill. How would a bladed jig fare on main lake points during the herring/shad spawn?

[@RIP_LIPPIN]

As long as you have a bladed jig color that resembles the bait in your waters, you’ll tear em up. You can fish it multiple ways. Very versatile bait

[@ChubChub4000]

This is a really good question, I’d like to know as well.

[@davidmccartney7577]

I use split tails also with great success

[@markbennett7057]

Great information! I’m just curious….what is the round thing on the bill ofyour Grambling cap? :)

[@Flukemaster]

It's called the Anglr Bullseye. There's a link down in the description that will explain all about it.... and that's a Georgia Bulldog hat. :)

[@markbennett7057]

@@Flukemaster ahhhh. Thank you. You know a Baylor dude has to give your Gdawg hat some grief!!

[@jasonashburn2431]

Get video thanks for the advice

[@jelderfishing1985]

Great video! Go Dawgs!

[@malvinjones6619]

Lol on the “hanging up in brush comment”😁

[@sethpierucki6113]

They work at night!

[@darrenmasten4800]

Excellent video. Thanks for the tips. I will say the best day Ive ever had with a CB was without a trailer of any kind. Absolutely slayed them. That being said, I will try some of your trailer tips.

[@lenclark6099]

GENE, don't about the Z MAN Project Z Chatterbait. It comes weedless or none weedless and the weedless style comes thru laydowns and brush very well, AND, IT catches fish. I use it anytime I am fishing through wood of any kind and have had very good luck with it. Use the same colors you were talking about. Very good video!!!

[@pine0981]

How can a guy get a Aluma craft hoodie?????

[@Flukemaster]

Probably from their website.

[@2b_outdoors182]

1/4-1/2oz with 4in paddletail swim bait absolutely kills Northern pike, I've caught a bunch on that set up with med-h fast action spinning setup. Steady retrieval with pauses and jerks worked in..or 1/8oz with 1.5in swimbait on a light setup also super fun

[@pikepursuer1808]

Don't use either Strike King Rage Tail or Hog farmer Spunk Shad with your Jack Hammers?

[@blake102989]

You should try the z man swing head chatter bait. It's the only one I catch fish on specifically the green pumpkin with a strike king paddle tail upside down on the hook and I have a lot of different colors in the z man line. Although I haven't used the jackhammer yet. If you turn a paddle tail upside down on the hook it kicks much better

[@FishHuntFreedom]

Mikey Ballz just did this video sorry to say. He specifically mentions using a flat bottom trailer so you don’t hang up on wood

[@Bullmongani]

Lake Lanier huh?

[@Dmgolfer22]

Been fishing chatterbaits since they came out. The first model was and remains the best IMO. Bigger, thinner blade with sharper edges creating more thump. I’d pay good 💰 for a bunch of those from the first couple years.

[@JeffGrissettDementedmagazine]

You really break things down very well! Much respect and love brother! CHATTER BAIT!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👊

[@jheissongaona3935]

Coming back to this video I discovered a 7'3" heavy fast action rod with a good quality 15ib mono kills it. Favorite chatterbait for me hands down. And I was just messing around when I accidentally found that. Could you try this setup and give your opinion

[@andyleonard7388]

Don't know if you have tried it but FISH Head Primal Vibe Bladed Jig will absolutely shake to rod in you hand .

[@mnati81]

Use braided line

[@markdaly7017]

Hey Gene, Was wondering if you would do another raymarine electronics video. I enjoyed your first one. Was hoping you would do another one. I love my raymarine.

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

They can be fun

[@DavidMccallister65]

Gene, does the chatterbait work well on Spots for you on Lanier?? I'm in Forsyth and fish Lanier a lot but I've never really put much confidence in it unless I'm back in the creeks or up the river

[@imtheone221]

Very good video

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

What great information for somebody new to ChatterBait fishing. Thanks again, and keep up the great work

[@brassteeth3355]

Thanks for the insight. I've always been intimidated by these things. I have a tendency to get hung up.

[@luxr3148]

I never understood the whole reel speed thing, I fish mostly a 7 or 8 speed as it’s easier to reel slow than to reel fast when required. But then I fish in Australia so might be forgiven for fishing to the environment.

[@mikerosado6459]

I use a diawa 8:1:1 and I just fish it slow. Honestly the best reel i have for chatt fishing. Went 4 for 4 on hooksets biggest fish was 3 lbs 14 ounces smallest was 2 lbs. I understand moving it too fast with a fast reel but a little discipline goes a long way. Plus once I set that hook I can land them fairly quickly. That 8 speed is awesome when bringing them in

[@seanaustin7674]

Hey gene. I bought a few 13 fishing rods in 2019. One of them was the chatter crank rod. I fish from a kayak which may play a factor but I find that the rod tip is too whippy for me to get a nice far cast. Any advice on what to change?

[@knkylicious]

Caught 10 on a chatter bait yesterday all around a pound to pound 1/2

[@FrankTheSAHD]

First comment

[@robstone1489]

Gene. Picked up some Picasso Tungsten Shock Blades after you recommended it. Do you fish it any different on the bottom since it has that football head? Really loving it.

[@smiley454jmw]

Try putting a ribbon tail worm on your chatterbait it really works good fishing grass and more open areas

[@teamazfishingcharlesmartin1012]

The master

[@BrianParkerson]

I recked them yesterday and today on a Chatterbait, ripping it through hydrilla. Using Strike King Rage Bug for trailer. Water temp increased from 54 to 60 degrees over the 2 days.. . awesome bute! 👍

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Great video! I just bought a bunch of jackhammers but now I don't know what to do with my original chatterbaits. 🤔

[@Flukemaster]

Oh no!