Is the Z-Man Chatterbait DEAD? (Thunder Cricket, Booyah Melee, Shudder Bait, Trickster & More)

[@MidwestBassHunter]

Thanks for the shoutout Debo! Great video also...

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hey! You're welcome man. Thanks for doing some sweet underwater footage!

[@xJAWAx]

I wouldn't mind more "deep dives" into different baits. The history was actually really interesting to me.

[@flapjack622]

i agree, another style video like this would be awesome

[@xJAWAx]

@@flapjack622 never knew that a history of the chatterbait and profile on it's competitors was what i wanted, but it's dope for sure 😁

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@flapjack622 I can make that happen!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Can definitely do more. What are you thinking next?

[@xJAWAx]

@@DEBOSFishing good question. Maybe jigs, there's so many different kinds and they're so situational. I would reckon a lot of people have questions about their uses. Or maybe different kinds of frogs, just because I love frog feeshin.

[@dustinh806]

The z-man used to be my favorite until I found the trickster on sale at Walmart one time for like $2 so I bought several in white, black, and green pumpkin... those quickly became my go too.. the action is awesome and you can throw them anywhere due to the weedless setup! Put some type of crawfish trailer on the black or green pumpkin and work the bottom in heavy cover it’s deadly!

[@brandonwinter1456]

I think our grandkids will still be throwing Z man chatterbaits.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Agreed! They flat out catch fish!

[@elliottdl704]

I appreciate you taking the time to make these videos. I bass fished with my dad as a young kid but primarily just fish with live bait with my kids. Honestly mostly because there's so many different types of artificial baits and I am just not familiar with them. Your videos like this helps me understand how they're used and make me want to give them a try! Thanks Debo!

[@DEBOSFishing]

That's awesome to hear man. That's what it's about, learning and having fun. Thanks for watching!

[@justinbeard4733]

Bought a Jack hammer, threw it around a bit. Lost it on stick almost went swimming for it.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I know man, not easy to lose one. I've been there too!

[@johnbaker4847]

As usual, everyone is pushing the "new lure" BUT, only the Feesherman's Friend DEBO takes the time to show, explain and compare the differences. Thanks again for being there for us, GREAT VIDEO! 😃😊😎

[@DEBOSFishing]

The thanks all goes to awesome folks like you who support my channel. Otherwise...I'm just another dude talking to a camera 🤣👊

[@hannanbryant5489]

I with my brother 98% of the time. He tried one of the rage blades it's was pretty decent until the hook and skirt fell off the blade not to impressed. Great video! Always love watching!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yikes! That would render the rage blade quite useless 🤣 thanks for watching man 👊

[@johnhancock517]

I'm still amazed that you don't have more subscribers. I don't think the z-man chatterbait will ever go away. I'm in the same boat about the jack hammer. That's just too much money. Maybe if I had a boat and had a better chance at getting it free if it got hung up, I would consider it. As always another awesome video man! Can't wait to see how the melee works.👊

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man! Yeah, from a boat you've got a very GOOD chance to get most snags out. From the bank....it's a total crap shoot 🤣👊

[@PhiTran-lw8er]

Strike King Rage Blade is amazing Debo!! I like it way more than the Z-Man chatterbait. I got better results with the Rage Blade compared to the Z-man. More bites and better hook up ratio for sure!!!! Try it!!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Really! Wow, I definitely need to toss this thing around!

[@IowaBuckSlayer]

I had no clue that a chatter bait was such a new thing. I still have not used one. My kids have a couple. They’ve had some luck with them but stick to the stuff I grew up throwing. I’ll pick one up and give it try for sure. Thanks Debo!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, they blew up over the last decade. Give em a try and let me know how you do man!

[@kml062779]

On vacation and still get my phone and stay up to watch your videos brotha. Love the comparison 👍

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hahah my man! Dedicated feeshin friend you are 👊👊👊

[@kml062779]

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[@richardrebro2691]

I havent had a chance to try it yet but I've heard the rage blade is better around wood and for jigging. Because the weight is on the actual blade, it falls more vertical when it drops making it better for a yoyo type retrieve. Supposedly the blade is also better for deflecting off cover, especially wood. Excited to give it a try.

[@EddieLindsay681]

Before I even watch the video the answer is no sir it’s not dead. Now looking forward to the vid 👍🏼😂

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hahaha indeed! It's a killer bait and definitely not dead!

[@00m1k300]

My favorite lure is a chatter bait! Great video bud...

[@DEBOSFishing]

It's definitely a lure in my rotation! Thanks for watching man 👊

[@Ranger374_]

Nice video Debo! No the chatterbait isn't dead! The jackhammer rules! Give it a try, it's worth the money!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Tons of tournaments have been won on the jackhammer this year! I'll look for a sale!

[@Ranger374_]

@@DEBOSFishing Yeah let us know if you find a good sale! Lol

[@bradbrown6665]

Very honest presentation. I worked at Academy Sports and we had the Z-Mann, Strike King, Booyah Melee, and the rest. I think Z- Mann can match or beat the rest. However, I like the one with the "cup" shaped blade to make it look like it was searching. Now that I am interested in.

[@smithvegasbassassassin9406]

I don’t think anyone will dethrone Z-Man as the king of the chatterbaits, but the one from Strike King (using Z-Man’s patent) did kinda catch my eye! Seems like it’s just a beefed up Z-Man but still nice! Once again, thanks for the break down and advice my man, awesome video! Definitely can’t wait for the next video brotha! 🐟🎣

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, the cricket looks nice. I'm interested to see how that one will do! Thanks for watching and supporting my man👊

[@luckyx16]

Until the other newer chatterbait manufacturers can get their prices more competitive with Z-Man, the original chatterbait will reign supreme. Thanks for another great video! Thanks for admitting you lose a ton of chatterbaits too! I know I do!

[@timperry6095]

They all have different sounds and actions, so they all have their uses. It’s not like I’m not getting sponsored by a certain brand either, so I’ll try them all out eventually. Thanks for another great video, feeshin’ friend!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yep, agreed. I'll try anything out there and use/support what works. Thanks for watching man 👊

[@thebacklasher8426]

Great video Debo, I like your comparison/lure breakdown videos. Very informative.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I can definitely do more of these! Thanks for watching 👊

[@pastofino6375]

Great video. The rage blade is designed for bumping off the bottom

[@DEBOSFishing]

Ahhh interesting, I'll have to try that this fall!

[@natesomers5387]

Love the content glad to see the channel growing buddy keep on keeping on buddy!!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man, trying to do what I can with what I got👊👊👊

[@whattheflock_yt]

Very informative and detailed video. Good stuff. Great job detailing all the intricacies and nuances between the various types and brands. I want to try them all!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man, hope people find it helpful. Thanks for watching 👊

[@anthonylawson7638]

Awesome video love to see videos like this. When u break down almost the same lure but they all different in there on ways. Keep them coming. Tight lines

[@DEBOSFishing]

Can certainly try to man. Thanks a lot for watching 👊

[@bassnazi4713]

There is one with a hinged head MegaStrike is coming out with fairly soon, too. Works really good.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Ohhh! Never heard of such a lure. I'll keep my eyes peeled! Thanks brother 👊

[@rustyshacklfur4705]

Like there spinnerbait?

[@chrismcvey908]

Great analysis my friend. Love watching your breakdown viDebos!! 😁🎣

[@livinglifeoutdoorstv6550]

Each of the different styles would put off a different vibration. The market is large enough to handle the competition. I’m liking the detachable hook versions. Gives the bait versatility.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, the chatter is going to be my #1 for some time. Interesting to see what some of these others will do.

[@BeardsAndBowsOutdoors]

I have a rage blade... On a stump in the middle of a pond haha 😂👊 It does catch fish though!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hahaha I've decorated a lot of underwater Christmas trees with chatterbaits 🤣👊

[@scuba6797]

I've tried a few of the ones you have shown but I mostly like Nates Custom Baits. Best buck tail skirts, Great color selections.

[@johnwayne3491]

It's the year 3025 and a kid is slamming bass with his robot friend.... they're both throwing z man chatter baits.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Hahahahah well played sir! Skynet will have their own vibrating jig by that time🤣

[@mattthomen1608]

I fish the jackhammer from a boat, classic from the bank. And the strike king rage blade is designed to be good through wood, the short shank hook,and the 1 trailer on it is all u need.i also got the trickster to try out in wood and grass. You did well with it, so I got a black one 🎣💥👍

[@Sum1Fishy]

I use to fish the Rage Blade with just the jig back retrieve(fall, pull it up, fall, pull it up...) and it did great and had a great hook up ratio. After using the Lunkerhunt Kraken Bait Blade, I was sold on its action without a trailer on it! It has a zig-zag side to side sweep that looks so good. I've used it with a trailer(Zman Razor Shadz) and caught fish but the sweeping action is highly impeded. The Lunkerhunt works best with no trailer on a steady retrieve. Only thing is, it sometimes takes a quick jerk to get it thumping. The Rage Blade seems to thump instantly. They both work better than a lipless crank using the ripping grass technique. If I'm ripping grass, it's got to be a bladed jig- no more gunked up lipless trebles.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Nice! I've not tried that with the rage blade. I haven't tried the Kraken out at all. I'm with ya! Chatterbait around grass instead of treble hooks!

[@benwood7132]

One year later, just got back into fishing, just got a chartreuse/White z-man original and used it twice. Caught 2 decent catfish, and a 2lb bass my first two times out. Missed a couple fish also. Still alive! Gonna try the blue/black tonight and get one or two of the ones I missed!

[@1ts3asy]

Can't wait to see this next video!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man, appreciate you watching 👊

[@brianhershberger4429]

Really good video and learned a great deal. I went to Midwest Bass site and the underwater video is awesome.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man! Yeah, it's cool to see what they look like underwater!

[@reellifewithcinco7858]

You the man Debo great video, I didnt kno there were so many varieties, I only had the zman

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man. Yeah, some interesting designs on the market!

[@Jeepstang]

Debo, I really enjoyed that video! I love Chatterbaits and have several of them. I have the Terminator too. Threw it a few times the other night with no luck but I’m definitely giving it a few more tries. I want to try some of the other BooYaas and Strike Kings now after watching the video. That last one too with the dresser treble. Looks just crazy enough to work! Awesome video! Keep up the great work and keep the videos coming!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man, appreciate that. Yeah, definitely excited to try some of those other jigs! Thanks for supporting my viDEBOS 👊

[@janosczovek8524]

Thank you for excellent video Debo really good advice thanks 👍👍👍

[@DEBOSFishing]

You're welcome and thank you for watching 👊

[@mikejohnston80]

Great video Debo. I haven't got my hands on the thunder crickets yet. Andrew Upshaw calls them thunder chickens best Nick name yet.

[@ETuss713]

Love the videos. A channel named marsh man masson did underwater footage and comparison of several different baits. The old standby original holds its own still.

[@saldinkyfishing3790]

You are always giving me ideas on what too use on my next vids debo🔥🔥 love the channel man

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man. Hope my vids can help. Thanks for watching 👊

[@JeffGeraldFishing]

Great video Debo, crazy how that all started out of a mans garage.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Such a crazy way to start. I thought Z-Man invented them. Cool to see the humble beginning of the chatter. Thanks for watching 👊

[@FishermanJoel]

Great video Debo! I’ve used most of the lures you’ve talked about. I will say the melee jig has worked great for me to come through wood and brush type cover but when it comes to ripping it through vegetation forget it. Any z-man chatterbait will do that type of job much better. The thunder cricket hasn’t impressed me. I see it as almost a finesse style jackhammer since the blade has the sides cut out and it doesn’t thump as hard. You’ve probably heard it a million times but honestly try out the jackhammer. I 100% agree with you that chatterbaits are the #1 lure I lose the most so I never throw a jackhammer from the shore but only when I’m out in the kayak so that I can retrieve it. I keep 3-4 different colors with me and if I lose one I replace it as needed. I too could not see spending $16 on a chatterbait but I was so impressed with the jackhammer that I bought 3 more. I really think you should test it. I’ve gone head to head with my dad many times throwing an original cb and he would out fish me 3-1 on the jackhammer. (Pick up the b hite delight color)

[@DEBOSFishing]

Interesting man! I scratch my head to figure out how it could be that much better. However, I've heard it from a lot of folks. I'll start looking for some sales!

[@humblelifeoutdoors4299]

As much as I love Z man products, I don’t discriminate when It comes to fishing lures. I’ve seen guys throw the craziest baits and have epic days on the water. Honestly, I’d throw a shoe if it’ll catch me a fish lol. Another great video Debo! 🙌🏽🎣💪🏽💯🍻🍻

[@DEBOSFishing]

AGREED 100% That's why I laugh when people knock the ned rig. Its dumb, it's cheap, etc. I'm like you, I'd throw a jar of miracle whip if it caught big fish 🤣

[@subsailor1445]

I watched the video up to the part where you pulled the skirt off and I had to stop to type this. When I started reading and researching spinnerbaits, I had bought a lot of $1 Walmart spinnerbaits. After getting a few more, different kinds and colors, it was quite a challenge to get a little box to carry around a huge amount if you don't have a clue that day, fishing from the bank. Still, fishing from the kayak, which has a lot more area for tackle. Fast forward.... decided to go with War Eagle brand. 3 gold, 3 silver, 5/16 finesse. All single blades, 1 Colorado, 1 Willow, 1 Shellback??, in gold & silver . Now they make 28 different color skirts. Those skirts weigh a lot less if you are pond hunting. I'd look into the different skirts and colors that you could get to use. Just my 2 coins there "Feeshin Friend " Cast far and bust the lip on those dinks.

[@DEBOSFishing]

That's a very good tip. I'll being this up in a vid soon to come where packing light is KEY! Thanks for watching man 👊

[@ThePerfectComboFishing]

We hope it's not dead yet. We bought one a couple of years back and boom...irrevocably snagged on the first cast. Haven't made the move to grab a new one. We are eager to try out the Trickster. Thanks for the video. 👊🏻

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, I'm very skilled at losing chatterbaits myself 🤣 Thanks for watching 👊

[@andrewgarber208]

I agree with you about the questionable death of the ChatterBait....! The others aren't going to be able to take the spot of the original, because you can't kill the God Father of this style of baits. The Z-Man will always be the #1....! Great video Brother!!!! 👊👊👊

[@DEBOSFishing]

If you want to be the champ, you've got to beat the champ. Overall, the chatterbait is going to be tough to take out.

[@thenkes22]

So informative brother love watching your videos

[@DEBOSFishing]

Appreciate that man. Thanks for watching 👊

[@archiemorris5235]

The rage blade comes through rocks pretty good.

[@Twangtown7]

Don't forget the Picasso Aaron Martens Shock Blade. Great bladed jig.

[@yakkensteinfishing]

Great video! Thanks for the run down on these new baits. Love seeing new options. Looking forward to seeing u test them out!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man, I'm excited to test them all too!

[@LeatherNeck1833]

I loose chatters hand over fist in the ponds that I fish so there is no way I'm dumping $18 on the Jack Hammer. I love the look of the swinging hook versions with the screw keeper on them. I'll sacrifice a little less hook-up ratio over being able to hang on to the lure for more than one trip. I'll definitely be looking into those Pepper Custom. Thanks again, brother!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, I've decorated a number of underwater trees with my chatterbaits 🤣 The trickster has been good and weedless too!

[@jimcorbett4115]

Got a 4.3 last Friday and a 6.1 on the same jackhammer chatterbait last weekend...nope far from dead!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Dang! Heck yeah man. I need to checkout the jackhammer to see what all the chatter is about 🤣

[@alceja3522]

Hell no! Z man is king!! Sticking to my tried n true 👍🏻 great video brother

[@DEBOSFishing]

Most definitely man, they straight up get bit!

[@renecalvillo859]

Nice vid D, do you use these chatters only during certain time of year..

[@DEBOSFishing]

Spring through fall they seem to work. Once it gets colder I'll move to something a little more subtle. Thanks for watching man 👊

[@atomix126]

i use the rageblade and chatterbaits. theyre both great. although i will say that vibrating response you feel in the rod bringing it in is a little more extreme with the rageblade and might mask a bite. i usually run them with a swim trailer and a trailer hook. the action is bananas. one other thing ive niticed with them is if you need to do a quick retrieve the way the blade angles at full speed brings it to the top of the water and it planes the surface. so if you time it right at a spot you know you can actually have it jump over pesky hang up spots.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Nice! I'm definitely interested to test the rage blade out. Thanks for that feedback man!

[@FleetwoodXX]

After trying a handful of different types I really agree with Matt Allen from Tacticalbassin. The baits with a split ring connection have hesitation before they vibrate, some times to the point you have to give it a good pull before they start vibrating. I have learned to stay away from them for anything other than a straight retrieve.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I just recently talked to a buddy about that. I've never used any with the split ring but he had the same issue. Don't companies test that before they send them to market?

[@TheOlman35]

I hit a major dry spell, purchased 1 on Black Friday sale from T/W in white and this thunder cricket is now my main lure I use.. I never caught anything on the zman freedom. Solid bait

[@cmize_303]

I recently just bought those z man and they are great totally underrated

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, they make great lures. Thanks for watching 👊

[@mikemason4792]

Great review. I've only used the original Zman and it works for me. The swinging head sounds good, I'll be shopping soon.

[@ballzybaits4414]

Chatterbait ftw. I have an entire collection of the originals. All these imitator are ok. Cant beat the original. I used the original while in WI and caught 6 pikes in about 2 hours. I used a new brand one. didnt get anything. :( awesome video as always!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man. Heck yeah, pike are fun to catch on them too!

[@ATOUTDOORS]

nother good breakdown man,had no idea there was that many

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks man. Yeah, few different kinds out there. Always appreciate you supporting man👊

[@christophercurtis2550]

I have one of those also I think that is pretty sweet too cuz you can feel all the vibrations for me and when it hits detail of Barnum stuff

[@gregriba6896]

I use a rage blade alot.... it catches a ton of fish..... love it.

[@0017Bulldog]

Sorry that it took me 4 months to find this vid, but it was a keeper. I culled out the last chatterbait vid as this one weighed in heavier for sure.

[@willperryman4559]

Great review, and I have used all of the Z-Man, and found Jackhammers on eBay for $13. I haven’t used the Shudderblade,but, I have such great results with Jackhammer and Picasso’s Shockblade $10. New to your channel and I have subscribed 👍👍🍀🎣🍀

[@DEBOSFishing]

Appreciate you becoming a #verifiedfeeshinfriend I really do need to pick up a jackhammer to try! Thanks for watching, always appreciate seeing new names in the comment section 👊

[@georgebramblett6078]

I just started throwing a chatterbait last year i always have one tied on now great video

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yessir, they are great search baits. Thanks for watching 👊

[@randybowles7428]

Yeah I've used to rageblade the exact same one that you had in your hand and multiple fish on them and that trailer Works killer

[@kerryparks1979]

I saw that article too. I was buying them at $10 each back in 2004.

[@chrisleeleslie]

Debo! Hey feeshin friend!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Howdy! 👊

[@RizKrispin]

Thanks! Great breakdown and comparison. Never seen or heard of the Trickster or that other one before... have you ever tried the Lunkerhunt Kraken or Bully Blade? They also have a free-swinging head w/ blade fixed to the weight, so kinda like combining a couple of the ones you showed here.

[@lannyseals2084]

The rage blade is becoming my favorite smallmouth around me love! Great action when you it off the bottom it falls straight back down and it comes through cover extremely well pretty much like a squarebill it's awesome and best trailer I found that works best for me is the rage menace

[@shawnhammock6920]

Nothing beats the evergreen chatterbait

[@DEBOSFishing]

It definitely caught me some fish...until I lost it 😂

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Nice comparison on these. Lunkerhead makes a nice version as well.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Really? I haven't heard of theirs. I'll keep an eye out. Thanks for watching!

[@ziggylarkdust]

The Rage Blade is highly recommended when fishing around wood. The chatterbait is always gonna get hung but the rage blade tends to roll over sticks much easier. In grass i'd trow a regular chatter bait though.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Nice! I've heard a few folks say it does well around wood! Thanks for the feedback man!

[@FishYourHeartOut]

The jack hammer is well worth it! OSP Bladed jig also well worth it.

[@christophersawczyk]

Awesome job, more videos like these please!

[@DEBOSFishing]

I can definitely do some more like this. Thanks for watching 👊👊👊

[@mattkies524]

With the trickster2, use it like a circle hook, or kail hook. Let them take it like a catfifish then reel down or sweep.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Ok, I'll definitely keep that in mind. Makes sense! Thanks for watching man 👊

[@simplemanfishingvideos1395]

DEBO is the man. I don't know how you make videos right before bed... Sorry, I caught a bunch of your dinks today.

[@DEBOSFishing]

It's the only time I have after the wife and kids go to bed. Gotta get this stuff in when I can. The dink grind has been real lately!

[@bssin-sifu9991]

The rage blade naked is the best finesse vibrating jig with a Zeko trailer just sayin....

[@DEBOSFishing]

Ohhhh.... that sounds like something I need to try!

[@Nickjackson36]

Awesome stuff Debo 👍 I'm curious to see you throw that pepper custom baits jig. It was one I was looking at, but went with a strike King pure poison for my first chatterbait to try. Keep up the great videos! 👊

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, I'm excited to try some of these out. Thanks for watching man 👊

[@lillarrydaBandit]

Just started throwing the chatterbait this year and Ive pulled huge freshwater drum and catfish on it

[@mynameisnotcory]

Larry Parker big drum love it for some reason

[@DEBOSFishing]

Nice man! Yessir, they definitely catch fish. Tight lines 👊

[@tdeeb6359]

Suggestion: Debo, if you get the time, could you show us spincaster and baitcaster rods and why and when to use them??? Thanks buddy. May get out for a few minutes tomorrow....it’ll be my first time!!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

I've got a vid lined up like that soon! Thanks for watching and good luck on the water!

[@KephasIsStPeter]

I bought an original Chatterbait in 2022 hopefully its not dead and I’ll still be catching them on it after this video.

[@gsloat2424]

@debo'sFishing I love that Rage Blade! for the price its killer! never had a fish come off i didnt even have to swing to hookset, rage craws work amazing on it as well, i caught all my bass using the black n blue rage blade paired with a black and blue rage blade! I just changed it to a Big Bite Baits trailer with more flake, and hematoma blue

[@nathanitao3201]

I’m a chatterbait addict haha. You should check out the Nate’s Custom Baits Hybrid Vibe! It is my favorite out of any bladed jig on the market!

[@Lurtz14301]

Bearcat Fishing just looked them up and somehow I have one from 5-6 years ago I picked up at a bait shop that went out of business. Those are great. I really like the durability and look of bucktail, especially in cold water.

[@nathanitao3201]

Chris Fish and Fitness Nate has made some changes to them over the years! Painted blades and more bucktail. You don’t even have to use a trailer anymore

[@DEBOSFishing]

Nice man! I'll definitely have to check those out! Thanks for watching 👊

[@subsailor1445]

I tried the Booyah Melee the other day. Found one at Academy for less than $4, so to be honest, not very impressed. Found a Thunder Cricket on sale a couple of months ago. Very impressed with the results. The Zman Shudder Bait is something that I haven't tried. The split ring connector gives you the option of charging the jig of your choice. Most of my chatterbaits are Jackhammers or the custom line from TW. My local tackle shop sells the Jackhammers a couple bucks cheaper than TW, and it's a local tackle shop.

[@fishingwithvin]

I use the chatter, the shuttering and the rage blade but the rage blade gives the most erratic bait action of them all. My buddy has an incredible bass pond chalk full of bass and many 4lbs + but out of all of them the rage blade and the chatter put the hurt on the big boys out there!!!

[@dacodemonk]

I have yet to catch something on a chatterbait. I've even lost two lures, but no fish. Is there a technique or just a regular retrieve?

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, I lose a lot too. Don't fish them around wood. Yep, I just use a straight cast and retrieve.

[@SuperCoyotecaller]

Use them in early spring by cattails even if cattails still are dormitory from winter. Early spring and late fall when feeding is on and near grass. Usually before spawn and around spawn is best. Summertime I don’t do as well with them. Straight cast and reel just fast enough to make the blade work. Make sure to use a trailer on it also. I had the same issues as you with them for a while until last spring I tried in early spring. Also really good for windy days on the wind blown banks especially near cattails. Hope that helps you. Ps make sure drag is set right or you’ll lose the big ones this will bring. Chatterbait all the way for me.

[@logananderson3845]

The Queen tackle switchblade is another new unique blade design as well!

[@mikefurness1598]

Love my project Z chatterbaits but I have been trying the Thunder Cricket lately and it's impressive. If I had to compare the two and I think there's a very slight Edge to the Thunder Cricket but time will tell. It might just have been the body of water is on. I need to try it on more bodies of water.

[@johnfrank8403]

Love the Z-man Chatterbait!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Agreed, they are definitely fish catchers 👊

[@tompeavy8254]

Did you ever get around to trying the Rage Blade? I am mixed on it. It catches fish. I've found it comes through grass a lot better than Z-man. That weighted head also helps it roll over hard cover better. However...I have had problems with the swinging blade binding up on the connection, resulting in too many wasted casts. I use them still in super thick grass, but Z-man always in lighter cover and open water

[@foreignbeggar3783]

if a thunder cricket is $14, i’m just gonna spend the extra $2 and get the jackhammer. but other good bladed jigs to look into are the phenix baits bladed jigs & the D&M customs bladed jigs. also... you could also just buy the components and make your own bladed jigs. pick your favorite swim jigs and just add a blade to it. and if you make your own, you can connect the blade directly to the head instead of adding a split ring.

[@anthonyreeder8283]

I just use the regular Chatterbait. I’m going to try to get a few more in different companies. I have some Picasso’s shockwave coming this week.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Let me know how you like them I have not used any picasso lures yet.

[@CamNfishing]

Sadly I dont have one yet but I never thought walmart had these so I'm gonna hit up walmart and start buying

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, they have some good deals!

[@MidwestBassHunter]

Chatter bait freedom is the one that’s like the luck e strike.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yes! That's the one. Thanks brother 👊

[@nevahenuf]

My best luck has been with the Terminator. I feel like the blade and head shed weeds and grass better. I also feel like the durability is better. Both the zman and booyah products start chipping immediately for me and they would harvest weeds. Where I wish a competitor would step up is with the small baits. The zman ultralight lures have terrible quality but I like the smaller size for catching multiple species. The soft plastic they come with is pre-ripped and ready to fall off the hook. The finish on the blades peels and the wire bends. I usually buy them in pairs and immediately throw away the plastic they come with.

[@DEBOSFishing]

The terminator is cool, the head moves in a searching/ hunting action. I still love the Z-Man chatterbait, caught tons of fish on those! Thanks for watching 👊

[@rafabonati7757]

Never used a chatterbait before, so I appreciate your financial investment in purchasing so many different types to present on your channel. I imagine any of them catch fish, but I would go with Z-man, especially since Strike King liked their design so much that they were willing to pay for its use.

[@DEBOSFishing]

Yeah, the chatterbait is a solid pick. I've caught a lot of fish on mine.