Chatterbait and Swim Jig Tricks You Actually Need To Know!!

Finally! The tricks that make all the difference! When should you throw a swim jig instead of a chatterbait? What about just throwing a swimbait? What makes one better than another? Its time to find out exactly what each bait is for and when to switch between them!
Chatterbaits are incredible lures! They're ability to catch fish is rivaled by only a few other lures. But do they have a weakness? Of course they do! That's where the swim jig steps in. Understanding the differences between the chatterbait, swim jig, and swimbait will help you catch fish day after day. Learning to use these baits as a system instead of sticking with a single option will allow you to adapt to changing conditions on your lake.
Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors and weights for each, as well as our favorite trailers to compliment each style. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
SWIMBAITS...
Head- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/2 oz): bit.ly/29RrTYN
Bait- Storm Largo Shad (4"): bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Color Shown: Pro Blue Red Pearl
SWIM JIGS...
-Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: bit.ly/2auXfmx
Weight: 1/2 to 3/4 oz.
Favorite Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Black/Blue
-Dirty Jigs Skirted Swim Jig: bit.ly/2dIVUMd
Weight: 1/4 - 3/8 oz.
Favorite Colors: Alabama Craw, Crappie, Hematoma, Tactical Shad
SWIM JIG TRAILERS...
-R2S D Walker Swimbait: bit.ly/2NwqBmz
Sizes- 100 (Swim Jig), 120 (California Swim Jig)
Favorite Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad, Ice White
-13 Fishing Pleasure Shad: bit.ly/3A4F4hx
Sizes- 4" (Swim Jig), 5" (California Swim Jig)
Favorite Colors: Black and Tan, Collard Greens, Witches Brew
-Gambler EZ Swimmer: bit.ly/2OLlyUf
Favorite Colors: Electric One, Ghost Shad, Gold Rush
CHATTERBAITS...
-Evergreen JackHammer: bit.ly/2popvj6
Weight- 3/8 to 1/2 oz.
Favorite Colors: Bruised Green Pump, Clearwater Shad, Green Pump Shad
-Z Man CrossEyez: bit.ly/2ZrZnVd
Weight- 3/8 to 1/2 oz.
Favorite Colors: Mouse Rat, Shad Spawn, Green Pumpkin
-Z Man Chatterbait Custom: bit.ly/2Ix71mI
Weight- 3/8 to 1/2 oz.
Favorite Colors: Bluegill, Glimmer Shad, Black Blue Flk
CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...
-Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Sizes: 4.5" and 5.5"
Favorite Colors: Blue Gizzard, Ghost Minnow, Black Blue, Natural Gill
-Big Bite Kamikaze Swim On: bit.ly/2NkSdPV
Size: 4.25"
Favorite Colors: Green Pump Chart, Hematoma, Green Pumpkin
CLIP/SNAP UPGRADES...
-Nishine Original Snap: bit.ly/2T2ic1F
Size: #2
HIGH-END CHATTERBAIT COMBO...
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: bit.ly/2QurcHi
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC-100 16 lb Shock Leader: bit.ly/2O4UElB
ALL-AROUND CHATTERBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy Glass: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado DC (XG): bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Sunline Assassin 17 lb Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (XG): bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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Major Equipment We Use Daily...
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
Favorite Tools and Gear…
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3kngvEG
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/2MpUBEr
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/2NQ2jbH
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
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#chatterbait #swimjig #bassfishing

[@catch1390]

Just landed my PB Largemouth the other day on a Z-Man Jackhammer! It was 26” in length, 18” in girth, and weighed 10 pounds 2 ounces!

[@danham3344]

Congrats on your double digit PB! 👍🏼💪🏼

[@thereelaccountant9246]

Congrats brotha. Chatterbaits are legit. My first fish ever on one was a 5

[@guad512]

I’m guessing my 5 biggest fish have come on Jackhammers in February and March? Amazing bait!

[@alexnicholas3148]

What a hog, not a bass like that where i live

[@charlespoling3331]

One of the biggest advantages to the chatterbait that nobody ever mentions is the feedback you get from the vibration of the bait. The vibration makes the chatterbait really easy for new or inexperienced anglers to feel lite push bites and weeds witch will help them understand what the bait is doing at all times.

[@frankh2213]

That's an awesome point!

[@mikesmith31]

I tried a chatter bait yesterday for the first time finally, and I was amazed at the feedback. I went back and fourth between the chatter and a swim bait I had tied on another rod and found myself feeling lost with the lack of feedback. I think I found a new go too.

[@Jefestephens]

Same with a big oak blade spinner bait, lots of thump!

[@rayfernandez5949]

Which

[@codybieker4924]

I've learned so much from this channel and almost everytime I apply what he talks about I catch more fish.

[@youtubespanishfishingchann6575]

Me too even got me divorce so now i can by more tackle thanks to Matt & Tim im a free man 😎🎣

[@svanginault]

@@youtubespanishfishingchann6575 soon to be broke man. Lol better be careful man fishing can be a huge money sink

[@witchdoctor813]

TB is so consistent with the quality that I liked the vid before I watched. Keep it up!

[@OsamaBinDarrel]

Have been for years! I feel like a Matt and Tim should write a book!

[@TheJTTaylor000]

I do the very same thing.

[@buddymccormack8668]

Click play, click like, go full screen, drink coffee and enjoy......

[@connorhany351]

@@OsamaBinDarrel absoluetely

[@guad512]

The knowledge learned from these guys is so valuable and appreciated that I’ll let the commercials play while I check my email. As long as it isn’t one of those 40 minute commercials! 😉

[@andrewgardner4803]

You know you’re following the right fishing channel on KZbin when you literally laugh out loud while watching a video that you are also gaining valuable information from. (Matt: baitfish when being chased normally don’t stop and wait to get eaten 😂). In my opinion this is the best informative fishing channel on KZbin. Keep up the good work guys! 🎣

[@BankFishVince]

I'm a bank fisherman and didn't know I could learn so much from this channel. Thank you for packing so much information into each video!

[@tacticalbassin]

We're happy to help!

[@ryangeorge1570]

been crushing on a chatterbait lately but have had zero confidence in a swim jig. i tied one on Monday and then you did this video. you read my mind

[@Anthony-Paul]

Matt can you please cover the finesse swim jig with the recommended trailers? Much thanks

[@EasyModeFishing]

I’m pretty much a soft plastic, chatterbait, spinnerbait and crankbait lord but I’ll still watch videos like these for fun :)

[@jasonfreeman4753]

Awesome video Matt! Thanks for sharing.

[@tdeeb6359]

Outstanding video, Matt !!! Thank you!

[@joshuahawkins8529]

Thanks for all you guys do, extremely informative. Best channel to learn from hands down.

[@bassboat1]

Absolutly master class. Thanks Matt!

[@robbymccall6444]

TB thanks for the information you put out here. I like watching the fishing but the information helps out just as much as fishing. Thanks SGa

[@leroyboonejr2808]

Bro you and Tim always have some good knowledge to give us. You guys are the absolute best!!!

[@anthonymunster3696]

The experience shows Matt. Huge thank you. Knowing you situation and picking the rt bait to throw in and around grass is an incredible tool to have in the tool bag. Thanks for getting very specific and why!

[@DavidBronstein1961]

Just caught my PB on a swim jig and a River2sea D Walker 100! Didn’t have a scale but 22” and FAT. Maybe 6.5 lb? Missed her the first time on a big blowup, then skipped that jig right back to the boil and BAM! Thanks to TB for all of the great swim jig vids. Really made the difference.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thats awesome! Congratulations!!

[@nelsonchiro]

This is one of my favorite videos of all time. Watching Matt share this knowledge with such passion is incredibly inspiring. Matt, you are an amazing teacher. Thank you. (Tim you are amazing, too!)

[@pacman_17]

Another great video. I like this format where you explain the differences between similar lures. And then the optimal situations to use them.

[@Dark18095]

Thanks Matt ^^ always love the way you break it all down.

[@CoreyL984]

This is what i needed to hear. Love jigs and wanted to know more about them

[@bradyfarstead9474]

Thjs is great! I must of had a premonition. I just bought a bunch of jigs and swim jigs yesterday. Thankyou for the excellent info as always!

[@johnkent9019]

Great tips as usual. Thanks!

[@richardblake4777]

Another quality video Matt. Another indication of why TB is #1.

[@dennisederer3594]

Another text book right on presentation on these successful lures. I used your summary to update my notes for each presentation. Now I get out and practice the techniques. Thank you for taking time to share your expertise.

[@lstaples007]

That was the clarification I needed in immatating bait fish and when and where, I had all but put the chatter away for the summer but now I will bring it back out! I have been waiting for your snap reccomendations as well... cant thank you enough sir! Have a good 1🙂

[@lukaswalker7825]

I’d love to see a 2021 buyers guide video like you’ve done in the past, as far as rods and reels/ setups!

[@ericswearingenmusic9967]

I always learn so much from your videos, and your tips over the past few years have really helped me go from never catching a bass, to finding and catching bass pretty regularly! Now just to find the big ones… lol

[@Plee92]

D walker trailer for the swim jig is so good. Thanks for sharing the knowledge

[@davidtoelle3532]

I agree D walker is great .try a lunker city shaker ( less expensive and nearly the same action )

[@andrewmcavoy8841]

Man this video was exactly what I needed because I have been so close to putting this puzzle together on my home lake with shallow grass. Done very well with the jackhammer but I want to have a secondary approach to the grass. The way you described “secondary action” with the proper swimbait trailer was key for me. Ready to go pre fish for next tournament now.

[@erniesanders3724]

Thanks from Western Kentucky Matt. Much appreciated.

[@AngryOtter614]

Really good video, answered my questions I've had regarding swim jigs vs chatterbaits.

[@mattietiger2959]

Your over all knowledge of fishing and passion for it is out of this world !

[@rodneychandler82]

Another Awsome video . Thanks will be putting this into action 😁

[@DavidMccallister65]

Another great video Matt As usual

[@aldeureaux5184]

Great video and excellent advice. Thanks Matt!!

[@lhuertas77]

Another great vid. Thanks.

[@clydesharman2053]

Thank you for all the really good info you explained a lot of great details. And even left links to the equipment you use

[@greenpighunter6930]

Excellent explanation. Thanks Matt

[@BrownBaitCo]

I can tell he enjoyed making the video! great info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! only the best tips from you and Tim!

[@MountainMenMilitia]

These guys are such fantastic teachers we all are lucky that they take time out to do this. I always like the video immediately just for their time.

[@geneg5870]

Chatterbaits, swim jigs, worms, creatures and neds make up my complete arsenal 🎣💪👍 (my top water rig is a long forgotten classic 🤫😉)

[@CanadianBasserman]

Great vid~ Haven't done well on the chatter and swim jig hope these tips help me out!!

[@philtarbox8256]

That was great info Matt... I always wanted to know what to use in what kind of conditions... thanks for making it understandable!

[@cedargroves]

Thanks for the video!

[@chrischrobot3049]

Im.new to fresh water. So I am happy I came across yall. Been salt water more than anything definitely more technique and finesse 👌

[@cantgetenoughoutdoors3258]

I just love this channel I could fish with you guys love the passion

[@andrewperkins3487]

I've been hammering bass and pike on the white swim jig from googan, with a saucy swimmer too, thing has been absolutely fantastic!

[@philipekdahl4881]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@hc_gabe4078]

A bluegill swim jig is probably my go to summer bait. Specifically the california swim jig with a 4.8 sun gill keitech

[@Mattys91gt]

Go pats @hc_gabe

[@legionssb777]

@@Mattys91gt well, as long as Brady is gone that’s fine I guess... 😂

[@AjLynn45thParallelFishing]

You are so good at this it's ridiculous. Nicely Done ~

[@rodneyblack7498]

Outstanding Video ! good work thank you!!

[@daveprost2336]

holy cow, what an awesome tutorial! thank you matt!

[@wilmerpruitt6324]

Thank you, great presentation. I've been waiting on a good instructional video on these lures. BTW, I tried your Bully Wa Little/Allen frog Monday evening. Caught seven in under an hour, three of which were 4 to 5 lbr's.

[@a7xmyfist]

Just getting into this guy's content. Some of the best I've come across for real info. None of this is what I use and what to pair it up with and look I caught one and nothing else. He gives the true functionality and practices for the type of equipment you are using. He had brands yes but it's the explaining of what he is looking for so he can use it for his needs not selling a brand and saying look I caught some on it. Keep up the great great videos. Now to Binge watch all the others... lol

[@whatsthatguydoin8603]

Thanks for the info. Sometimes those baits can be too big for my area, but I’ve had success with both. Thanks for sharing this.

[@markyost4583]

Bass will eat anything 3/4's their size

[@karlanderson5137]

Love the info on chatterbaits just started experimenting with them in the middle of wisconsin 90% of where i fish is cranberry mashes bass crappies northern ive caught no bass yet but some big northerns on them cant wait to hook on a big bass with them thnx again fish on

[@hookedontheglades]

There is nothing better than put in practice what you just learned on a video. I just caught a 7 lb 4oz on the NO JACK S-Gig doing what I learned on this video. Thanks man for sharing the knolage.

[@lexxb6386]

Chatterbait is one of my confidence baits. I will say that I've used various colors and they all catch. I now carry several skirts to quickly change.

[@j4vier94]

Thank you for getting straight to the point. I hate when people talk way to much about unrelated things.

[@joshfrazier7748]

Just subscribed to your channel and I just wamted to say that it was one of the best explained fishing videos I have seen. I really liked your reasons for the how's and why's to use each of the different baits, thanks for a great video!!

[@funkymojo111]

Very good summary at 18 min mark; great Intel

[@AlwaysApproved]

another great video

[@hunterbengtson6583]

I absolutely love strike kings rage tails for chatter baits and rage craw for swim/football jigs

[@michaelrohatch7820]

I caught my PB (7+ lbs) on a chatterbait back in May. But now that it’s summer time, I’m catching more fish, and bigger fish on a black & blue swim jig. As always, great video Matt!

[@FishingtheLoneStar]

Good info! You also gotta try the XZone Swammer on a Swim Jig, and definitely on a bladed jig. The erratic action is incredible! 👊

[@numberonenole4590]

Great video Matt!

[@thisguy3793]

Took your advice today and landed my PB smally!🙌🏽 used chatterbait with a neon fat Albert on the hook I threw on.. Thank you mate! Fish on!🙏🏽🔥🔥🎣🎣

[@erwinsteel1763]

Love the video, great job on the content. South Florida fishing mainly bank fish.

[@williamtrent9813]

Those pleasure shads are what I use on my swim jigs too. Soon as a I saw there action in the water I knew instantly they were going to be an awesome trailer. They give the swim jig action without any effort on my part

[@connorhany351]

caught one on a dirty jigs swim jig yesterday that went 6 lbs, a giant for CT and my PB. Thanks guys

[@tinman6514]

Love me a bladed-jig and swim-jig bite on our grass lakes up here in Vilas County $$ Thanks for the video, bro… Always learning and getting better ~ Peace ~

[@440-fishermandrock8]

Ameture anglers as well as intermediate through advanced anglers. Can all learn something from both Matt and Tim. Soak up as much knowledge as you can, we are all lucky to have this opportunity

[@flipper644]

Great Tips!!

[@johnbacigalupi7475]

Take this channel to one million. State/region specific video series. Rod/bait split screen cadence series!

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Very good tips love the channel

[@mildmanneredmercifulmouse1839]

Thanks mate.

[@BassManStrikes]

That's some decent info, nice job

[@douglasmack5886]

Thank You again

[@giofishing984]

The first lure I throw every year is a big ol’ chatterbait for some cold water hogs. It’s the best for early spring fishing here in Wisconsin after the ice melt.

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

Great stuff!

[@kevinlawson1503]

Yes Matt, some of us aspiring anglers just catch "regular sized fish" 🤣. Great tips here, you guys are the best💪

[@benderz7330]

Great info thanks

[@6thSenseJunkie]

Great topic.

[@yakin_n_bassin8203]

Already know this vid is 🔥🔥🔥

[@CapnPink28]

Another great trailer for the Chatterbait is the Yamamoto Zako! White and Chartreuse…..you’re welcome👍🏻😁

[@stephanetruchon3554]

Your a good teacher love your Chanel im beter by the time you show me somme trick

[@markharp1988]

I've broken a jackhammer swivel was fishing 20lbs sunline shooter the fish was huge seriously broke my heart. But I caught alot of fish on that exact jackhammer probably worn out swivel I guess. Awesome video

[@raymaylone8563]

Great video this is exactly why I subscribe to your channel! My question is I went through the description at the end and can’t find what you talked about being the best three trailers that make a swim jig skirts pulsate. I watch the video three times and still haven’t heard which ones you say our best. Once you have time hope to hear from you headed out this weekend to give your information to Try. Keep up the awesome work you guys are the best

[@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908]

Thank you 👍

[@youtubespanishfishingchann6575]

Matt ur the best man hey don't forget we need stickers for my kayak

[@cloakoffeathers7217]

Dirty jigs finesse swim jig with 3.8 Keitech is still one of my favorite setups. I still prefer the keitech as my swim jig trailer.

[@alexandruapostoiu9502]

Great video as usual, but my curiosity never ends when I know other great alternatives for trailers that for me personally gave so many times great results in tough situations, fished even raw without the regular jigs for them but with ned or offset. And I'm not talking about just Bass cz I'm from Europe :D > for that spunk shad there is Illex aka Jackall // I-shad or I-shad tail and for the creatures there is Scissor comb which not many manufacturers are even getting close to that. Please keep this in mind and perhaps you will give it a try for a next time. Best regards and all the appreciations and respect for everything that you're doing.

[@Milehighsnake98]

You guys....I literally just spent a fortune on swim jigs and trailers, looking at your previous videos about them. Decided to get some swammers and d walkers for them to try them out. And then you hit me with this. Either I've learned to predict your videos so I have the tackle BEFORE the video, or it was just great timing.

[@patrickdevereaux4735]

Thank you so much as always. Can you make some commentary with regards to depth of water and when to use each one and when not ?

[@mikeredrugger]

My new favorite swim jig is actually one of the cheapest ones I have found. Strike King swim jig mixed with a rage toad

[@wise18525]

This is Golden

[@mancavemotorsports]

Just wanted to come back and say thx, your video helped me gain some confidence even though I didn't catch a thing😂😂. Today was the 1st day after about 6 times that I actually got and felt a bunch of bites, I kept casting in same area and felt em every cast, but the last one even took off a bunch of reel and boom it popped 😂😂. I actually really liked that swim bait. Thx again, I'm hyped to get back out there, I need to get my knot game up😢😂

[@EasyModeFishing]

Shad is also a fairly wide bodied bait fish. Especially when they get huge like half a pound or bigger.

[@flyfishingchannel]

Great!