The CHAD SHAD Doesn't Work!!! What's Your Best Follow Up LURE?

The Spro Chad Shad is one of the poplular glide bait swimbait in bass fishing. But when anglers fish big swimbaits and big lures it usually means less fish. That doesn't have to be the case though if you use a system with a follow up lure. In this video I show you how to fish a swimbait and then pick the best follow up lure when your Chad Shad doesn't work.
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[@johnlong8157]

Bungerlubber ??? 😂🤣. Thats no way to talk to our Florida bass bro !!!! I freakin cracked up lol 😂😂

[@Native20559]

Great video! This technique is usually used by the pros when they get a follow without a take but, obviously, it works great when you have the technology to see what’s happening with your Lowrance. There are a couple of other ways to achieve the same end. 1.) Follow up your Swimbait with a Tandem Rig of two minnows (I like hair jigs or a Spro 2” micro Shad bait instead but that’s user preference) instead of one. 2.) After your initial cast of your Swimbait , follow it up with a Teaser Rig (again I prefer a hair jig or 4” Spro Shad is my preference) in front of your Swimbait; put your minnow Teaser rig (your preference, as already described) 4-6 “ out in front of your Swimbait on your F/C leader, work your presentation slightly more aggressively similar to a Jerk bait. I’ve discovered that usually you’ll pull at least one of the smaller bass from the pack and sometimes the Alpha bass and a smaller bass from the pack on both presentations. Hope this helps you!

[@maxcole3930]

Any soft plastics as a follow up bait usually works well exspecialy weightless, or a small swimbait. From my experience, If they follow it once & don't commit. Don't throw that same big swimbait again from the same spot. You could try a different casting angle. But I would recommend coming back later & trying that different angle. If you throw it more than once & they follow & don't commit, I think you just basically ruined chances of them biting that particular big swimbait! So come back & approach from a different angle & or throw a different big swimbait or just throw a small soft plastic... my 5 biggest largmouth for this summer on big swimbaits is 8.05 - 8.6 - 9.3 - 11.4 which is my current PB!

[@crowe1974]

I use the weightless flush for my follow up bait and the magdraft...

[@Bankfishindude]

The sounds get you the pounds y’all! Dit dit dit! 😂great stuff in this one Balzz🎣

[@256bassfishing]

Absolutely! That's my follow up bait for a glidebait, however, I use a nallhead jighead with a Castaic jerky J in the 3 inch size, but same results. I also have a hover rig setup if I need even more subtle finesse to follow up depending on how the bass wants the presentation of a slower drop and pendulum. Either way is a great follow up.

[@bjh5737]

was 10secs in and he said no fishing with bog today, damn near exited out of the video. :)

[@mikeybalzz]

He'll be back as soon as things cool off

[@camomano2]

Awesome vid dude. Thank you

[@johngore3484]

That’s when you hit them up with the DRT Klash9 in Joythief color!!!

[@makcatchem9614]

Interesting. My follow-up date after say I throw a 6-in swim bait. Is I go to a swim jig in the same color. That seems to work very well

[@jesseboyden3119]

Bro i laughed for at least 13 minutes when u said bonger luber because i had the captions on and it spelled it PERFECTLY 😂😂😂

[@maxcole3930]

Part of appeal of throwing big swimbaits is not many people through them but I know Chad shad is a very popular mod sized bait. I have a baitsanity chimera on the water which is similar for size & action but I prefer bigger baits 8-10" is perfect in my opinion. Bigger baits have more drawing power.

[@GUYB1872]

Nice hat bro. When are you coming back to Lanier for some giant spots?

[@haroldrogers6566]

😂😂make that kinda noise, it helps you catch more fish 🤣🤣. You too funny Mike Balzee 👍👍😂😂

[@NMTCCT]

I was wondering if you have ever did a video on how you got into bass fishing? I have watched a individuals KZbin about how they got into bass fishing.

[@goodmanfishing]

Have you tried the 6th sense line thru head instead of the ball head? The hook-ups with the treble hook are so much better!

[@chriscurtis8577]

I need you to try one of those cry Beach I would love to see what it looks like in the water where I am

[@matthewgonzalez5019]

Lol what’s with chad over there You should try the sly guy replica Shad in chrometreuse color same process you use for the Chad I put grenade weights on it let it sink down to the desired depth I like to start with a jerk bait first, and then I’ll hit them with something bigger ones I’m on a pretty good school sweet vid thinks for taking the time to make the vids love the vibes and energy bro

[@oldschoolfishing4194]

Great vid! Thanks for sharing! More swimsuit girl please!

[@NMTCCT]

Again another great video, thanks!!

[@mikeybalzz]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@veitkoss2603]

Cool glasses you are wearing. From which company are they?

[@gary30229]

Mikey is that abanden boathouse with the house above it still there? You did a video in front of it a few years ago. Northeast part of the lake. Always thought it was a cool looking place.

[@roselandlevi]

I’ll like and subscribe if you tell us the brand of those glasses haha

[@thebasswicker6294]

Great video buddy

[@zach8973]

Story of my life this week with giant the keep flashing me just not killing it . But I’m throwing 8in Joey shad kinda waking it . Also mag and burrito , spook nothing … just glide and a chatter .

[@christopherromina5445]

Cool video

[@mikeybalzz]

Thanks bro

[@davidroyds91]

What gear ratio reel are you using for the chad shad

[@tylerp7670]

What shades are you wearing

[@RayRay69.69]

Nice catch! But not dropping the money on what they want for these baits then buying replacement parts for it later. I’ll wait to see one hanging in a tree😂😂

[@DavidWhite-lc1fc]

How many grams is the tungsten you're using on the Chad Shad?

[@CarsonHinson2]

shake n' bake

[@FreedomFishing]

If they show themselves and don't commit to the glide for me, I throw them a 2.8 swimbait, and they commit almost everytime. Fishing the extremes.

[@CaptYale68]

What’s your spin setup. 7’ med/fast?

[@mikeybalzz]

7'med light mb lunkerstick I believe it's a fast bit.ly/3yExFpE

[@jesseboyden3119]

Bro i used to have sunglasses JUST LIKE THAT but i lost them and idk where they went.

[@bayouburner281]

Twaddle gang🤠

[@davidhidalgo5662]

I have seen you use both now but what are the differences and your preferences between the Spro Chad Shad and the Baitsanity Chimera shad?

[@mikeybalzz]

Slightly different action on the baitsanity and the baitsanity is a little bit bigger too

[@paintingerstephan7188]

@@mikeybalzz Hello, i am watching you from Germany. Is there a difference in the sinkrate between a FC and a Braided mainline, for fishing with this 2 Glidebaits? I like to fish it for Northern Pike with a Steel or Titan leader but i don´t want that the Line and Leader sinks faster than the Bait.

[@mikeybalzz]

@@paintingerstephan7188it's going to sink a little bit slower on braid vs. flourocarbon however your steel leader might offset that because it's just a slight weight add.

[@paintingerstephan7188]

@@mikeybalzz Thank you, for your fast answer, i am surprised. I will add some Labello Lip Balsam (i hope you know what i mean) on my Steel leader, to make it maybe float. I saw this trick in an other Video, where a guy uses a Popper. I didn´t try this until now, but in this case it will help me maybe. New technique for my next trip to the Netherlands, i am excited. Chop...chopchop....💣💥💯 i can feel it already in my arm, HAHA.

[@paintingerstephan7188]

@@mikeybalzz What is a good Gearratio for a Baitcaster for Fishing with the Chad Shad, Baitsanity Chimera, Berkley Nessie and 6th Sense Trace?

[@Afewnumbersandletters]

The fishing version of Riff Raff

[@booster4470]

Bonger Luber!

[@letun3481]

I wish they were selling spro with these glasses...😂

[@mikeybalzz]

😂

[@patrickgazzara3992]

You Bad!!!

[@CaptYale68]

Dude seriously, how are those sun glasses and who makes them or are you just coming back from having your eyes Dilated

[@HooksetLyfe]

Bro just giving up the real juice

[@livewire2k4]

the tail on the Chad shad is garbage. good bait, but they fucked up on the tail imo.

[@andyd834]

Took me about a year to get one, still havent tied it on.