I’m 3 months new to bass fishing and already learned a caught a couple of dozen fish based off your tips and experience. Now I’m trying to learn to fish a chatterbait and based on your tips for such, I already feel confident that when I do throw one, I’ll catch some, and more.keep it coming Matt, so much to learn and thank you.🙏
Thanks for taking the time to teach these lessons. This is my 1st Spring fishing & because of your channel I've caught 5 huge bass my first day out fishing the bank in about 1 hour. Sending you the best from CNY!!
Will Martin says it best. Not many folks go into specifics on exactly how to fish the baits, but you layout it ARMY style simple, simple, simple step by step instructions. Thanks so much !!!!!
Hooking the Keitech upside down was a gem for me. It's little things like that are what keep me tuned in to these fishing channels. Picking up different techniques here and there. Salute to you sir.
I was missing some until i switched to a 6:1 reel and started sssllloooowwww rolling. Something I learned from Roland Martin...reel just fast enough to barely get that blade moving. Been killing it every since I slowed my retrieve down with a crazy high hookup ratio.
I swear tactical bassin is the most informative and worthwhile fishing channel on TH-cam. Any time I legitimately have a question about one technique in specific snd really want in depth.
Very detailed, well explained. Amazes me the depth of thought that goes into bass behavior at every moment of the hunt. You help humble me and encourage deeper thought when fishing. Thanks.
Matt said keep it simple. I’m now about $500 in jigs, crankbaits swimbaits soft plastics jerkbait spinner baits lines hooks etc. I just wanted to buy a rod and reel and catch some fish. I also have 6 rods since my bass career started 3 months ago. Thanks a lot Matt
Fantastic Presentation Matt - Like always - Dude - You were born to do exactly this. Getting ALL this knowledge & experience here FREE - it's like stealing. This type of platform has enabled especially new anglers the ability to learn 'who, what, where, when, why, & how of bass fishing' so much faster. And you guys are leading the way ! Love it.
Never even heard of Chatter baits before this video, man was I missing out. They were all about it this morning. My buddy was blown away by the amount of fish we landed. Great morning on the water, thanks again for all your hard work on this channel.
Hay Matt! Absolutely wonderful instructional video and I'm truly grateful for helping me better understand how to fish various chatter baits. Really like the in-depth "why", for choosing a bait and color. Sure, I have moderate experience as a fisherman, but it's never too late to learn anything about lures and presentation. Too many professional anglers just assume we know a good bit and many times, that's just not true. Well done my friend, to you and your team and keep up the awesome work!
I just found this and I needed it bad. I've heard alot about Chatterbaits. I fished alot of smaller contests back in the 80s and 1990's. Then I simply took a couple of decades off of fishing completely, got caught up in other things, hunting, running long distance etc. Just recently I have gotten back into it, found the bug again and it bit me bad this time. The passion is strong, just bought another bass boat(2 now). Lots of things have changed drastically over time. There wasn't such thing as a Chatterbait back in the old days. This instructional type video is a God's Send for me. Thanks again and please keep up this type of video on your channel. Sonny Pruitt
Came in knowing nothing about chatterbaits, left feeling like and expert and cant wait to give it a try. Best fishing channel out there, subbed for life!
Matt I'm going to think of you as a professor from now on. This video reminded me of attending a lecture when at college. Your organized and systematic approach makes the information easy to follow. I appreciate the explanations for the specific technique you recommend. The video of lure motions makes the information that much easier to remember. Thank you for an excellent video.
Hi guys, I have been watching your videos for about a year now and they are generally awesome. They are always informative, with facts and techniques that work. I am 71 years old and live in central Florida where the seasonal weather changes are usually not as drastic as the rest of the country. This situation causes me some confusion in determining what seasonal techniques to use at any given time as dictated by weather conditions and/or water temp. I have used many of your suggestions with great success in catching numbers of fish, but so far no double digit fish. I would love to see a video from you guys covering some of the aspects of central Florida bass fishing. Thanks again and keep up the good work.
every saturday i fish all day and i swear everytime i decide what im going to try and fish for the day, you guys post an in depth video of that bait..... you guys are the BASS GODS!
New fisherman here, only been fishing the last couple of years to get my son fishing (started him around age 4). Only been using live bait and bobbers or top water frog here in Michigan and I'm still using my first spinning rod/reel combo I started with. Time to expand out and start different types of gears, styles and baits. Searched for chatter bait fishing and loved your video, very informative. You've got me excited to drop some money on new stuff and try it out. This is the first of your videos I have watched and I'm excited to see the rest.
I love your content I’m going fishing this week down at a lake in Southern California my father does your gardening Alex and sons he lives right on the lake where are you guys fish at thank you for all the good tips🤙💯
Tactical can do no wrong. Keep at it, this channel means a lot to me. It goes beyond tips and tactics at this point, I have an emotional connection to bass fishing and this channel has made me feel like I'm not the only one out there that's completely obsessed. Bless you guys
Awesome video... Yes, Jackhammer is really good but too expensive for most folks. Check out the Strike King Pure Poison. Blade connection very similar to Jackhammer and starts super fast too at half the price. Caught my PB this spring on the Strike King at 7.5lbs which is huge for Illinois.
I had gotten out of fishing and was mainly into hunting. This year I got back into fishing and learned about the chatterbait. I love this bait and the bites it gets. This video has told me things about chatterbaits that I didn’t know since this is the first year using them. I love how you guys break down things in your videos. It is broken down in away that is simple and easy to follow. There isn’t any getting sidetracked and talking about something totally different. You guys do a outstanding job. I watch you guys a lot and it has helped me understand things that I didn’t before. I would love to fish with you guys one time it would be a pleasure to do so. Thank you for the videos and keep them coming. I wish you guys the best luck and God Bless each and everyone of ya’ll.
Awesome video ! I love the longer more in-depth videos like this, you cover so much information. You answered a lot of questions I had and gave me new things to think about when I'm fishing chatterbaits this season. I'm sure I'll watch this 2 or 3 more times. BTW , I've noticed when I'm driving past lakes, ponds in my area, the Frogs are out, I can hear them croaking starting about sunset, When do you typically start Frog fishing ? before or after the spawn ? or is water temp the key for you ?
What an incredible video. As a novice fisherman I really appreciate you taking the time to really break down, what seems to be, EVERY aspect of chatterbaits. So many questions answered. Thank you.
Check out the Kistler reel n feel rods for that grass type of fishing. Its a hybrid between graphite and glass and workz great for a lot of reaction baits.
Opened my eyes to numerous things. I’ve never thrown one but I am in a few weeks and real glad you put the video out before my trip. Thanks for disclosing all of your chatterbait knowledge!
by far the BEST chatterbait video on TH-cam period! I like the Picasso blade for fun/pond fishin and the zman jackhammer for game day. nrx854c with a chronarch mgl for heavy cover & shimano 72mh glass expride wit a metanium DC for open water, 15lb floro for both
Your catalog of instructional videos is crazy amazing. Just started to mess around with chatterbaits and no one covers it like you. The best I found online... As usual! Thanks. Keep cranking them out. great work.
Only zman have blade to eye hook connection. It’s their patent. That’s why the other companies have some sort of connection between the blade and eye of the hook.
I just started fishing last spring. Not knowing what I was doing, I started on TH-cam, but was quickly overwhelmed by the amount of different options, techniques, theories, and equipment. I went out with a white spinner bait, a jig, and a green swim bait and caught fish. Not monsters, and not always bass, but I was having fun. I have heard of people using chatterbait, and doing well, and since it was like my beloved white spinner bait, I figured it would work the same. I was wrong. I didnt know to put anything behind it. I didnt realize the technique with it. Watching your video, explaining the differences between them, how to rig them, different trailers and why, etc. I went out and bought a different chatterbait (Z-Man Project Z, green pumpkin, 1/2oz) and paired it with the 4in Cowboy creature bait. I went out to where I knew bass were, threw out my spinner and nothing seemed to care. I then threw out this chatter bait, the exact same spot, varied up the retrieve and landed the biggest bass I have ever seen in person! Thank you for making this video. It really does help us novice fishermen, who have difficulty figuring out this mess, let alone catch a fish or two.
@Donald Martin We catch drum all the time walleye trolling up on Green Bay. The first couple are exciting, but once you realize they aren't 20lb walleye, it's a drag to have to re-set all the lines on that side of the boat. Definitely a great fighting fish, a 5lb drum behind a planer board looks like a big muskie hit it, usually pulls the board under and then you have to fight that as well as a fish. The running joke is "your bobber's down" when you know a drum hit your buddy's line.
Do you guys have any thoughts on the Z-man/Evergreen Freedom chatterbaits? For grass fishing and weedless applications I've had some decent success. The feature that really keyed me in on that particular design is the ability to change out the hooks in different situations, or when the hook is dull. Just wondering your thoughts
story if my life, i think my wife is going to divorce me when she sees my shopping cart when im buying stuff... every friday to fish for the next week SMH haha.
russell scara I know right my wife is gonna leave me if I keep watching these videos at night and spending money after each one 😂🤷🏼♂️oh well more time to fish then
Guy with no wife here....Guess what guys.....I get to go buy whatever I want this weekend!!! Lol. Just busting balls. Forgive me I'm lonely ha!! Although freedom makes up for it.
My go to channel on everything fishing. The amount of time I have spent on channel is insane. Thank you guys for your time and effort. Keep up with the great work. Thanks for helping me enjoy the sport.
SUBSCRIBED... I'm a Crappie Fisherman and people are enticing me with Bass Fishing as I live close to Lake Fork in Texas. Going for the 1st time Monday & had to look up this bait because I need Bass Tackle. What you are saying and showing appeals to the way I will follow a person's advice. Thanks. I can guarantee you this 29 minute video took you W A Y LONGER TO MAKE THAN 29 minutes so Thank You Sir.
All your how to videos are awesome! And that bantam! Can't wait until they are in Stock, and remember guys both tacklewarehouse and fishusa offer a 10% military discount!! Thanks again Matt, BTW how long of a leader do you use on a chatter bait?
Great instructional video, as always. I made some tweaks to my chatterbait fishing after watching this video and it has made a huge difference over the last couple of weekends. I have a lot more confidence with these presentations now. Thanks again!
Great video again. You're flat out the best informational fishing channel on youtube! One thing I would LOVE to see from you is how you would adjust all these techniques you've talked about to fishing from shore (lake and river). What techniques just won't work from shore, what will work that won't work from a boat. Most every informative channel is from a boat, and most every channel from the shore is just a vlog.
I've had issues with a few not vibrating properly early in the cast. I've had some I had to really snap to get thumping. Which when you are target fishing that's a pain. That said I have gotten good fish on them.
I just started fishing about two years ago , and thanks to this video , I learned Ive been using chatter bait wrong the whole time , I will be looking into more of your videos
Fat girls simply won't Chase Rockets. That fat beauty you caught on the rip bait that leaped completely out of the water a few vids back is pretty rare. They're simply to obese which has a lot to do with slowing them down. I go mod-floro on C rigs on thick sparse grassy flat spread tailing piles too. I purposely catch the grass and slightly load up the tip and a few light shakes and pop I am out without the rocket effect. I go heavy in the mud though. I'm like you I love complete control of that fat, powerful head shaking fish... lol.
Bassin NW503 lmao I'll buy one... I'm glad you guys saw the humerus side of that comment :-)... I mentioned that at a club meeting once here in the central California Foothills and two guys right off the bat wanted to tell me about they're five and seven pound crankbait fish. When I say Fat Girls I'm talking about double-digit and teeners that look like Greyhound buses in the water. They are so big they get lethargic just from crapping out a 2 lb trout. I always tell first time big swimbaiters if you want to know why we creep 12-inch Huds just watch a 300-pound fat lady try to get off the couch...
yeah, thats usually the case, I've seen big bass do some crazy shit tho lol. I caught my pb, 12lbs, on a square bill that had come just over the hump to a sand flat, go about 10ft, and I watched that fish come from the gloom behind up onto the flat, waking at full speed, and inhale it.
Chatterbaits is quickly becoming my favorite fishing bait . I’ve noticed it attracts the bigger fish more so than the smaller ones . I rarely catch a large mouth under 2lbs on it . Helps weed the out the dinks from the donkeys ! Your videos are great , such good information , easily the best fishing TH-cam channel . Thank you .
I've been fishing all me life ,but living in a small town I've only just come across these chatterbaits, can't wait to try them this spring ! Thanks for the tips
This video has made me a much better bass angler and made the whole experience more enjoyable.. if that was even possible! Being a shore fisherman, I've struggled with finding lures that consistently produce fish. I purchased several jack hammers and in the past two days fishing I've seen the number of bass caught double my average. Huge thanks to Tim and Matt.
Talk about timing! Perfect video for us NJ fishermen. We're still waiting for the weather to turn and chatterbaits are on the menu for bass here. Love that Jackhammer.
I bough couple of Z-Man Custom and they caught me 10# on 20 minutes when no one else was catching anything. i cannot thank you enough for sharing your techniques and baits.
I came back to watch this video again. Iv'e been using chatterbaits with great success, and I have to say, everything Matt has said, I agree with 100%. Started fishing in lighter gear and now I throw them on a Curado K 8.5:1 and a Dobyns 795SB. I've found this setup to be particularly necessary for smallmouth as what happens, is that the hooks rip big holes in their mouths and when you have a big fish in current, that also changes direction and charges the boat, you need something with both backbone and something fast to take up the line. I pretty much fish it the same way Matt recommends using a Hud, and that's to jack them, then reel, reel, reel.
Matt, you should have a three "thumbs up" icon for this video, as an option for "likes." You kindof outdid yourself on this one and you should know that I "study" your videos. I am amazed at how you, intricately, you think through the material you include in your videos and, at a personal level, I so appreciate that and have benefitted it from it.... immensely. And, I thank you. I was, somewhat, of a late-comer to bass-fishing and you have really put me into a catch-up mode. No need to respond. Just "thanks and appreciation."
Getting back into bass fishing after about 7 years off and I really wanted to try chatterbaits because they're new to me. Had no luck with them so far. After watching this video, I caught my first two in the same day. The first one was after only 3 casts. Thanks for the helpful tips👍
I’ve caught some giants on a chatterbait but the bites I get are few and far between. Thanks to this video, I think I finally found my issue. I usually just burn it straight in through all types of cover and even no cover but everything you said about different retrieve styles makes total sense and I feel 100% more confident in throwing a chatterbait. Great video!!!
Most interesting Tactical video i’ve watched to date. First time i’ve had Matt Allen do things almost drastically different then what i was already doing before i watched the video!
Great tip! I been throwing chatterbait with very little luck religiously because it seems awesome. I watched your video and changed the rod to a heavy rod and did the retrieve like you said. I put the double swirl tail trailer on and 2nd cast I caught a nice 3+ pounder and I could barely detect the bite but you also mentioned that in the video so I didn't sleep on it and landed him. Ended uo with one more by the end of the day. Only went out for 3 hours but you changed the game for me. Thanks man!!
Appreciate the great educational fishing videos. You guys have helped me get back into fish after a forty year hiatus. I had no idea what to do with braided line let alone what the Bass where thinking. With your help I just competed in my first tournament and managed to put 55.25" in my boat. I couldn't have done this without help from dedicated fishing educators like yourself! Thank you, SaltyDog out.
Best chatterbait video on youtube! Awesome tips and even works for us Maine guys! I went from not having much confidence in the chatterbait to really putting in the work and now is my favorite bait. My 3 best fish have all come off of a chatterbait with a paddle-tail trailer. Also waters i fish have a lot of pike and they love them too
Its unreal how much I've learned from you guys I now use braid to leader and have learned all kinds of things and this video was perfect I had so many questions about chatterbaits
Thanks for breaking it down. As always, your experience shared is appreciated. I don't have the ability to spend the kind of time on the water that it takes to experiment with multiple techniques and tactics. Your information is like a map to the treasure chest. I've still gotta dig but I know I'm in the right spot!
I've been trying to find a beginners IN DEPTH video on fish finders. I fish from a kayak myself so that's specifically what I'm after, but there's doesn't seem to be anything out there. I'm talking where to buyers guide with reviews, how to use them, how to use the chips, how to set them up, etc. I know nothing and have no clue where to start. GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS!
I took your advice on flipping the swim bait upside down and caught 2 LMBs on my lunch break today. Went back this evening and got 7 more. A few over 3lbs. Thanks Matt!
I always learn so much from your videos. It's like a reading from the "Bible of fishing". A reading from the book of bass... lol Thanks for everything that you do
Jackhammer isn’t just my favorite bladed jig it’s my favorite bait in general. First time watching your channel. I’m a newb to the bass fishing world and I like the way you explain things and how you give examples. Def subbing
Love the channel guys. I recently got into fishing this fall, at the age of 26 and these videos have certainly helped with almost any question I've had thus far.
Emergency equipment for boats (tools, jumper cables, dry bag?, etc...) that would be helpful for those just getting into their first boats. Like me lol maybe one about practicing/prefishing for a tournament and how to fish one day vs two to three day tournaments. Thanks guys! This is my favorite channel on TH-cam, keep it up.
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I'm new to the game and am 65...thanks for the video. Anything that can speed up the learning curve is appreciated.
Welcome aboard Tom were all bassaholics here at tactical Bassn!
Somehow, whenever I want to try a new technique or bait for bass… I end up on your channel and learn a ton. You guys are amazing
Best fishing vids on TH-cam period
Nicholas Frumkin clearly...
1000% best super intelligent humble guys doesn’t get any better
I agree.
Thank you guys! We appreciate the support!!
Richard gene the fishing machine. Is my favorite. But this is my favorite Bass channel.
Anyone who wants to learn Chatterbait fishing must watch this comprehensive video. Great job, Matt.
long vid but worth every second, great stuff brother
lojo.fishing I just got done watching your last video !
I know, man had this been a lojo vid I could fall asleep.
Lol jk still having tons of wind down your way like we are up here?
Lojo fertilizing that dome
LOJO
I’m 3 months new to bass fishing and already learned a caught a couple of dozen fish based off your tips and experience. Now I’m trying to learn to fish a chatterbait and based on your tips for such, I already feel confident that when I do throw one, I’ll catch some, and more.keep it coming Matt, so much to learn and thank you.🙏
Thanks for taking the time to teach these lessons. This is my 1st Spring fishing & because of your channel I've caught 5 huge bass my first day out fishing the bank in about 1 hour. Sending you the best from CNY!!
Will Martin says it best. Not many folks go into specifics on exactly how to fish the baits, but you layout it ARMY style simple, simple, simple step by step instructions. Thanks so much !!!!!
What a great video. I really can not thank you guys enough for your time.your info is just golden. Thanks again
I had no idea how to evaluate a bladed jig before this video. Thanks a ton.
Hooking the Keitech upside down was a gem for me. It's little things like that are what keep me tuned in to these fishing channels. Picking up different techniques here and there. Salute to you sir.
Why couldnt I have seen this video months ago. I've missed so many fish that were easily catchable. Thank you for your words of wisdom!
I was missing some until i switched to a 6:1 reel and started sssllloooowwww rolling. Something I learned from Roland Martin...reel just fast enough to barely get that blade moving. Been killing it every since I slowed my retrieve down with a crazy high hookup ratio.
I swear tactical bassin is the most informative and worthwhile fishing channel on TH-cam.
Any time I legitimately have a question about one technique in specific snd really want in depth.
Very detailed, well explained. Amazes me the depth of thought that goes into bass behavior at every moment of the hunt. You help humble me and encourage deeper thought when fishing. Thanks.
Matt said keep it simple. I’m now about $500 in jigs, crankbaits swimbaits soft plastics jerkbait spinner baits lines hooks etc. I just wanted to buy a rod and reel and catch some fish. I also have 6 rods since my bass career started 3 months ago. Thanks a lot Matt
This is very Addicting to buy bass stuff. I started last year but find the cheeper stuff. Or on clearance.
Fantastic Presentation Matt - Like always - Dude - You were born to do exactly this. Getting ALL this knowledge & experience here FREE - it's like stealing. This type of platform has enabled
especially new anglers the ability to learn 'who, what, where, when, why, & how of bass fishing' so much faster. And you guys are leading the way ! Love it.
Aj Lynn shhhhh it's free don't give them Ideas to charge lol shh j/k of course. Love their videos and mindset to get the catch.
Never even heard of Chatter baits before this video, man was I missing out. They were all about it this morning. My buddy was blown away by the amount of fish we landed. Great morning on the water, thanks again for all your hard work on this channel.
Hay Matt! Absolutely wonderful instructional video and I'm truly grateful for helping me better understand how to fish various chatter baits. Really like the in-depth "why", for choosing a bait and color. Sure, I have moderate experience as a fisherman, but it's never too late to learn anything about lures and presentation. Too many professional anglers just assume we know a good bit and many times, that's just not true. Well done my friend, to you and your team and keep up the awesome work!
I just found this and I needed it bad. I've heard alot about Chatterbaits. I fished alot of smaller contests back in the 80s and 1990's. Then I simply took a couple of decades off of fishing completely, got caught up in other things, hunting, running long distance etc. Just recently I have gotten back into it, found the bug again and it bit me bad this time. The passion is strong, just bought another bass boat(2 now). Lots of things have changed drastically over time. There wasn't such thing as a Chatterbait back in the old days. This instructional type video is a God's Send for me. Thanks again and please keep up this type of video on your channel. Sonny Pruitt
You really just made me get out of bed at one in the morning to go flip around my trailer on my chatter bait
Came in knowing nothing about chatterbaits, left feeling like and expert and cant wait to give it a try. Best fishing channel out there, subbed for life!
You guys are one of my favorites. I learn so much from your videos. Thank you for teaching us.
Matt I'm going to think of you as a professor from now on. This video reminded me of attending a lecture when at college. Your organized and systematic approach makes the information easy to follow. I appreciate the explanations for the specific technique you recommend. The video of lure motions makes the information that much easier to remember. Thank you for an excellent video.
This video was exactly what I was looking for to learn how to fish this bait, thank you very much. Keep up the good work.
Hi guys, I have been watching your videos for about a year now and they are generally awesome. They are always informative, with facts and techniques that work. I am 71 years old and live in central Florida where the seasonal weather changes are usually not as drastic as the rest of the country. This situation causes me some confusion in determining what seasonal techniques to use at any given time as dictated by weather conditions and/or water temp. I have used many of your suggestions with great success in catching numbers of fish, but so far no double digit fish. I would love to see a video from you guys covering some of the aspects of central Florida bass fishing. Thanks again and keep up the good work.
This was one of the most beneficial videos I've watched in a long time.
every saturday i fish all day and i swear everytime i decide what im going to try and fish for the day, you guys post an in depth video of that bait..... you guys are the BASS GODS!
I think this is my 3rd or 4th time watching this 😂, so much useful info!
The gap between TacticalBassin and any other fishing channel is insane. You guys are by far the best and most informative channel around. Thank you!
Great video. Personally I like a 7 foot Medium-Heavy, medium fast, and 30 lb braid to 16 lb fluoro leader.
New fisherman here, only been fishing the last couple of years to get my son fishing (started him around age 4). Only been using live bait and bobbers or top water frog here in Michigan and I'm still using my first spinning rod/reel combo I started with. Time to expand out and start different types of gears, styles and baits. Searched for chatter bait fishing and loved your video, very informative. You've got me excited to drop some money on new stuff and try it out. This is the first of your videos I have watched and I'm excited to see the rest.
That slight keitech mod, GOLDEN.
I can't imagine the work you put into these videos. The attention to detail and the underwater footage is amazing. Thanks for what you do!
I love your content I’m going fishing this week down at a lake in Southern California my father does your gardening Alex and sons he lives right on the lake where are you guys fish at thank you for all the good tips🤙💯
Tactical can do no wrong. Keep at it, this channel means a lot to me. It goes beyond tips and tactics at this point, I have an emotional connection to bass fishing and this channel has made me feel like I'm not the only one out there that's completely obsessed. Bless you guys
Awesome video...
Yes, Jackhammer is really good but too expensive for most folks. Check out the Strike King Pure Poison. Blade connection very similar to Jackhammer and starts super fast too at half the price. Caught my PB this spring on the Strike King at 7.5lbs which is huge for Illinois.
You're the most informative fishing channel on YT, the amount of info i absorb from your lessons is epic, its making me 10x better at bass fishing.
I love a fluke for the chatterbait! Great Video~!
I learned more about chatterbaits in this one video than I have in a dozen videos. Thank you!!
I'm going on tacklewarehouse right now and getting mine for the season
The Fishing Experience I am to haha
weouchhere too
I had gotten out of fishing and was mainly into hunting. This year I got back into fishing and learned about the chatterbait. I love this bait and the bites it gets. This video has told me things about chatterbaits that I didn’t know since this is the first year using them. I love how you guys break down things in your videos. It is broken down in away that is simple and easy to follow. There isn’t any getting sidetracked and talking about something totally different. You guys do a outstanding job. I watch you guys a lot and it has helped me understand things that I didn’t before. I would love to fish with you guys one time it would be a pleasure to do so. Thank you for the videos and keep them coming. I wish you guys the best luck and God Bless each and everyone of ya’ll.
Awesome video ! I love the longer more in-depth videos like this, you cover so much information. You answered a lot of questions I had and gave me new things to think about when I'm fishing chatterbaits this season. I'm sure I'll watch this 2 or 3 more times.
BTW , I've noticed when I'm driving past lakes, ponds in my area, the Frogs are out, I can hear them croaking starting about sunset, When do you typically start Frog fishing ? before or after the spawn ? or is water temp the key for you ?
Fred McCormack I would love to hear the answer to this too... and I also love the longer vids.
Good to know, Thanks for the input
What an incredible video. As a novice fisherman I really appreciate you taking the time to really break down, what seems to be, EVERY aspect of chatterbaits. So many questions answered. Thank you.
Check out the Kistler reel n feel rods for that grass type of fishing. Its a hybrid between graphite and glass and workz great for a lot of reaction baits.
Kistler is amazing. Some of the best rods I've ever owned.
Matt, again, you don't fail to deliver top notch advice with clarity and reason. Keep them coming.
Back in the day Matt and Tim did a ton of videos together, I miss the old challenge videos
Absolutely the best video on chatterbait out there. So well orgainzed! Best teaching channel on TH-cam.
how about a video comparing spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and swim jigs to know when to use what?
Opened my eyes to numerous things. I’ve never thrown one but I am in a few weeks and real glad you put the video out before my trip. Thanks for disclosing all of your chatterbait knowledge!
I'd really like to see a compare and contrast hollow body (Basstrix, etc) vs solid body (Keitech, etc) swimbait video... thanks as always, fellas.
Ian Kehler that would be awesome I’m a local in Arizona and two of my buddies agree with you!!!
Ian Kehler best of luck I hope you catch a giant !
by far the BEST chatterbait video on TH-cam period! I like the Picasso blade for fun/pond fishin and the zman jackhammer for game day. nrx854c with a chronarch mgl for heavy cover & shimano 72mh glass expride wit a metanium DC for open water, 15lb floro for both
always the best information! !!
How about a video on inline spinner baits. They seem to work well for some guys on my lake. I can’t figure out their secret to making them work.
Your catalog of instructional videos is crazy amazing. Just started to mess around with chatterbaits and no one covers it like you. The best I found online... As usual! Thanks. Keep cranking them out. great work.
Only zman have blade to eye hook connection. It’s their patent. That’s why the other companies have some sort of connection between the blade and eye of the hook.
I just started fishing last spring. Not knowing what I was doing, I started on TH-cam, but was quickly overwhelmed by the amount of different options, techniques, theories, and equipment. I went out with a white spinner bait, a jig, and a green swim bait and caught fish. Not monsters, and not always bass, but I was having fun.
I have heard of people using chatterbait, and doing well, and since it was like my beloved white spinner bait, I figured it would work the same. I was wrong. I didnt know to put anything behind it. I didnt realize the technique with it.
Watching your video, explaining the differences between them, how to rig them, different trailers and why, etc. I went out and bought a different chatterbait (Z-Man Project Z, green pumpkin, 1/2oz) and paired it with the 4in Cowboy creature bait. I went out to where I knew bass were, threw out my spinner and nothing seemed to care. I then threw out this chatter bait, the exact same spot, varied up the retrieve and landed the biggest bass I have ever seen in person!
Thank you for making this video. It really does help us novice fishermen, who have difficulty figuring out this mess, let alone catch a fish or two.
Caught a 20lbs flathead on a chatterbait alot of emotions in one catch
D Squared hahaha can you imagine , if I did that I’d be screaming PB GET THE NET
Then I’d cry
man! know the feeling. hook up on a huge goo or choupique (bowfin). immediate excitement, then the flash/roll. Damn! lol
Congratulations , flatheads are awesome !
@Donald Martin We catch drum all the time walleye trolling up on Green Bay. The first couple are exciting, but once you realize they aren't 20lb walleye, it's a drag to have to re-set all the lines on that side of the boat. Definitely a great fighting fish, a 5lb drum behind a planer board looks like a big muskie hit it, usually pulls the board under and then you have to fight that as well as a fish. The running joke is "your bobber's down" when you know a drum hit your buddy's line.
Did it last week,chatterbait huge strike then the deep dive.17 lb kitty,bummer
Being a newer bass fisherman I have watched these videos in reverse order and the regression of the beard is gold.
Do you guys have any thoughts on the Z-man/Evergreen Freedom chatterbaits? For grass fishing and weedless applications I've had some decent success. The feature that really keyed me in on that particular design is the ability to change out the hooks in different situations, or when the hook is dull. Just wondering your thoughts
I have had success also on these... I was wondering why he didn't mention it..
Watched the video for the third time and still learning. Guess I am kind of a slow learner. Have to say I totally love these long in depth videos!
you are killing me matt-just dropped $200 on another of your recommendations-but I'm catching more so I forgive you
story if my life, i think my wife is going to divorce me when she sees my shopping cart when im buying stuff... every friday to fish for the next week SMH haha.
Yeah, it happens. Just did the same off his swim jig video. Lol
russell scara I know right my wife is gonna leave me if I keep watching these videos at night and spending money after each one 😂🤷🏼♂️oh well more time to fish then
Guy with no wife here....Guess what guys.....I get to go buy whatever I want this weekend!!! Lol. Just busting balls. Forgive me I'm lonely ha!! Although freedom makes up for it.
Same here jackhammers got me big time
My go to channel on everything fishing. The amount of time I have spent on channel is insane. Thank you guys for your time and effort. Keep up with the great work. Thanks for helping me enjoy the sport.
Thank you Tyler for the support!
I am not going to be brand specific but I only use a Picasso or Zman.
I just got my first chatter andits a Zman i hope it works
He isn't being biased, just letting us know what he uses and why.
The picasso chatterbaits look amazing i have 3 in my cart on ebay right now, really like the hook and skirt set up
SUBSCRIBED... I'm a Crappie Fisherman and people are enticing me with Bass Fishing as I live close to Lake Fork in Texas. Going for the 1st time Monday & had to look up this bait because I need Bass Tackle. What you are saying and showing appeals to the way I will follow a person's advice. Thanks. I can guarantee you this 29 minute video took you W A Y LONGER TO MAKE THAN 29 minutes so Thank You Sir.
All your how to videos are awesome! And that bantam! Can't wait until they are in Stock, and remember guys both tacklewarehouse and fishusa offer a 10% military discount!! Thanks again Matt, BTW how long of a leader do you use on a chatter bait?
Chris Mata Thanks!
@@davidrauschenbach6871 so what was the answer to your leader length question?
Great instructional video, as always. I made some tweaks to my chatterbait fishing after watching this video and it has made a huge difference over the last couple of weekends. I have a lot more confidence with these presentations now. Thanks again!
Thats funny the "cowboy" looks like a bow legged cowboy ready to draw his 6 shooters
Yosemite sam lol
Rusty Nutz - If you stick it up your nose it makes a handle bar mustache. Chicks dig it!
Been fishing for 50+ yrs, have an assortment of chatters but haven't fished them very much. I think that's apt to change. Thank You!
JackHammer 👀
Great video again. You're flat out the best informational fishing channel on youtube! One thing I would LOVE to see from you is how you would adjust all these techniques you've talked about to fishing from shore (lake and river). What techniques just won't work from shore, what will work that won't work from a boat. Most every informative channel is from a boat, and most every channel from the shore is just a vlog.
No don't let the secret out about the Picasso, seriously though it's freaking top notch.
LMB_ Toad_Catcher agreed
I've had issues with a few not vibrating properly early in the cast. I've had some I had to really snap to get thumping. Which when you are target fishing that's a pain. That said I have gotten good fish on them.
I just started fishing about two years ago , and thanks to this video , I learned Ive been using chatter bait wrong the whole time , I will be looking into more of your videos
Fat girls simply won't Chase Rockets. That fat beauty you caught on the rip bait that leaped completely out of the water a few vids back is pretty rare. They're simply to obese which has a lot to do with slowing them down.
I go mod-floro on C rigs on thick sparse grassy flat spread tailing piles too. I purposely catch the grass and slightly load up the tip and a few light shakes and pop I am out without the rocket effect.
I go heavy in the mud though. I'm like you I love complete control of that fat, powerful head shaking fish... lol.
Mr. FatBasstard you make me laugh with you’re intros man hahahahaha
"Fat girls simply won't chase rockets"... I think I'm going to make a shirt that says that!
Bassin NW503 lmao I'll buy one...
I'm glad you guys saw the humerus side of that comment :-)... I mentioned that at a club meeting once here in the central California Foothills and two guys right off the bat wanted to tell me about they're five and seven pound crankbait fish. When I say Fat Girls I'm talking about double-digit and teeners that look like Greyhound buses in the water. They are so big they get lethargic just from crapping out a 2 lb trout.
I always tell first time big swimbaiters if you want to know why we creep 12-inch Huds just watch a 300-pound fat lady try to get off the couch...
Mr. FatBasstard a hahahah man you’re dead on!
yeah, thats usually the case, I've seen big bass do some crazy shit tho lol. I caught my pb, 12lbs, on a square bill that had come just over the hump to a sand flat, go about 10ft, and I watched that fish come from the gloom behind up onto the flat, waking at full speed, and inhale it.
Matt and Tim do it again. The only place to go for information thanks again guys
This is one your best videos to date Matt. You can tell how knowledgeable and passionate you are about this topic. Great.
Dude, you and Tim's analysis is incredibly in-depth. You get my mind thinking in ways it wouldn't have done otherwise. Fantastic stuff.
Chatterbaits is quickly becoming my favorite fishing bait . I’ve noticed it attracts the bigger fish more so than the smaller ones . I rarely catch a large mouth under 2lbs on it . Helps weed the out the dinks from the donkeys ! Your videos are great , such good information , easily the best fishing TH-cam channel . Thank you .
Recently found your channel. Best fishing instructor on TH-cam.
I've been fishing all me life ,but living in a small town I've only just come across these chatterbaits, can't wait to try them this spring ! Thanks for the tips
This video has made me a much better bass angler and made the whole experience more enjoyable.. if that was even possible! Being a shore fisherman, I've struggled with finding lures that consistently produce fish. I purchased several jack hammers and in the past two days fishing I've seen the number of bass caught double my average. Huge thanks to Tim and Matt.
Talk about timing! Perfect video for us NJ fishermen. We're still waiting for the weather to turn and chatterbaits are on the menu for bass here. Love that Jackhammer.
I bough couple of Z-Man Custom and they caught me 10# on 20 minutes when no one else was catching anything. i cannot thank you enough for sharing your techniques and baits.
I came back to watch this video again. Iv'e been using chatterbaits with great success, and I have to say, everything Matt has said, I agree with 100%. Started fishing in lighter gear and now I throw them on a Curado K 8.5:1 and a Dobyns 795SB. I've found this setup to be particularly necessary for smallmouth as what happens, is that the hooks rip big holes in their mouths and when you have a big fish in current, that also changes direction and charges the boat, you need something with both backbone and something fast to take up the line.
I pretty much fish it the same way Matt recommends using a Hud, and that's to jack them, then reel, reel, reel.
Matt, you should have a three "thumbs up" icon for this video, as an option for "likes." You kindof outdid yourself on this one and you should know that I "study" your videos. I am amazed at how you, intricately, you think through the material you include in your videos and, at a personal level, I so appreciate that and have benefitted it from it.... immensely. And, I thank you. I was, somewhat, of a late-comer to bass-fishing and you have really put me into a catch-up mode. No need to respond. Just "thanks and appreciation."
Getting back into bass fishing after about 7 years off and I really wanted to try chatterbaits because they're new to me. Had no luck with them so far. After watching this video, I caught my first two in the same day. The first one was after only 3 casts. Thanks for the helpful tips👍
Best bass fishing channel on TH-cam! You guys should do a video on reel maintenance.
I’ve caught some giants on a chatterbait but the bites I get are few and far between. Thanks to this video, I think I finally found my issue. I usually just burn it straight in through all types of cover and even no cover but everything you said about different retrieve styles makes total sense and I feel 100% more confident in throwing a chatterbait. Great video!!!
Most interesting Tactical video i’ve watched to date. First time i’ve had Matt Allen do things almost drastically different then what i was already doing before i watched the video!
That comparison with the heavy gear and light gear makes a lot of sense. Great video. I've been struggling with these baits every time I use them.
Great tip! I been throwing chatterbait with very little luck religiously because it seems awesome. I watched your video and changed the rod to a heavy rod and did the retrieve like you said. I put the double swirl tail trailer on and 2nd cast I caught a nice 3+ pounder and I could barely detect the bite but you also mentioned that in the video so I didn't sleep on it and landed him. Ended uo with one more by the end of the day. Only went out for 3 hours but you changed the game for me. Thanks man!!
Appreciate the great educational fishing videos. You guys have helped me get back into fish after a forty year hiatus. I had no idea what to do with braided line let alone what the Bass where thinking. With your help I just competed in my first tournament and managed to put 55.25" in my boat. I couldn't have done this without help from dedicated fishing educators like yourself!
Thank you,
SaltyDog out.
Best chatterbait video on youtube! Awesome tips and even works for us Maine guys! I went from not having much confidence in the chatterbait to really putting in the work and now is my favorite bait. My 3 best fish have all come off of a chatterbait with a paddle-tail trailer. Also waters i fish have a lot of pike and they love them too
Its unreal how much I've learned from you guys I now use braid to leader and have learned all kinds of things and this video was perfect I had so many questions about chatterbaits
Thanks for breaking it down. As always, your experience shared is appreciated. I don't have the ability to spend the kind of time on the water that it takes to experiment with multiple techniques and tactics. Your information is like a map to the treasure chest. I've still gotta dig but I know I'm in the right spot!
I just got my first chatter bait and this video answered all my questions. Thank you!
I've been trying to find a beginners IN DEPTH video on fish finders. I fish from a kayak myself so that's specifically what I'm after, but there's doesn't seem to be anything out there. I'm talking where to buyers guide with reviews, how to use them, how to use the chips, how to set them up, etc. I know nothing and have no clue where to start.
GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS!
I took your advice on flipping the swim bait upside down and caught 2 LMBs on my lunch break today. Went back this evening and got 7 more. A few over 3lbs. Thanks Matt!
This video got me the biggest bass ive ever seen in life. Great WINNER info bro. Keep it coming
Awesome!! Congratulations!
I always learn so much from your videos. It's like a reading from the "Bible of fishing". A reading from the book of bass... lol Thanks for everything that you do
Jackhammer isn’t just my favorite bladed jig it’s my favorite bait in general.
First time watching your channel. I’m a newb to the bass fishing world and I like the way you explain things and how you give examples. Def subbing
Love the channel guys. I recently got into fishing this fall, at the age of 26 and these videos have certainly helped with almost any question I've had thus far.
Emergency equipment for boats (tools, jumper cables, dry bag?, etc...) that would be helpful for those just getting into their first boats. Like me lol maybe one about practicing/prefishing for a tournament and how to fish one day vs two to three day tournaments. Thanks guys! This is my favorite channel on TH-cam, keep it up.