Chatterbait VS Whopper Plopper! Summer Fishing Our Local Lake

Come along on a topwater mission as Tim and JD go in search of big Summer bass! Watch as they adapt to changing conditions, dodge storms, and catch some really nice fish. The goal for the day is topwater but they do what it takes to build a consistent pattern. They end up switching back and forth between 3 sizes of Whopper Plopper and a JackHammer Chatterbait to keep the pattern alive! 

Summer fishing is all about adapting to the conditions. When the weather is up and down so are the fish. If you add in changes in current, angling pressure, etc... it can be overwhelming. Sometimes it helps to just simplify your game plan. Today the guys knew exactly they wanted to throw and they searched until they found a way to make it work. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits they used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes, colors, trailers, etc. We also included links to the rod and reel combos they were using, as well as a budget-friendly option. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

CHATTERBAIT... 

Bait- Evergreen JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer- HogFarmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Ghost Minnow

TOPWATER...

-Whopper Plopper 130 (Loon): http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

-Whopper Plopper 110 (I Know It): http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Whopper Plopper 90 (Phantom Shad): http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

Reel- SLX 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro Bladed Jig (883) http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (XG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock Leader 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX (XG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Power Pro Braided 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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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): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Bait- Storm Largo Shad (4"): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color Shown: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SWIM JIGS...

-Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Weight: 1/2 to 3/4 oz.

Favorite Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Black/Blue

-Dirty Jigs Skirted Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Weight: 1/4 - 3/8 oz.

Favorite Colors: Alabama Craw, Crappie, Hematoma, Tactical Shad

SWIM JIG TRAILERS... 

-R2S D Walker Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Sizes- 100 (Swim Jig), 120 (California Swim Jig)

Favorite Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad, Ice White

-13 Fishing Pleasure Shad: https://bit.ly/3A4F4hx

Sizes- 4" (Swim Jig), 5" (California Swim Jig)

Favorite Colors: Black and Tan, Collard Greens, Witches Brew

-Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Favorite Colors: Electric One, Ghost Shad, Gold Rush

CHATTERBAITS...

-Evergreen JackHammer: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Weight- 3/8 to 1/2 oz.

Favorite Colors: Bruised Green Pump, Clearwater Shad, Green Pump Shad

-Z Man CrossEyez: https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Weight- 3/8 to 1/2 oz.

Favorite Colors: Mouse Rat, Shad Spawn, Green Pumpkin

-Z Man Chatterbait Custom: http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

Weight- 3/8 to 1/2 oz.

Favorite Colors: Bluegill, Glimmer Shad, Black Blue Flk

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

-Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Sizes: 4.5" and 5.5"

Favorite Colors: Blue Gizzard, Ghost Minnow, Black Blue, Natural Gill

-Big Bite Kamikaze Swim On: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Size: 4.25"

Favorite Colors: Green Pump Chart, Hematoma, Green Pumpkin

CLIP/SNAP UPGRADES...

-Nishine Original Snap: https://bit.ly/2T2ic1F

Size: #2

HIGH-END CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC-100 16 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

ALL-AROUND CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy Glass: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado DC (XG): http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- Sunline Assassin 17 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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Top 5 Baits For Summer Ledge Fishing!

What is the deal with ledge fishing? You hear all the pros talk about it, you see big bass getting caught in videos, but what are they doing in the middle of the lake?! Are there ledges in your lake? And if there are, do you know how to fish them? Today we're showing you all our top ledge fishing baits so you can catch more offshore fish this Summer. 

Traditional "ledge fishing" takes place on the TVA chain of lakes all Summer long. The "ledges" are the sides of the river channel in the middle of the lake with current running past. Now, you may not live on the TVA (Chickamauga, Guntersville, Pickwick, Kentucky Lake, etc...) but if your lake has ANY summer time current or even if it has long tapering points or offshore creek channel bends with no current, your fish will behave in similar ways and "ledge fishing" baits will work for you. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed in the video. We've included favorite colors for each, exact sizes, and hook modifications. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS... 

Mid #1- Rapala DT-16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Live River Shad, Pearl Gray Shiner, Citrus Shad

Mid#2- Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Chart Blue Back Splatter, Sexy Shad

Deep- Rapala DT-20: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Citrus Shad, Pearl Grey Shiner

Extra Deep- Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Sexy Shad, Powder Blue Back Char, Olive Shad

FLUTTER SPOONS... 

Regular- Nichols Lake Fork Flutter: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Blue Shad, Purple Threadfin, Blueback HD

Mid- Nichols Mini Mag: http://bit.ly/2IBHjx7

Colors: Blueback HD, Gizzard, Super Shad

Large- Nichols Magnum Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ImXDlW

Colors: Blueback HD, Shattered Glass Silver, Chrome

Stinger Hook- Savage Gear Savage Grip Trebles: https://bit.ly/3r1R6Eg

Sizes: 2 - Flutter, 1/0 - Mini Mag and Magnum

SWIMBAITS... 

Hollow Body- 6" Basstrix: http://bit.ly/2aiy7SR

Colors: Tennessee Shad, Table Rock Shad, Hologram Shad

Paddle Tail- 4.8" Keitech Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, TW Ghost Shad

LARGE SWIMBAITS... 

-Scottsboro 6" Full Body: http://bit.ly/2NpyLjU

Colors: Natural Light, Ol Smokey, Mullins Madness

-Osprey 6" Tournament Talon: http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, TW Shad, Gizzard

SWIMBAIT HEADS...

Exposed Head- Matt Allen Swimbait (1/2 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Hidden Head- Blade Runner Insert Head (1/2 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2vjDTvl

Scottsboro Weedless- Owner Beast 8/0 (1/2 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66

SCROUNGER HEADS... 

-Hog Farmer Hog Wobblers (1/2 - 1/ oz): https://bit.ly/3vBWUFj

-Scottsboro Sniper Head Soft Bill (1/2 - 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3r0D1aj

-Davis Baits Shaky Fish (3/8 - 1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3AT3lYv

SCROUNGER BAITS... 

-Castaic Jerky J (5" - 7"): https://bit.ly/35y8w1p

Colors: Blue Shad, Green Shad, Kentucky Special

-Scottsboro Sniper (5" - 6"): https://bit.ly/3gHTQ6t

Colors: Viper Shad, Natural Light, Tennessee Shad

HAIR JIGS... 

-Big Daddy Baits (5/8 - 1 oz): https://bit.ly/36shCx0

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Sexy Shimmer, Pure White

BIG WORMS... 

-Magnum Baits Wormser (8.5" - 11"): https://bit.ly/2XM1naf

Colors: Delta Dark Purple, Oxblood, Green Pumpkin

-Strike King Bull Worm 10": http://bit.ly/2IVzvuS

Colors: Black Blue Swirl, Junebug, Watermelon Red

BIG WORM RIGGING...

-Hog Farmer Magnum Shaky Head (1/2 - 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2Ylm79I

-Strike King Mag Jig Head (1/2 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2xw54pW

BLADE BAITS/TAIL SPINNERS... 

-Damiki Vault (1/2 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Favorite Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad, Cyber Purple

-Jackall DeraCoup (1/2 - 1 oz): http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Favorite Colors: Clear Shad, Dera Shad, Silver

-Damiki Axe Blade (3/4 oz - 1 oz): http://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Favorite Colors: Black Holo, Holo Real Shad, Moss Back

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The BEST Summer Lure Everyone FORGOT!

Don't forget these when its hot! We've all fished a tube but somehow, most anglers have forgotten. Tubes doesn't stop working when Summer rolls around but you rarely see anyone using them! If you want to show the fish something different this year, we're going to show you which tubes to use, the best way to rig them, and which retrieves will help you get bit this Summer. 

When someone talks about a tube most anglers immediately think of smallmouth bass or reservoir fishing. Almost no one adapts it for Summer fishing in grass, let alone for getting out on the ledges or deep offshore structure. The tube is one of the most adaptable soft baits with a range of effectiveness that touches trophy smallmouth and trophy largemouth alike. 

If this bait doesn't have a place in your current line up for Summer bass, its probably time to add it. Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video, including favorite colors and rigging. We've also included our favorite tube rods along with some great budget options. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

NORTHERN TUBES...

Tube- Netbait STH 2.5": https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Favorite Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Gold Purple

Hook- Blade Runner Inhaler (1/0 Hook): https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Tube- Savage Gear 3D Goby: https://bit.ly/33QGXzy

Favorite Colors: Light Pumpkin, Brown Pumpkin, Goby

Hook- Blade Runner Inhaler (2/0 Hook): https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

MID-COUNTRY TUBES...

Tube- Netbait STH 4": https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Favorite Colors: Dark Melon Purple, Green Pumpkin, Ten Point

Tube- Big Bite Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Favorite Colors: Green Pump Blue, Tilapia

MID-COUNTRY TUBE HEADS...

Standard- Bite Me Flat Eye (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

Strong- Blade Runner Inhaler (3/0 Hook): https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Heavy- Bite Me Big Dude (3/8 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2CV3o7S

HEAVY COVER TUBES...

Tube- Big Bite 4" Flipper Tube: https://bit.ly/3htKA6h

Favorite Colors: 1099, Tilapia, Ozark Craw

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight- Swagger Vader Tungsten 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

HIGH-END TUBE COMBO #1... (Pre-Order Available)

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 872S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX-1 Braid (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

HIGH-END TUBE COMBO #2... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'6" Medium: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX-1 Braid (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TUBE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'3" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Power Pro Braid (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen (8 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

OUR FAVORITE HEAVY COVER FLIPPING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'11" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR?

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