2025 BUYER'S GUIDE SERIES: Chatterbaits, Bladed Jigs, and Best Chatterbait Trailers!
Let's Talk Chatterbait Fishing! The best baits, trailers, and equipment for Bladed Jig Fishing all in one place! Chatterbaits continue to be one of the hottest trends in bass fishing and there's no sign of slowing! From heavy cover to BFS, here are the baits and trailers you should be using!
New baits and trailers hit the market every year and the category continues to grow. The chatterbait, or bladed jig, comes in dozens of versions but there are only a few that stand out from the crowd. The JackHammer leads the pack but it's not alone, there are a few key baits you should consider adding to your line up this year. When it comes to trailers, you have a ton of options! We've narrowed it down, and can show you exactly when to throw each style.
Below you'll find links to the baits and gear in the order we discussed them. We've included our favorite sizes, weights, and colors for each and all the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.
PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...
Buyer's Guide: Best Jigs And Jig Trailers– https://youtu.be/KVy_HzsNdv4
FULL SIZE CHATTERBAITS...
•ZMan EverGreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Bruised Green Pumpkin
•ZMan Elite Evo Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y
Colors: Bama Bream, Electric Shad, Glitter Bomb
•ZMan TUNGSTEN Elite Evo Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd
Colors: Bama Bream, Electric Shad, Glitter Bomb
FINESSE CHATTERBAITS...
•Zman Baby Jack Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/4jvWTMx
Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Brett's Bluegill
•Zman Elite Evo Mini Max (3/8 – 1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3EahpTT
Colors: Bama Bream, Electric Shad, Glitter Bomb
•Zman Micro Max Chatterbait (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/4odPVyC
Colors: Bluegill, Gizzard Shad, Spot Remover
FULL SIZE CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...
Pintail– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Size: 4.5" – 5.5"
Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad
Profile– Zman ChatterShad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX
Size: 4.5"
Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, The Deal
Profile– Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV
Size: 4.25"
Colors: Smokey Gold, Hematoma, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse
Paddletail– Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF
Colors: Zako, Green pumpkin White Lam, Sexy Shad
Craw– Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ
Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Black Blue Flake
FINESSE CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...
•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI
Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Green Shad
•Zman 3.5" Chattershad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX
Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, The Deal
•Yamamoto 3" Zako: https://bit.ly/2fKmSRp
Colors: Pro Blue, Sexy Shad, Blue Craw
ALL AROUND CHATTERBAIT COMBO...
Rod– G Loomis GLX 7'3" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3TPrt9W
Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
leader– Sufix Advance Green Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
HIGH END CHATTERBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "Daemos": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD
Model: 7'2" Medium+
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel– Shimano SLX XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line– Seaguar Red Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
