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

Chatterbait Fishing Made Easy! ( Spring Bass Fishing Tricks )

If you want to catch more bass, you need these chatterbait tips! Bladed jigs catch a ton of fish, and giant fish too! By changing trailers you can get a chatterbait to mimic shad, panfish, crawfish, and a variety of other prey species. Chatterbaits can be a deep rabbit hole but today our goal is to simplify. Let's take a look at the best baits, trailers, and gear to help you catch more fish!

The chatterbait is incredibly versatile once you learn to adapt your trailers and retrieves. We use 4 main trailers paired to 4 different chatterbaits to meet every situation we face. The chatterbait can remain a simple option in your arsenal, or you can start adapting retrieves from a high speed burn, to a popping retrieve, to a bottom hopping presentation, to take it to a whole different level! It's up to you, but either way you need to commit to the chatterbait this Spring.

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

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Sexy Shad

5 TYPES OF CHATTERBAITS...

•Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

•ZMan Elite Evo Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

•ZMan Mini Max (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

•ZMan CrossEyez (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

•ZMan Jack Hammer Stealth Blade (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Sizes: 4.5, 5.5

Colors: Sexy Shad, Electric Shad, Hematoma

•MissileBaits Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Sizes: 4.5, 5.5

Colors: Lava Craw, Bruiser Flash, Super Bug

•Yamamoto Swimming Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Colors: Zako, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue

•Big Bite Baits 4.25" Kamikaze Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Hematoma, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Sungill Flare

MINI MAX TRAILERS...

•Yamamoto 3" Zako: https://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Colors: Sexy Shad, Blue Craw, Natural Shad

•Big Bite Baits 3.75" Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Smoky Gold, Green Pumpkin Orange Blue

UNIQUE SITUATION COLOR PAIRINGS...

Chatterbait– BHite Delight

Spunk Shad– Hog Farmer Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

Chatterbait– Bruised Green Pumpkin

Spunk Shad– MissileBaits Super Bug

Chatterbait– Fire Craw

Spunk Shad– MissileBaits Lava Craw

CHATTEBAIT STORAGE...

Hard Boxes– Plano Edge 3700 Standard: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR

Trailer Cases– Buzbe Quik Qube (Large Deep): https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7

Bags– Spro Mesh Pouch (Large): https://bit.ly/3gZvpDN

FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

HEAVY COVER CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Braillist: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Model: 7'5" Medium Heavy

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (40 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

SMALL CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise (40 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz