Chatterbait VS Swim Jig !! Shallow Water Bass Fishing!

The chatterbait and swim jig are both awesome! Come along for a fun day of fish catching in shallow water! Both the swim jig and the chatterbait are proven fish catchers, but a lot of anglers struggle to understand when to use each style. Today Matt is focusing on these two baits, as well as a frog, to target fish around shallow cover.

For us, the choice between these proven shallow water options is the cover you're fishing around (or through). The chatterbait has amazing drawing power, can cover water quickly, and can be fished erratically. However, it struggles in thick vegetation. The swim jig doesn't have nearly the drawing power, but makes up for it in ability. A swim jig can go anywhere, fish through anything, and gets BIG bites! Add in a frog for good measure and you've got a proven system for shallow water fishing!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear we used to target these fish. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each, along with rods and reels Matt used to get these fish out of cover. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CHATTERBAIT...

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: Ghost Minnow

NO JACK SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2d8qUCv

Color: Tactical Shad

•Xzone Swammer 5.5: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Ghost Shad

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Color: Chartreuse Shad

•River2Sea D Walker 120: https://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Color: Silver Side

COMPACT SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Colors: Blue Glimmer

•Storm Largo Shad 3.5: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

FROGS...

•Spro Bronzeye 70 Poppin Frog: https://bit.ly/3iVW03I

Color: Killer Gill

•Savage Frog DC Walker Frog: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl

Color: Olive/Chartreuse, Gill

WAKEBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Golden Shiner

FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

NO JACK SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" XXH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

COMPACT SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Daemos: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Medium+ Fast

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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

Top 5 Baits For May Bass Fishing!

Bass fishing in May can be amazing, here's what you need to know! The bass are in transition and we're going to show you how to catch them. Most lakes have bass in every phase of the spawn by now, there are still lingering spawners but there are also a lot of post spawn fish. Some fish go deep while others stay around shallow cover. No matter how you like to fish, we've got tips to help you do it better!

There are a lot of great baits for targeting fish during the post spawn to early Summer transition, but we have some very clear favorites. Whether you're going deep or shallow, these are baits you can rely on to catch fish throughout the entire transition. And don't forget that early in the month the shad spawn is a major deal!

Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared and included our favorite sizes and colors for each. We've also included a couple budget combos to help you consistently land the fish that bite. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SPINNERBAITS...

•Damiki TOT Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/368VED0

Size: 3/8 oz

Color: Smelt Shad, Snow Shad

•Megabass SV–3 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Hasu, Wakasagi

•Nichols Pulsator Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: JT's Chartreuse Shad, Bombshell Bass

CHATTERBAITS...

•Zman JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Blueback Herring, Green Pumpkin Shad

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Spot Remover

•Missile Baits 4.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Frosted Purple, Green Pumpkin Delight

•Hog Farmer 4.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

SWIMBAITS...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Abalone Shad, Warden Hitch, Light Trout

•Baitsanity Antidote: https://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Colors: Summer Shad, TW Gizzard Shad

•Bucca's Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2CANTU7

Colors: White Back Shad, Borealis Shad

UNDERSPIN...

•Tactical Bassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 oz

•Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad

•Nomad Atlas 55: https://bit.ly/3UOkjU5

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Tennessee Shad

•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: https://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Abalone Shad

DEEP CRANKBAITS...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Summer Minnow, Metallic Shad

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M

Colors: Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Blue Back Herring

TOPWATER...

•Shimano World Pop 69F: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: T Smelt, N Smelt

•Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Mat Shad

•Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Phantom Shad

FROGS...

•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill

•Jackall Gavacho Frog: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Chart Strike Gill

THE SENKO...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Hook– Hayabusa Weedless Wacky: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1/0

SHAKEY HEAD...

•Missile Baits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Missile Morning, Junebug Dream

•Netbait T Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Bama Bug, Junebug

Head– Dirty Jigs Canterbury: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

THE KARASHI...

Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: Kasumi Ito KS, HT Setsuki Chiayu

ALL AROUND BUDGET CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Models: 7'1" Medium

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

Line– Sufix 832 (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

ALL AROUND BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT: https://bit.ly/3n6Ojvx

Models: 7' Medium Fast

Reel– Daiwa Legalis LT: https://bit.ly/3Y0kDh3

Size: 2500 D-XH

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FROG FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Models: 7'2" heavy

Reel– Shimano SLX A: https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Speed: HG

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

Swim Jig Tricks To Catch Spring And Summer Bass!

If you don't understand the value of Swim Jigs, this video is for you! This is an incredible technique and you need to be taking advantage of it! Swim jigs imitate panfish and shad better than traditional swimbaits and when you understand their purpose, they become an irreplaceable part of your arsenal. Here's what you need to know!

Swim jigs come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and they're not created equal. Understanding head shapes and hook strengths is just as important as understanding the difference between a chatterbait and a spinnerbait. Pay close attention as Matt details his jig and trailer pairings so you can use the best combination for your fishing conditions.

Below you'll find links to the exact jigs, trailers, and gear that Matt discussed in the video. He's even included his favorite weights and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FULL SIZE SWIM JIGS...

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

Favorite Size: 3/8 - 3/4 oz

Favorite Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Crappie

•Dirty Jigs No–Jack Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2d8qUCv

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Black and Blue, Hematoma, Tactical Shad

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

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Black and Blue, Hematoma, Tactical Shad

BLADED SWIM JIG...

•Megabass Uoze Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2kmDjdK

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Black Blue, Gripan, Smoke Shad

FULL SIZE SWIMBAIT TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Gold Rush, Silver Shadow

•Xzone 5.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Electric Shad

•River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Colors: Shamrock Shad, Ice White, Green Pumpkin Red

FINESSE SWIM JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

Colors: Tactical Shad, Blue Glimmer, Alabama Bream

•Missile Baits Mini Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/3SdHVOF

Favorite Size: 5/16 oz

Colors: Shad Flash, Bruiser, BrewGill

FINESSE SWIM JIG TRAILERS...

•Storm 3.5 Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Xzone 3.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, 309

MAIN SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

NO JACK SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'6" XH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

BUDGET SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro Braid 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

This Trick Catches Spring Bass When Its Tough! (Fishing The Extremes)

Come along for a fun day of bass fishing! Tim starts out catching fish with a free rig, but when the bite slows in the afternoon he turns to one of our favorite tricks! He pulls out the two extremes, in this case its a Magdraft Swimbait (big bait) and a Karashi (micro bait), and uses that combination to locate and catch fish long after the bite window had closed.

Using the "two extremes" approach will almost always show you where the fish are. Often times they'll eat the big bait, but if they're not willing to bite they're still likely to follow. The micro bait doesn't have the drawing power, but if you get it around the fish they're sure to eat it. This combination allows you to find the fish, then catch them, even when the bite is tough. Keep it in mind the next time you're fishing and the bite comes to an abrupt halt.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim used throughout the day. We've also included the rods and reels he relied on for the various lures. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FREE RIG COMPONENTS...

Bait– XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flake

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Sizes: 2/0

Weight– Zappu Pinfree Shot Tungsten: https://bit.ly/48750Kw

Size: 3/16 oz

WACKY RIG...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Natural Shad

•Gamakatsu G Finesse Wacky Head: https://bit.ly/2faIevI

Size: 1/8 oz

MICRO CREATURE...

•ZMan TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Color: Green Pumpkin

•Swagger Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3JuGesv

Size: 1/16 oz

•Owner Rig N Hook: https://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Size: 1

MICRO TWITCH BAIT...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Kasumi Ito KS

SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2CANTU7

Color: Pro Blue Chart

•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Cali Hitch

•Huddleston Deluxe 68 Weedless (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/3GnqbuF

Color: Black Gizzard Shad

BFS CREATURE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Seaguar InvizX (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

FREE RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

S WAVER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sufix 832 (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (6 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

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