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Old 04-23-11, 07:29 PM   #26
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I havent used them too much but I caught a few bass on them... however it seems like pike were liking it better they hit it kinda alot.
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Old 04-25-11, 11:18 AM   #27
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bigfish - use the Search feature and check out some of the previous posts on chatterbaits. I've posted tons of pics of fish caught on them over the past three years......they are great baits if you use them at the right place at the right time. Be careful that you check the blade/eye connection and make sure the hook eye is closed. The jig has a tendency to come free on some models and you'll end up reeling jsut the blade back in.
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Old 04-28-11, 07:01 PM   #28
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You can get all the parts but the correct jig heads from http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/

I like the football jig heads to have the eye turned horizontal, not vertical so only one snap ring is used and the blade is not too far out front. this allows my bait to make a clacking sound with the blade against the head. Doesn't matter if they have the bristle weed guards or not as you can remove them with a pair of pliers. Just grab at the base of the weed guard twist and the whole thing should pop out. I don't worry about filling the hole left behind.

I found some 4pk Booyah jig heads on Tackle Warehouse that I like. But there are places that will make them in bulk (50 minimum). You just have to be willing to pay for that many.


I usually use a trailer by modifying a zoom brush hawg for dark colors. The little twin tails are NICE! Can use most any light color trailer but I tend to get the skirts that have a built in trailer.



That it pretty much it. Cost me about $2.25 each total plus my labor.

Here are a few I made with Jewel jig heads. (Cost more per head)
Got my baits in the mail today...they look great man. Im thinking about trying to make some of my own...one question though...once you put the skirt on the jighead, do you use a drop of glue or anything to hold the skirt in place?
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Old 04-28-11, 07:51 PM   #29
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Glad your happy with them. No glue as they are pretty tight on there and the jigs have a lip on the shank that hold them well.
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Old 04-28-11, 09:01 PM   #30
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appreciate the help man.
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Old 04-29-11, 03:14 PM   #31
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Drop of glue wouldn't hurt. Some skirts slip after a lot of use (on a chatterbait) and some use wire to wrap their skirts on.
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Old 04-29-11, 10:32 PM   #32
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I have a 3/8 and 1/2 oz Z Man chatter baits but I've yet to even get one bumped. I'm going to keep trying though, some good thoughts in this thread, thanks!
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Old 04-30-11, 01:16 PM   #33
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nmanley I've been looking at the jansnetcraft.com and can't find any of the gold shaker swim blades. I'm only seeing the silver blades is that where you got the gold blade from too? By the way thanks for posting that information I can't wait to start making my own! They are cheaper and it's a lot easier to get the color combos I want to use!
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Old 05-01-11, 12:12 AM   #34
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Mine are the silver ones. Just look a little gold due to the lighting in my boats garage.

http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/shaker-blades/330632.aspx#
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Old 05-01-11, 11:02 AM   #35
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Thanks that darn tackle mon$ey has got me again. I grew up with Maxwell Smart & you would think that I would not fall for that again! Maybe I was thinking of agent 99
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Old 05-02-11, 04:31 PM   #36
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I have a 3/8 and 1/2 oz Z Man chatter baits but I've yet to even get one bumped. I'm going to keep trying though, some good thoughts in this thread, thanks!
Sometimes they thump them but most of the time the rod loads up as they swim off with them. I've seen bass suck them down and spit them out when fishing real clean water and never feel a thing. Double check the hooks and sharpen them when they come out of the box!!!!
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Old 05-15-11, 03:40 PM   #37
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these look awsome, i started to make my own today, but non of the local shops sell the blades, were could i get some?
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Old 05-16-11, 04:43 PM   #38
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Try Jann's Netcraft or the other build your own type tackle stores online.
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Old 05-16-11, 07:29 PM   #39
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Post #34. You guys don't read much do ya???
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Old 05-17-11, 04:26 PM   #40
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Post #34. You guys don't read much do ya???
C'mon you have to keep up with the times and you have to repeat things these days. Multiple times. People don't pay attention to what's said to others they have to be told specifically......

Sorry keggs but I work with teenagers every day.
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Old 05-17-11, 07:51 PM   #41
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LOL
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Old 05-24-11, 04:18 PM   #42
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I'd post a couple pics of some of the fish I've caught on chatterbaits recently but I've used up all my space.
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Old 05-26-11, 06:49 AM   #43
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Hey guys just to let you all know,i've been reading all of the advice you been giveing me i have'nt caught anything yet,but at the same time i have'nt throw'n the bait that much to give it a fair chance,i can't leave my hand poured worms a lone long enough to do what i should be doing with the chatter bait,NMANLEY,I got my catalog from jann's,it took about 3 weeks to get it,there's some very interesting stuff in it.Thanks again guy's your the best !!!!!!
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Glad to help.
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Ya got to throw 'em to catch fish on 'em.......
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