Chatter baits

[nmanley]

So far I've only thrown the 3/8 and 1/2oz size. Like you I was thinking a heaver deeper running bait may be great as it will let you cover more ledges quicker.
I fish the 1/2 most of the time as fish are aggressive this time of year so I can work it faster.

Those in the pic above are 1/2oz size.

I have caught some fish just pumping it off the bottom on drops 8-12ft deep. The bite seem to come as it's being pumped rather than on the fall.

Your right on the hangups. I'm going to try some with the guard left on but I will thin out the strands some. I know that without the weed guards you hardly ever loose a fish that takes the bait.

[BigBurlyBass]

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.

[3dkicker]

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.

[nmanley]

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.

[LeBron_Hill]

appreciate the help man.

[3dkicker]

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.

[Jeremy]

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!

[3dkicker]

Originally Posted by Jeremy

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!!!!

[b.a.s.17]

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!

[nmanley]

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#

[coldbasser]

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
CB

[keggs17]

these look awsome, i started to make my own today, but non of the local shops sell the blades, were could i get some?

[3dkicker]

Try Jann's Netcraft or the other build your own type tackle stores online.

[nmanley]

Post #34. You guys don't read much do ya???

[3dkicker]

Originally Posted by nmanley

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.

[nmanley]

LOL

[3dkicker]

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.

[bigfish 1]

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 !!!!!!

[nmanley]

Glad to help.

[3dkicker]

Ya got to throw 'em to catch fish on 'em.......