This was a fantastic video - well thought out, providing your specific recommendations, while still allowing everyone to consider their own use of the chatterbait. I can’t wait to see more of these type of videos on other baits. Subscribed based on this series - keep them coming!

I swooped in like a pterodactyl when I got a notification for the Hook Up Tackle

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! Thank you for watching!

@nathanellis914

3 жыл бұрын

I'm scared of dinosaurs

Love how you really break it down and explained the details. Looking forward to this series

This was one of the most educational videos on rods that i have ever seen Great job sir!!

Our of the hundred or so videos about this subject, this is by far the best, most informative video I’ve seen. Your a rockstar man keep up with the great content !

The absolute best vid I have ever seen regarding chatter bait rods. There is a ton of great information. I live and fish in Florida and I love the C/B jackhammer.

Really enjoyed the video. Very informative. Looking forward to seeing more of this series. I’m in the process of building my arsenal so this is very helpful. Keep up the good work.

More vids like these plz! Keep up the great work. I enjoy y’all’s content, very informative

Thank you for making it more understandable I just got into bass fishing a year ago so I'm learning all the poles and reels there are a lot out there

Great video, super informative, thanks. Looking forward to the series.

Fantastic informational video!! Please keep this type of series going. Good for beginner to the advanced that either forget or didn’t fully look into. Hope you’re channel grows, you guys are doing a good thing here.

The amount of info packed into this video is amazing!!

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

thank you for watching my friend!

Very informative as always, thanks Ben! Another option I have found to be a great Chatterbait rod is the Poisom Adrena 7’3” medium heavy, moderate fast action rod. I’ve used it all this year for chatterbaits and absolutely love it, I primarily throw 3/8-1/2oz chatterbaits and it’s done me wonders 👌🏽

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! Thank you for sharing!

Stellar presentation jam packed with info... Looking forward to this series especially finesse applications... Thank you🙏

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Awesome info once again. Can’t wait for the next video Love your channel

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Your knowledge and content is unmatched in this industry. Just appreciate ya homie.

Great video!!!! Thank you for all the great and perfect information!

Alpha Angler's Chatterbound changed the game for me. Absolutely amazing rod, great video

Shimano Expride A 7'2" M/H Glass is by far my favorite chatter bait rod. It's absolutely amazing.

@ricardoalvear8765

3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking getting that rod

@waynelagarde7956

3 жыл бұрын

You definitely will love the rod.

@brownbouy3043

2 жыл бұрын

What else is it good for

Great stuff. Thank you. Looking forward to future buyer's guide vids!

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Excellent video! Can’t wait for more videos like this to come!

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

wow, that was complete..thanks, well done.

Outstanding video. Great job. Thank you.

Thanks for your helpful tips. More content of this nature is much appreciated.

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Cool. Thank you for watching!

This is amazing info! I use a Dobyns Cranking Rod(736). Never had an issue with losing a fish and casts great!

Love my EG combat stick H glass rod! You can really tell the rod does all the work for you when a fish bites! It’s good for cranking to add as well! Thanks Hookup! I’ll be in store next week coming from Cali! Rip wallet

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Dope! Excited to have you stop by!

Excellent work very informative

I love these videos Ben is a great guy 👍👍

Super informative channel new subscriber for sure 💯

Excellent video really good advice keep up the good work thanks 👍

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

This is a great video!

Fantastic video can't wait to see more.

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Lot of great points. Thanks

Im loving my 7'3" Dobyns champion xp 736cb Glass heavy

@Redman_30

3 жыл бұрын

Much better price!

@matthewpriestley7202

3 жыл бұрын

I have used that one too in the past. Found that a little too much while the 7’2” Expride MH Glass not enough so hoping the Valley Hill 7’4” Glass is the Goldilocks

@jamesh7469

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewpriestley7202 too much/ not enough what? Power?

@JMackThaHooper

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesh7469 its too heavy the dobyns. Ive had it, wore me out after 1hr

Great Info, Thanks!

New subscriber based on this video alone! I am just starting to look for a chatterbait rod. Learned why my current rods don’t work with them....about to go click on the link to the Megabass rod, afraid I can’t afford that adjustable butt, sure would like to as this will be used on a kayak, would be really helpful. Thanks for a great video!

Love it!! You mentioned us poor saps who only like to fish with 2-3 rods. A great video idea would be to identify all of the possible baits (there's like 20+) and maybe identify 3 rod/reel combos that could handle all of the various styles of baits. Obviously, those rods wouldn't handle them all perfectly, but it would at least allow it to throw with some success.

The main thing I fought myself back and forth on with chatterbait fishing was line. I found straight flouro was best when fishing grass because of the delay coming out of the grass when popping it to get a reaction bite the fish had a chance to eat it(and more stealth) vs braid to leader. Had a glass rod and like the sensitivity of the graphite but personal preference

The Expride 7’7” H Moderate works great for the 3/4 1oz chatterbait and common 6-7 in swimbaits.

Man this is exactly what I need. I’m new to bass fishing and I get so confused on what action I need for all the different baits and lures to throw. So looking forward to this series!

@allergictoglobalists

3 жыл бұрын

Me too man, my brain hurts from trying to figure it out. Thankfully "The Hook Up Tackle" is here.

Priceless video guys! 👍

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Very informative!

Thanks again guys , keep them coming

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

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Love this shop!

Great information.

I absolutely dig the amount of options you guys give, great video. I totally understand the moderate action aspect of a chatter bait. I've tried a spinnerbait rod and it's just too stiff, provides way too much feedback, and doesn't allow them to inhale it. However, I'm one of those guys that can't get down with the glass. My rod of choice is the avid x MH fast. It's a fast with a softer tip that I like for my jigs, not stiff as a board like some fast actions. If you guys haven't tried it you might be pleasantly surprised.

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback! I’ll give that a look.

Dont really fish chatterbaits but dam learned alot. Another great job guys

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I ended up ginding the perfect bladed jig / big square bill rods on sale awhile back. Its the Powell 754 mh mod-fast 7ft 5". Perfect for a 20lb flouro setup for open water but also works great with 40-50lb braid ripping through grass.

Hi Ben, pointing out the pivot point in the chatter bait vs a spinner bait was an ah-ha moment for me and lit a light bulb. I used to think they would be good on the same rod. Excellent content! You do a masterful job with your breakdowns. Thank you!

@Milehighsnake98

Жыл бұрын

They absolutely are great on the same rod. But to be fair, I throw them both on braid to leader.

Great video buddy

Awesome video Ben.

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Excellent informative vid. I have been using the Evergreen jackhammer rod but man that thing does weigh a ton. Now I have more options

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Great video gentlemen! Thank you for taking the time to make it...please keep making them.👍 Wish manufactures would include which type of lures work best with which rod on the spec stamp on the rod...kinda take the guess work out of it... like 7'3 MH 8-14 lb lures -Jerk bait or Soft plastic.... Idk something specific. Maybe I'm asking too much 😆 🤣

@allergictoglobalists

3 жыл бұрын

Check out St. Croix. They have some rods with the power, action, line and lure ratings and what lures that its designed for like jerk bait, Texas rig and stuff like that. Usually has a few different techniques on each rod that its designed for. They make really nice rods as well. I pair mine with Shimano. I started out with Lews but have been changing.

Great Video! goin' shopping...

The Daiwa Steez AGS 72MH-RB rod is amazing for 3/8-1/2 chatterbaits. Not too many people know to use this one but it’s an amazing rod.

I really like my 1st Gen Megabass Levante Diablo Spec R for chatterbaits. Knock on wood I hope I never break it as I've used my buddys 2nd Gen DSR and I find there's a significant enough difference where its just not the same. Braid to fluoro leader and I'm crushing em.

St. Croix Legend glass is my chatter bait rod. When I first started the chatter bait, I thought I needed a jig type rod. Didn’t take long to figure out that didn’t work. Lost bunches of fish. Finally figured out a slower action was needed. A more “dead” stick is better, so the fish loads up before you feel it.

Great stuff very informative looking at getting to 72mh glass expride

Man what a great video. I ordered a 7'3 dobyns rod(not glass), for my chatter bait,and then came and watched this. I reckon i should have watched this first. Guess there are worse things then buying the wrong rod. At least I can use the new rod for my spinner baits

@kenneth9874

Жыл бұрын

Kinda late but depending on which dobyn's rod it could be suitable for chatterbaits

Great video. Very informative!! I'm curious how certain crankbait rods(very small percentage) actually soak up or or displace all the pressure that usually transfers to the wrist, forearm, hands, and fingers during the retrieve. I can find very little about this characteristic on line. Any help on this subject would be much appreciated. Cant wait to see your tackle shop in person!!!

You can throw it on a Graphite MH or Heavy fast action rod too. Just use monofilament or a fluorocarbon that has some stretch like invisx. Todd Auten got 2nd in the Bassmaster classic this year throwing a Jackhammer on the same rod he uses for flipping jigs. He just used mono with the jackhammer to accomplish the same thing as that moderate fiberglass rod does.

Evergreen Jackhammer rod is really nice! Had it about 6months now. Waiting for y'all for restock the Steez A 6.3:1 Left hand.

This was so very helpful. I’ve had a jackhammer rod since EG came to the states. What would be great is if you take the time to do this type of video for other reaction bait rods specifically Crankbait rods. Also I never know which rod is right for me with the in the shimano line because they’re so vague in their rod descriptions. Thanks Ben!!

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! We’ll cover all the rods we can think of 👍

Definitely don't overlook the Dobyns DC 736CB glass, landed multiple 7 and 8 pound blue cats on it last year using a chatterbait. Worked good on the bass too.. 😂😂

Great vid! do you all have a playlist of all of the current videos in this series where you are suggesting technique specific rods?

Kistler feel n reel is absolute perfection for chatterbaits

I use medium heavy graphite fast action , great for running chatterbait through and around submerged vegetation. Anything softer will hang up too often.

Such a nice rod

I mainly fish Chatterbaits. Have tons of glass, composite, and graphite rods for my Chatterbaits. If you fish high heavy grass waters. Look into the 7'3 MH Duckett Silverado. It's over rated in its power. It fishes like a MH-Mod Rod. I have found its great for ripping out of grass easy and yet the parabolic bend is great for pining fish. Wasn't meant for it but works so well fishing through grass without having that ton of spongy feeling trying to clear the bait free of grass. Cheaper, well built, light weight. 14lbs Sunline FC Sniper, 6.3.1 reel

I usually like ripping mine through grass an glass dont cut it so I have two separate rods one stiffer for grass an one medium for open shit just throwing it out ther love the channel

Great info guy's.... I didn't realize I was such a fishing rod nerd, lol

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the club! 👍

Look at the Cashion rod chatterbait rod. Super sensitive, great bend, lighter. Just amazing.

I have the Jackall poison Adrena 6’11” medium + paired with braid to leader and I believe it’s the best chatterbait rod money can buy

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Poison Adrena's are very nice rods 👍

💪🏼 excellent info

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Ray!

@Roboworm99

3 жыл бұрын

@@thehookuptackle_usa would the 7’ MHG be good for the stealth and smaller Chatterbaits?

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

@@Roboworm99 Totally!

Thank you for another well presented, not so straight forward area. Where I get confused is throwing dense vegetation (milfoil) into the mix. So with a glass rod you've got the benefits of a nice load on the cast and keeping the bass pinned back to the boat, then into the boat. But working the bait through dense grass with a softer tip seems counterproductive to ripping through and out of the grass (& triggering strikes) in a crisp manner, that it would seem a fast action would do better than the softer action. So, in order to counterbalance, would it then make sense to fish braid (either direct or to FC leader in clear water up north), having the effect of speeding up that softness some for purpose of cleaner ripping from the grass? I'd appreciate your brief analysis.

Great stuff fellas, appreciate your attention to detail. What are your thoughts on the St. Croix Victory 7'2 Mh Mf for chatterbaits... or other techniques for that rod?

most informative video I have seen in a long time. I have been fishing for 40 years, and found this vid really helpful. Thanks, Jim

For the budget guys the Daiwa aird x 7’3 MH has that good parabolic taper for $50

I have fall in love with the daiwa tatula ttu721mrb its a 7'2 med and man to me its perfect for a chatterbait.. and i have no prob throwing a 3/8oz jack hammer no prob

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Thank you for the feedback!

The 7'2" Fenwick HMG Medium mod fast comes in at like 100 bucks and is an excellent budget chatterbait rod, it's full graphite so it's lighter but being a M it has a deeper bend and it's still rated to 1 oz. (It'll throw 1.5 oz no problem) It's an excellent option for anyone on a tighter budget. Sixgill fishing also has the chopper series rods which are a composite technique specific blank and they're absolutely phenomenal at about $160. Also, don't forget you can always run mono or copoly line for even more absorption.

what a great vid. i've used the 13fishing muse black rod which is a 6'10" medium for so long. it's lighter than the adrena 6'10" glass. i get away with throwing 1/2oz setups on it but mostly throw 3/8oz. but, i've got to say that 6'10" adrena is a winner for me. i've wanted to give the 7'4" 2oz adrena a shot. the train of thought for me is to have a sub 7 for accuracy and a 7+ for bombing and deeper chatter fishing. regardless, great vid that really does cover it all for chatterbaits.

@xiahua2302

8 ай бұрын

I‘m considering to purchase a adrena 610 glass！Does it work well for the 3/8oz jackhammer with a Yamamoto zako or too soft？

@HBeretta

8 ай бұрын

@@xiahua2302 runs 3/8 oz smoother than sh!t from a duck's a$$.

@HBeretta

14 күн бұрын

@@xiahua2302 yes works very well.

I’ve been fishing with a spinning reel and rod, medium heavy with 15lbs line both high quality rod and reel. Was wondering if switching to a casting reel and rod will be more of the right approach for the chatterbait, jerk bait. Or can I still fish with the spinning rod?

I'm a great mega bass fan, but on chatterbaits, I elected the St Croix legend glass rod..7'4 heavy..Great rod for chatterbaits..The rod is paired up with a Diawa Steez 6:31 for power and control..

I throw bladed jigs a lot, like A LOT A LOT. When I first started using them however many years ago, I didn't think the rod really mattered. They seemed to work on Heavy, Medium Heavy, Medium, Medium Light powers, ExtraFast, Fast, ModFast, Moderate, or even Slow actions. I was dead wrong. The rod makes an incredible difference. A few years ago I got a spinnerbait rod that I loved. I recommended this rod to all my buddies, a few of them actually listened, used them and loved them as well. I thought I had finally figured it out. This year, admittedly on impulse, I picked up one of the Evergreen Combat Sticks. Only NOW do I really have it figured out. That rod is just perfect for throwing bladed jigs. Of course that should come as no surprise as Brett Hite helped design it. Really my only complaint is the lack of hook keeper, but that is easily remedied with a Cal Coast Cali Clip. The black clip matches perfectly, you'd hardly notice it being there. Great rundown of all the options, Ben, you really explain everything well.

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, and thank you for your feedback!~!~

@gregc2621

3 жыл бұрын

The right rod for any technique really depends on many variables. Right rod for you most likely is not the right rod for someone else. Unless you listen to a lot of KZread pros these days who undoubtedly preach there is a right and wrong way to do things. (Because they heard it from someone) What kinda line you throwing? Leader? How heavy is the chatterbait? Hook diameter? Smallmouth? Largemouth? Muscle memory on hookset? Drag setting preference? Short skips or long casts? Open water? Heavy cover? With some of those variables presented, the "right" rod can vary greatly from person to person. "You want the right rod so there is the right amount of tip, enough to keep the fish pinned, and enough backbone to get them in" ...yes. correct. And that depends on the person. But this "right and wrong" trend is great for sales!

Thoughts on p5 madbull? How would braid effect your choice for Chatterbait rod? Sometimes if im fishing chatterbait through heavy grass i like to use braid, thought the madbull may be good for this and heavier topwater like a whopper plopper.

Unbelievable vid. The Rod we use is, in my opinion much more important than the reel. Thank you for the education. Those rods would be really nice to have but about $50-75 too much for a family man who still fishes 3-5 times a week. I love the channel tho...

Now in regards to the Darksleeper Rod, since it designed as a bottom contact rod with a fast action, do you think this rod could double as a spinner bait rod as well?since it was designed for a small swim bait?

That. Evergreen Combat stick is just like you said a little chunky in weight but that glass rod keeps the large jaws hooked till you land em. I’ll sacrifice a little comfort if it keeps catching me them greenbacks 🙌🏽

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching man!

Ben, what does the 7'1mh Valkerie weigh and how short is it overall with the grip shortened?

What rod would you pick for a 3/8 or a 1/2 jackhammer with a zako trailer

What are your thoughts on the Shimano zodias 7’2” medium heavy glass? Is it worth buying?

Ben, On the Shimano Expride MH Glass rod, you mentioned it won’t handle the heavier 3/4oz and up chatter baits, but I have one and it’s rated for up to 1-1/4oz. baits but mine does say it’s a composite glass rod. Are we still talking about the same rod?

Could you do a vid on crankbait rods like for lighter stuff (osp blitz & z-crank)!?!?

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Nice Video. Has anyone off you guys experience with the Kaleido Rs series from Evergreen?

Hey man, recently I bought a MH Moderate glass rod for chatterbaits and crankbaits. My friends told me to get the Heavy Moderate Glass, but they are sold out everywhere.. so i went with the MH Mod. just wanted your thoughts on this, will this be an issue throwing chatterbaits? thanks

So then would my shimano expride 7’2 M Glass rod be good for throwing chatterbaits?

Hello, question someone gave me a shimano zodias casting rod for stripe bass is that a good rod for stripe? It's a 7.2 med/heavy glass

Ben, I mainly fish from a kayak. I've started looking at multipurpose rods to maximize my options. I recently bought a Destroyer JDM Wild Bunch. What are your thoughts for this rod for Chatterbaits? Great info BTW!

@thehookuptackle_usa

3 жыл бұрын

Wild Bunch is amazing for multi purpose, but it’s not a great chatterbait/Reaction rod. It’s more of a soft plastics/spinnerbait/frog/small Swimbait rod. What you’ll want to look for in a multi purpose reaction rod to compliment your Wild Bunch, is something with a regular taper (bends through the middle) in a MH ish power.

I like the expride 7M glass rod for chatterbaits, and well as cranks up to about a DT-6..The 72MH glass is more of a buzzbait rod to me, a little stiff for chatterbaits