I’m a north country fisherman. Pit boss rigged vertically is the deal for bluegill imitation. I’m a Zako guys as well. Recently I have been using the Hogfarmer baits spunk shad and it is incredible as the tail quiver matches the blade speed. Speaking of chatterbaits... have you ever heard of Nate’s Custom Baits? Small domestic company that makes chatterbaits with hybrid, silicone, fur skirts. They are great when you want to show them something different. Keep em coming Matt. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to try them! I haven’t heard of them before. Thanks for the info!

Thanks. Have been using a boot tail type bait. Will definitely switch. I have 2 of these options in the bag already

@MattStefanFishing

Ай бұрын

Right on!

If I could only have one it would be the 5.8” Nories lady balance. Tight action, super responsive, will make a chatterbait hunt on a straight retrieve w/ quick little hiccups of the reel handle, comes through wood relatively well, and the best part no other boat is likely using it.

@MattStefanFishing

9 ай бұрын

Awesomeness

You explained the concept so nicely. Mike Ike demonstrated the keel concept a few weeks ago. You provided the academic part. Thank you.

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

The Deal and the ZMan Razor Shadz are my two favorites.

That was great information. I like that you didn’t just list the baits but why you choose them. Thanks for the great content and good luck in your future tournaments.

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video highlighting the searching action along the keel of the Chatterbait. I will be using these types of trailers more. Thanks Matt

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I fish the baits horizontal like craw style baits when around lay downs or snags it makes the bait slide over the wood. But mostly it’s the Zako or the Kamikaze Swimon

Great stuff Matt.... I’m no pro but have done well with the strike king blade minnow and big bite baits kamikaze swim on!! As always thank your tips!! Look forward to the videos!!

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to look into those

The 3.5 Hog Farmer Spunk Shad are awesome on that Chatterbait mini max

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing!

Been stretching line with the green pumpkin pit boss on the B. Hite delight jack hammer since they released …. However long ago it was , lol that chatterbait trailer combo is hot sauce! 🤟🏼

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

More great info! Keep them coming!

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Will do!

That was a great video. I have 2 out of the 3 you showed. I recently started throwing them and they have become one of my favorite lures to use. Your video really helped me with what trailers to use. My fishing buddy likes to throw swim jigs and has good luck with them. I have some but have never used them. I would like to know what type of trailers you would recommend for them. I really enjoy your videos. Have fun fishing and be safe on water.

@MattStefanFishing

Ай бұрын

Right on!

Great tips Matt. I throw SK Rage Swimmer (boot) on my Swimjigs because they are denser than keitec and will impart roll action. I have always used the softer keitech 3.8 fat impact on my OG 3.8 ounce chatterbaits with good success but am intrigued about your idea of letting the bait hunt on its own. I use Razor Shadz on some of my jackhammers as well as Zako and SK Swim Minnow all 3 of those seem like the same idea. Certainly z-man elaztech durability/longevity is a plus, curious why do you favor Zako over razor shadz and sk swim minnow?

Tha ks Matt for the info froom Ohio.

10,000 fish yoto worm is an awesome trailer. The big bites baits Kamikaze is also a good trailer and they have red colors to match that fire craw

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to look into those. Thanks

Googan Squad Happy Trailers are awesome.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing!

Matt, many thanks for the info.

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

My same thoughts, thank you

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Good stuff. Thanks

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks Matt! I have not been able to get the chatter bait bite going yet. I keep one tied on and keep throwing off and on, but nothing. I’ve tried different trailers, but probably have not found the correct trailer to match the conditions at that time.

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Keep throwing it! It catches giants!

If you want incredible action it’s hands down RazR Shad .

@MattStefanFishing

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

I agree what you said here about the trailers 👍 great video ty. What do you feel about the weedless with the guard chatter baits?

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

they can be good

@pondparadisedesignsinc.rob5313

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing That’s all I ever throw. On Long Island in New York here a lot of are ponds and lakes I have a lot of plant life and weeds. Not much of a choice. We don’t have a lot of sand gravel pond bottoms

Great video buddy

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit

Good discussion. Thanks for the tips!

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@SM-nv1jj

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing thanks for the channel. I did not think of it until after my initial post but the Big Bite Baits Real Deal Shad would probably work very well. Similar to the Berkley The Deal. Thanks again!

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

@@SM-nv1jj I’ll check it out!

More great stuff Matt! I'm curious what you think about a Berkeley Critter Hawg or brush hog type bait as a trailer. They seem like they'd work well for that erratic action. I'm going to give it a shot and wondering if you've tried one?

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They definitely are worth trying but one thing to remember is the longer the trailer the more drag there will be. So it may not work great!

@sharkillsbear

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing ahh ya that makes sense. Thanks for always engaging with us on here. It really means a lot to have a tour pro chat back and forth. Have a great weekend!

Could you possibly do a video on drop shot retrieves? I know that it is the bait that catches the most fish by far at the pro level and I would love to have a few new retrieves to try this season, especially for offshore flats and shelves?

@jimmybarone4409

3 жыл бұрын

Also this video was awesome as per usual so thank you!

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

thaks! Ive got a few drop shot videos I plan on doing.

Great selection,, I invested alot in Swimjigs,Jigs ,Crankbaits ect. I do not have one Chatter bait bladed bait so it will be a learning process. If I could get just one style Chatter bait and one weight along with color and trailer selection what should I start with ?

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

I would recommend either the jackhammer or tackle warehouse custom chatterbait in green pumpkin with a Berkley the deal in green pumpkin with chartreuse tails as a trailer.

I love the deal.

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Bro you have to try a smallie smasher bait from big bite baits. It's a drop shot plastic. It looks good!! See if it's somethin you would like. I can't load a picture to the comments or I'd show you. But I think it looks good in the water man. What the chatterbait does to the drop shot plastic gives it a totally different presentation. Maybe the bass will like it

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

awesome ill check it out!

Re watching videos .I know I have comprehended this .With all the info you put out I need to write stuff down..I was gonna ask abouta way or two to target spots.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I can do more spot related videos in the future

Hey Matt first just wanted to thank you for your videos. I’ve learned so much from you already. Secondly I have a question regarding line size and chatterbaits. I normally use 15lb fluoro, but would you upsize to 20lb when fishing tourneys at lakes like Rayburn and Toledo bend?

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

i would only updsize if you are fishing extremally heavy cover

I keep it really simple as far as a chatterbait trailer.. I use the yum split tail trailers.. This is the type of trailer that came on the original chatter bait.. I also use them on my spinner baits . They work great.. And are cost effective. I own just about every soft plastic ever made in numerous colors but this one is simple and works great for me.. I know this is an old video and now the link to tackle is through tackle warehouse. I simply click on whatever the bait is and that gets me to tackle warehouse and I hope that means you get credit for it . I recently have made 2 orders through them And I hope you get credit for them.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

i hope so to! I appreciate the support!

What a tease! "I dont think they are the best chatterbait all the time." Please tell us why not and what else would you use. The Tacklewarehouse is called a Custom chatterbait. I use them a lot especially on small rivers for smallmouth in the 0/4 size.

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

The TW custom chatterbait is a great bait!

@davidhidalgo5662

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing Thanks for some great videos. I really enjoy your stuff.

New subscriber

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing

Pit boss plus booyah chatt equals win

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Touchdown!

Matt, Do you think a “trailer less” chatterbait would be up to par with a Spinnerbait?

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

no, i like the trailer for the chatterbait. helps it act more erratic

👍👍

@MattStefanFishing

10 ай бұрын

thanks for watching!

If you really want to see that chatterbait get erratic and hunt- put a spunk shad on it by Hog Farmer- or any bait that is pretty much straight and has a whip like tail. The Yamamoto shad shaped worm works the same way- makes the bait super erratic and prevents rise.

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@stoneysdead689

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing Thank you man- I wish some of my knowledge would transfer over to me catching a damn fish but- this has been the hardest season I've ever had. I haven't caught a single keeper since Dec.- which was the last time the rivers and creeks weren't flooded and super muddy around here. All this rain we've had has pushed me onto the lakes because they stay much clearer and don't flood nearly as bad- but apparently I really suck at fishing lakes. Even the lakes are pretty muddy so, maybe that's my issue- I don't know. All i know is I went from having the best season of my life last year to having the absolute worst this year.

what "color" is the Berkely pit boss?, thanks

@MattStefanFishing

2 ай бұрын

its called the big texan...here is the link www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Powerbait_Pit_Boss/descpage-PBPB.html?from=MSFG

What is the length of the zako u where using

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

4"

I can see the 1st 2 trailers being better smallmouth trailers because they can fold up better to let their smaller mouths get to the hook easier. Too bad we have very few smallmouth in my home lake. It was never stocked with them. The few we have were probably illegally transported from Texoma to here. I wish TPWD would stock them. What’s crazy is the lake has broken the Texas state Meanmouth record 4 times now. We have more meanmouth than smallmouth but they are very rare here themselves.

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

That’s crazy!

I totally agree, they will not run right with a big trailer...

@MattStefanFishing

3 жыл бұрын

yep

I have not caught a single fish all year with a Chatterbait using The Deal as a trailer. The Zako on the other hand.......

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Stick with what you have confidence in.

These links might need an update

Why don't you tell us the LENGTH of those trailers or include them in description? There are different lengths in all of them..

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

i use all sizes

@FiciousCritik

Жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing _"those trailers"_ ... the ones you showed in this vid.

lake fork magic shad, z man razor shad, z man shad z straight tail

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing!