UCPOPO Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 I have a rod that I like the action for fishing chatterbaits on but the d**n things vibrates me to death. Any suggestions for dampening the vibration? I know I may have to switch to fiberglass like I fish crankbaits on but was hoping for another option. Thanks for any advise. Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted June 14, 2015 Super User Posted June 14, 2015 Chatterbaits that thump and vibrate alot are just going to feel like that even if you fish them on glass rod or cheaper rod. The latter two may dampen the vibrations some but you will still feel it. Personally I don't mind the vibrations as I know my bait is running true. When that thump stops, I know the bait has struck some sort of cover or a fish has it. 1 Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted June 14, 2015 Super User Posted June 14, 2015 You'll get the vibration on a glass rod but it won't be so extreme but having the bait vibrate like that is a good thing. The reason why I like it is it lets me know the bait is running right and with that much vibration, any change in it is noticeable right away so it helps with bite detection so I look at it as a good thing. 2 Quote
hawkoath Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 I've always thought that having those vibrations was an indicator of the rod's sensitivity and the more you can feel it supposedly the better the rod. But if it's bothering you you might want to try some overgrips/rod grips. You can specifically purchase really fluffy ones, really big foamy ones, everything in between or just simply use a tennis overgrip or the like. Another thing might be to just buy a stouter rod or find one that has been reviewed before and people have complained about the lack of sensitivity. Quote
UCPOPO Posted June 15, 2015 Author Posted June 15, 2015 I've run them on fiberglass and they are ok but just not as stout as I'd like for heavy cover. I remember in the early 90's when I worked at Bass Pro Shops there were guys who used something to dull the vibration. I just can't remember exactly How they did it. Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted June 16, 2015 Super User Posted June 16, 2015 Brett Hite fishes Chatterbaitd on glass rods, but not do the vibration dampens, but rather for a good hookset. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted June 16, 2015 Super User Posted June 16, 2015 A longer rod might help. I have a 6' MHF Berkley Lightning that I keep a 1/2 oz. spinnerbait with Colorado blades tied on. The whole rod/reel jumps in my hand throughout the entire cast. Put the same type spinnerbait on a 7' MHF rod, and vibration is significantly reduced. Quote
georgeyew Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 It might help if you put some grip tape on the handle. It's cheap to try out. You don't have to get the fishing specific ones, go to Dick's and get a pack from the tennis dept. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted June 17, 2015 Global Moderator Posted June 17, 2015 You want to feel that vibration, any change in it lets you know to set the hook. 1 Quote
hatrix Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 I do know what he is saying though and totally understand. When I would throw a chatter bait on my 7'2" XF Crucial with braid it kinda drove me crazy after a while. It would make my hand start to fall asleep or go kinda numb and start to tingle. Since I pretty much stopped using braid everything is just fine now. Get some good copoly and you should be ok. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted June 17, 2015 Super User Posted June 17, 2015 I've got 15# mono on my reel and it still jumps in hand. Would hate to try braid if it made it worse. Quote
Super User MickD Posted June 18, 2015 Super User Posted June 18, 2015 This seems a lot like saying how do I keep my binocular from making things look so big? Quote
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