Rick Howard Posted July 27, 2017 Posted July 27, 2017 Well my local shop ran out of my normal spinner bait choice. So I tried a chatter bait for the interim. I like it just fine but I would like it to run a little shallower. Any adjustments to the bait I can make? Thanks! Quote
Super User J Francho Posted July 27, 2017 Super User Posted July 27, 2017 Use heavier line and reel faster, or buy a lighter chatterbait. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted July 28, 2017 Global Moderator Posted July 28, 2017 Bend the tip of the blade downward towards the hook point. I start the bend about 1/4" from the tip of the blade. The sharper the bend, the shallower it will run. 4 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted July 28, 2017 Super User Posted July 28, 2017 Different trailers will make the bait rise up more too. 2 Quote
BASS302 Posted August 13, 2017 Posted August 13, 2017 On 7/28/2017 at 1:19 AM, Bluebasser86 said: Bend the tip of the blade downward towards the hook point. I start the bend about 1/4" from the tip of the blade. The sharper the bend, the shallower it will run. @Bluebasser86, What happens if the blade is bent the opposite way (away from the hook point)? Does it become unstable? Quote
Super User JustJames Posted August 13, 2017 Super User Posted August 13, 2017 On 7/28/2017 at 1:19 AM, Bluebasser86 said: Bend the tip of the blade downward towards the hook point. I start the bend about 1/4" from the tip of the blade. The sharper the bend, the shallower it will run. I thought bending the tip will prevent chatterbait to rise, other word the chatterbait would stay contact with bottom or deeper longer? Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted August 13, 2017 Global Moderator Posted August 13, 2017 34 minutes ago, JustJames said: I thought bending the tip will prevent chatterbait to rise, other word the chatterbait would stay contact with bottom or deeper longer? No, a sharp bend will catch more of the water vortex and raise the bait towards the surface. This may change with blade styles, but with the blades I've used, it's true in every instance. 1 hour ago, BASS302 said: @Bluebasser86, What happens if the blade is bent the opposite way (away from the hook point)? Does it become unstable? I imagine it wouldn't run correctly. I'll have to try and see what happens. Quote
LxVE Bassin Posted August 15, 2017 Posted August 15, 2017 From my experience craw style trailers make chatterbaits rise in the water column. What type of chatterbait did you get? Quote
Rick Howard Posted August 15, 2017 Author Posted August 15, 2017 Its a z-man. I like the trailer, line, and retrieve that I am using so I went bendy. It did the trick Thank you fellas 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted August 16, 2017 Global Moderator Posted August 16, 2017 22 hours ago, LxVE Bassin said: From my experience craw style trailers make chatterbaits rise in the water column. What type of chatterbait did you get? Bulky trailers like a craw have more water resistance so they will cause a bait to rise. I like to use a Havoc Pit Boss or Rage Menace on mine. Lately I've been having a lot of success with a 5" swimbait on the back too. 1 Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted August 16, 2017 Super User Posted August 16, 2017 6 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said: Bulky trailers like a craw have more water resistance so they will cause a bait to rise. I like to use a Havoc Pit Boss or Rage Menace on mine. Lately I've been having a lot of success with a 5" swimbait on the back too. What swimbaits do you use? I tried a few (cane thumpers, swim senkos, keitech s.i., etc.)....I never felt they were near as effective as structure bugs and incrediclaws Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted August 16, 2017 Global Moderator Posted August 16, 2017 8 minutes ago, Choporoz said: What swimbaits do you use? I tried a few (cane thumpers, swim senkos, keitech s.i., etc.)....I never felt they were near as effective as structure bugs and incrediclaws I've been using a 4.8 Keitech Fat lately and having very good success. Not only have I been catching bigger fish with the large trailer, but the fish are eating it deeper as well. 1 Quote
Primus Posted August 16, 2017 Posted August 16, 2017 5 hours ago, Choporoz said: What swimbaits do you use? I tried a few (cane thumpers, swim senkos, keitech s.i., etc.)....I never felt they were near as effective as structure bugs and incrediclaws The Strike King Perfect Plastic Blade Minnow has worked well for me. Quote
jasmith2108 Posted May 23, 2021 Posted May 23, 2021 I’ve noticed that a few of my chatterbaits have been running hard to the right while retrieving. Is there a way to fix this or do I just have to buy a new one? I use a Hogfarmer Spunk Shad that has more or less of a pin tail. Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted May 23, 2021 Super User Posted May 23, 2021 I customize a light chatter by lightening the weight, putting on a big straight tail trailer and fishing it with heavy mono. It's almost a suspending chatter. Don't try this at home.... Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted May 25, 2021 Super User Posted May 25, 2021 Try 3/8th oz. as well as 1/2 oz. bladed jigs and vary the trailer style . Quote
YoTone Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 i just keep my rod tip high and a faster retrieve. If I feel its not high enough i just pop it up higher and go from there. 1 Quote
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