Chatterbait VS Swim Jig !! Shallow Water Bass Fishing!

The chatterbait and swim jig are both awesome! Come along for a fun day of fish catching in shallow water! Both the swim jig and the chatterbait are proven fish catchers, but a lot of anglers struggle to understand when to use each style. Today Matt is focusing on these two baits, as well as a frog, to target fish around shallow cover.

For us, the choice between these proven shallow water options is the cover you’re fishing around (or through). The chatterbait has amazing drawing power, can cover water quickly, and can be fished erratically. However, it struggles in thick vegetation. The swim jig doesn’t have nearly the drawing power, but makes up for it in ability. A swim jig can go anywhere, fish through anything, and gets BIG bites! Add in a frog for good measure and you’ve got a proven system for shallow water fishing!

Below you’ll find links to all the baits and gear we used to target these fish. We’ve included the exact sizes and colors for each, along with rods and reels Matt used to get these fish out of cover. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*CHATTERBAIT…*
Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Color: Green Pumpkin Shad
Trailer– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Color: Ghost Minnow

*NO JACK SWIM JIG…*
•Dirty Jigs No Jack Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2d8qUCv
Color: Tactical Shad

•Xzone Swammer 5.5: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color: Ghost Shad

*SWIM JIG…*
•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2dIVUMd
Color: Chartreuse Shad

•River2Sea D Walker 120: https://bit.ly/2NwqBmz
Color: Silver Side

*COMPACT SWIM JIG…*
•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43OSFY1
Colors: Blue Glimmer

•Storm Largo Shad 3.5: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

*FROGS…*
•Spro Bronzeye 70 Poppin Frog: https://bit.ly/3iVW03I
Color: Killer Gill

•Savage Frog DC Walker Frog: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl
Color: Olive/Chartreuse, Gill

*WAKEBAIT…*
•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA
Color: Golden Shiner

*FROG COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride B 7’3″ Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

*NO JACK SWIM JIG COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride B 7’6″ XXH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

*COMPACT SWIM JIG COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7’4″ Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

*CHATTERBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Daemos: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD
Model: 7’2″ Medium+ Fast
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here… 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *

Boat– Skeeter FXR 21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor– Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 12: https://bit.ly/3MwQToy

*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…* 

Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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