How to Fish a Chatterbait Around Grass - Bryan Schmitt
Bryan Schmitt
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34m
Covering water quickly is one of the best ways to locate areas with a large number of bass. Very few baits do that as effectively as a Chatterbait – especially in the grass. Bladed jigs allow anglers to imitate both crawfish and baitfish, making them a versatile bait for any conditions. In this seminar, Bryan Schmitt offers his perspective on the role Chatterbaits play in an angler’s arsenal. Schmitt also breaks down his universal setup for fishing these baits, and the importance of size and color options.
4:15 Using Chatterbaits Regardless Of Conditions
5:25 Understanding Chatterbait Equipment
8:10 Picking The Right Bait
11:10 Making Color Adjustments
11:55 Tips For Fishing Chatterbaits
13:15 How To Choose A Trailer
15:00 How To Retrieve A Chatterbait
19:00 Keys to Covering Water
23:00 Triggering Strikes
25:55 Using Dark Colors
28:10 Finding Ambush Points In Grass
30:25 Setting The Hook
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