Line for Chatterbait fishing 2024

FryDog62 reply :

What line do you use for throwing Chatterbaits? I have a softer tip 7’-3” rod with co-poly. But casting distance suffers compared to braid. I find I’m really whipping it to get distance. Would switch to braid but a bit concerned I don’t keep the fish buttoned up...

LionHeart reply :

IMO keeping the fish pinned is done with the rod. I use braid for chatter baits and love it.

NHBull reply :

I use braid on a GLX MBR and am happy with the results. When throwing around rock, I add leader

Mike L reply :

12# or 16# Sniper

Mike

FryDog62 reply :

On 10/9/2018 at 7:12 AM, Mike L said:

12# or 16# Sniper

Mike

Do you think I’d get any better casting distance with fluorocarbon over co-poly?

jbrew73 reply :

On 10/9/2018 at 6:29 AM, FryDog62 said:

What line do you use for throwing Chatterbaits? I have a softer tip 7’-3” rod with co-poly. But casting distance suffers compared to braid. I find I’m really whipping it to get distance. Would switch to braid but a bit concerned I don’t keep the fish buttoned up...

What line and weight are you using?

I use 20lb sun line mono and a 6’9” hvy rod. My distance seems plenty far enough but if I need more I would switch to a longer rod.

ww2farmer reply :

Braid with heavy fluorocarbon leader, at least 15lb, often 17lb, and sometimes 20. Pike love these things, and on straight braid I might as well just cut them off , throw them in the water myself, and avoid the hassle of casting.

Fluoro. doesn't eliminate bite offs, but it drops the loss rate to acceptable ratios.

FryDog62 reply :

On 10/9/2018 at 8:34 AM, ww2farmer said:

Braid with heavy fluorocarbon leader, at least 15lb, often 17lb, and sometimes 20. Pike love these things, and on straight braid I might as well just cut them off , throw them in the water myself, and avoid the hassle of casting.

Fluoro. doesn't eliminate bite offs, but it drops the loss rate to acceptable ratios.

I use a 2 1/4 inch leader made by Wayzata Bait since I live in pike infested waters. Works 90% of the time, and is small enough not to be visible when moving or hinder action/vibration. Maybe worth a try..

On 10/9/2018 at 7:56 AM, jbrew73 said:

What line and weight are you using?

I use 20lb sun line mono and a 6’9” hvy rod. My distance seems plenty far enough but if I need more I would switch to a longer rod.

I’m using Yo-Zuri Hybrid 12 lb... on a 7’-3” MH rod.

Mike L reply :

On 10/9/2018 at 7:21 AM, FryDog62 said:

Do you think I’d get any better casting distance with fluorocarbon over co-poly?

All things being equal...

rod, reel, line diameter etc.....

No, there shouldn't be any difference.

Mike

DINK WHISPERER reply :

Braid

jbrew73 reply :

I can’t imagine 12lb yz hybrid line being an issue and I have never really found braid to cast any better/further than mono/flouro/copoly of similar diameter.

A-Jay reply :

I use 15lb InvisX.

Been on a killer Vibrating Jig bite all week too.

Good Times !

A-Jay

tander reply :

16# Sunline Sniper. Throws as far as I need.

flyfisher reply :

12 or 15lb yozuri hybrid for me and it works great.

GReb reply :

Braid for me but I throw them around Lilly pads and thick grass.

J.Vincent reply :

I've tried Pline CXX and Yozuri Hybrid in 15lb with great success. But believe it or not, my go to line for Chatterbaits on a Moderate Fast rod is 14 and 17lb Cajun Red Smooth Cast. Ive had ZERO issues with this line for my Chatterbait fishing, it's very dependable and casts well. I only wish I could find it locally in their new Gator Green color !

Bluebasser86 reply :

15lb CXX is my go to. I can cast further than I really need to with the line/reel/rod combo I'm using with a 3/8oz bladed jig.

WRB reply :

I fish Chatterbaits using my jig rod, reel and line because it's a jig with a blade.

Tom

Mike L reply :

On 10/9/2018 at 12:17 PM, WRB said:

I fish Chatterbaits using my jig rod, reel and line because it's a jig with a blade.

Tom

I did also for a long time until I changed to a composite rod and seem to like it better.

Mike

burrows reply :

Cxx works well you put 15 pound Cxx that lines not braking I don’t care what anyone says you’re gonna have to cut that line off and hardly barely any stretch I prefer CX premium I just have that tied on most my moving baits and has less memory, 15 pound for spinnerbait/chatter bait.

On 10/9/2018 at 8:50 AM, DINK WHISPERER said:

Braid

You don’t need no stankin braid for chatterbaits you think you’re mikeballz fishing up in the grass ????

5by3 reply :

30 or 40lb braid on a dobyns 736cb Glass

DINK WHISPERER reply :

On 10/9/2018 at 6:01 PM, Burrows said:

You don’t need no stankin braid for chatterbaits you think you’re mikeballz fishing up in the grass

Who you think showed me that one? Mr. Ballz himself. Trying to get him to show me offshore now. I fish real cover so I need the braid sometimes. Your CXX is ok for them dinks you chase though.????

FryDog62 reply :

On 10/9/2018 at 12:17 PM, WRB said:

I fish Chatterbaits using my jig rod, reel and line because it's a jig with a blade.

Tom

Based on Alex’ recommendation at ALX may pick up a Toadface for next year specifically for Bladed Jigs..

Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :

#10 Hybrid line or 12lb big game line, don't see the need of bigger line than this, maybe becuz I caught only dinks.

BrackishBassin reply :

I’ve thrown them successfully on braid and mono. If I’m fishing heavy grass, then I throw them on braid. Otherwise, I stick with the same 12lb mono I throw all of my other moving baits on.

ChrisD46 reply :

#12 lb. , #15 lb. Big Game , CXX or Yozuri Hybrid around rock and $30 lb , #40 lb. Power Pro braid if primarily grass .

NathanDLTH reply :

I like straight flouro or braid to leader. If I’m running flouro it’s 17-20, braid to leader goes 40-50 to 17-20. In off chance I’m running straight braid then it’s more than likely 50lb braid. I’m finding if I’m running a mod/Fast or mod action rod that I like braid to leader better or straight braid chatterbait and spinnerbaits.

Bankbeater reply :

15 pound Big Game.

Mr Swim Jig reply :

I use 12# or 15# fluorocarbon for chatterbaits...

J.Vincent reply :

50lb braid is almost always overkill for chatterbaits, even a 5 or 6lb largemouth is tamed with 17lb mono. Also the only way a chatterbait can effectively be thrown on 50lb braid is with a composite rod; and this is just not ideal , as it changes the action of the lure when it pulls free from vegetation. On monofilament or copolymer, a chatterbait will snap free and pop forward erratically because of the added stretch. When fishing chatterbaits to emulate a fleeing or stressed baitfish , the added stretch is crucial. This is how I fish and it's the way I encourage others to fish this lure. ModFast with Monofilament is king in 99% of situations . But of course, do what works best for you and your specific fishing conditions !

MIbassyaker reply :

On 10/10/2018 at 11:05 AM, J.Vincent said:

50lb braid is almost always overkill for chatterbaits, even a 5 or 6lb largemouth is tamed with 17lb mono. Also the only way a chatterbait can effectively be thrown on 50lb braid is with a composite rod; and this is just not ideal , as it changes the action of the lure when it pulls free from vegetation. On monofilament or copolymer, a chatterbait will snap free and pop forward erratically because of the added stretch. When fishing chatterbaits to emulate a fleeing or stressed baitfish , the added stretch is crucial. This is how I fish and it's the way I encourage others to fish this lure. ModFast with Monofilament is king in 99% of situations . But of course, do what works best for you and your specific fishing conditions !

I gotta agree with this. 15lb mono on a mod-fast rod for me.

BassWhole! reply :

Most of the time 15 lb BG, sometimes 40 lb braid.

aatwofour reply :

16-20 lb Sunline FC Sniper is all you’ll ever need

OnthePotomac reply :

17lb BPS Excel mono and for spinner baits and for other top waters.

Boomstick reply :

I have thrown a lot of chatterbaits on 15lb fluorocarbon this year. Last year, I used mostly 40lb braid, usually straight but I have also used 15lb mono, 17lb mono and my oldest son uses 15lb copoly. Generally, any line should work with a chatterbait as long as it's got enough strength (15-20lb depending on conditions).

On 10/13/2018 at 6:21 AM, OnthePotomac said:

17lb BPS Excel mono and for spinner baits and for other top waters.

I switched to fluorocarbon for crankbaits, spinnerbaits and chatterbaits and in many places it works well because it lets me get down in the water column. I usually fish from shore though, and many of the shore locations I fish from are shallow so in this case, I would prefer mono for the shallower locations

FishTank reply :

12lb Seagur Invizix and 10lb Sunline Natural

blckshirt98 reply :

I have straight Sunline FC Sniper spooled, can't remember the # off the top of my head but it might be #20. Used with a Phenix glass casting rod.

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