Chatter baits — also known as bladed jigs — are designed to produce intense vibration and flash that trigger reaction strikes from predatory fish. The metal blade attached to the jighead wobbles rapidly during retrieve, creating both sound and pressure waves that bass can feel through their lateral line.

DeLong chatter baits are hand-crafted for precision balance and consistent vibration, even at slow speeds. The combination of a skirted body and flashing blade mimics a fleeing baitfish, making it especially effective in stained water, windy conditions, or low-light environments where fish rely more on vibration than sight.

They excel when worked along weed edges, shallow flats, or submerged cover. Use a steady retrieve or a start-and-stop cadence to imitate a panicked baitfish. Pair your chatter bait with a DeLong soft-plastic trailer to enhance bulk, scent, and natural swimming action.

Whether you’re covering water quickly or coaxing strikes from pressured bass, chatter baits are one of the most dependable search baits in modern fishing — a perfect mix of flash, vibration, and versatility that delivers results year-round.