ChatterBait Fishing Grass: Howell’s Summer Technique

Amid the summer heat and popular ledge fishing, Randy Howell explores the overlooked pattern of heading shallow and fishing grass with bladed jigs. Far from being just a cold weather or springtime bait, Howell shares how effective the ChatterBait can be for summer bass fishing grass-laden shallow and mid-depth areas. He delves into where and how to fish ChatterBaits in this application and his preferred rod setup. FEATURED PRODUCT (retail links) • BLADED JIG - Z-Man Evergreen ChatterBait JackHammer, 1/2-ounce: Buy at Bass Pro Shops (), Buy at Tackle Warehouse () • TRAILER - Yamamoto Zako Swimbait: Buy at Bass Pro Shops (), Buy at Tackle Warehouse ( • ROD - Daiwa Tatula Elite Casting Rod, 7’4“ Med Hvy Howell: Buy at Bass Pro Shops, Buy at Tackle Warehouse (