When Do You Use A Chatterbait?

[Bitethis]

I have recently aquired a couple chatterbaits, heard they were great when the spinner bait was slow, but it was that time of year.

Anyone have any experience with these type baits, that they are willing to share?

[inshore]

I like the z-man. I use a black marker to color the blades if they are shiny.

[bluebasser86]

They're great in stained water. We caught a lot around Shell Knob while the pros were there on a sexy shad colored home made one, just cranking it really slowly in pockets with stained water.

[Pepe]

I fish it like a jig & pig, letting it vibrate on the fall and then pumping it off the bottom. It has worked for me along shady bluffs in summer and cover in fall.