Bruce Lee said he did not fear the man who had practiced 10,000 kicks... but beware of the man who had practiced one kick 10,000 times. I grew up fishing creeks with one lure tied on. I'd even go swimming for it if it got hung up. I luke tackle as much as the next guy... but like a guy told me when I was saying I needed new golf clubs once... "it ain't the arrow, it's the Indian!" Great video-subbed- will watch more.
Thanks Mr c for that awesome tip on what size rod to use for chatterbait fishing. I have a 7' footer and that's way too short . I'm switching rod companies any way . At least I I know now what size rod to buy. And with a longer rod I'll get a better hook set . GOD bless you and your family your pal fisherman Mike.
Really love your videos. Your obviously a much better angler and much smarter fisherman but you make the viewer believe we can accomplish the same thing. Would love to see product links/descriptions in the note area. You are going to explode with subscribers soon. You are the best kept secret for now on RUclips. Thanks
I fished one stretch of the East Gallatin River from 1974-1997 with 2 rods. A 9' fly rod and a 7' Ugly Stik spinning rod. Don't sweat it. I like the idea of a longer rod using the thunder cricket.
you definitely are my new favorite channel for fishing tips!! im really gaining confidence in a chatterbait and with tournament season right around the corner i appreciate all the tips!!
Rayburn was already slightly muddy at the canyons by Saturday eve I’m sure with this monsoon yesterday it be past long bridge or Black Forest by next week
Haha mud hole but the cricket made it work I like muddy cold water when it’s up fish come up , that’s perfect for chatterbait threw one yesterday , haha ironic we throw same trailer an I also trailer a small swimbait. Great video again.
It's two chatter baits I haven't had any luck with they are the click bait and the thunder cricket, but as soon as I used the the jackhammer & the stealth blade it wasn't 30mins and fish was on. This is just my own experience with using bladed jugs mind you I gave each one a full day of fishing. So they equally had fare shot to show and proof all had the same trailer as well.
I like how you did the one bait all day and figured it out. My problem is I still don’t know WHAT you figured out. I could only hear about half of what you said. My assumption is the big females that were already up pulled out to the first channel or creek edge. The females that were already staging there simply held there during the cold front. But that’s just a guess since I didn’t hear any explanation of what you figured out. Oh, I also use a rage bug on my chatterbaits but have never thought to run them vertically. Great tip, I will give that a try.
If we had bass that size you catch I would be bass fishing. Around here we just don’t have the size and numbers. But the speckled trout and redfish make up for our baby bass lol. Good job killing it in that dirty water!
Todd Castledine Fishing man that’s awesome I haven’t fished there in years since I moved down to Lumberton...someone caught the lake record earlier this year...there’s some bigguns in there!! I got to fish on Lake Naconiche earlier this year and they’ve got some bigguns in there as well!!
Todd Castledine Fishing Man that was an awesome day fishing!! We used to have a crappie hole about 100-150 yards past the high lines...there was a stump that was baited and we would tear them up doing some night fishing!
Hey Todd, great video! I remember watching you on Texas team trail and a big fan. My primary lake near me is Lanier in Georgia and love catching those magnums spots. LOL keep up the great work.
Oh yea, Lanier. That place got me when I was there. Figured them out in practice but they changed on me. That place taught me some things for sure and it paid off later. Best learning experience I had on tour in 2 years for sure.
Ha, tell me about it Todd. I’ve been humbled so many times on Lanier. Sometimes I have to fish a pond to get my confidence back! But if ever s time to catch em on Lanier or anywhere, it’s spring. God bless!
Awesome video, I use the rage bug, also use the rage menace rig the same way, haven't tried the cut R worm yet, I always use the cut r worms for other uses, now I got something to do with bottom half after all chewed up, thx Todd
I’ve rigged my Menace horizontal before but never the rage bug.....thanks for showing that......btw, with the thunder crickets, do you trim the skirts down any? Keeping it in contact with bottom or grass? Just curious
I’m not for sure if you already have a video, but I would really like to see a video of your breakdown of your technique specific rods like what rod can you throw a swim jig on a chatter bait rod etc the power of the action and size thank you sir
I've been using the z- man chatter bait , but want to try the thunder cricket in different colors, a while one a black n blue and a brown n orange or red , I use the Lew's Tournament Pro LFS 7.5.1 and I love it I'm considering going higher speed but I also enjoy the 6.8.1 for the strength of the gearing
I get the strength of the gearing, I just hate it when you get in that shallow water and they scream out of there. I think I need a 10:1 when that happens. LOL
Good information when I could hear it. You need a good microphone so that the golden nuggets you are sharing are audible. This is especially true when you are facing away from the camera.
Black blade on the black/blue. White (?) blade on the other. Any rhyme or reason or just what was on the baits? Your thoughts on silver, gold blades, sunny, cloudy, clear water to muddy water?
I don’t know if it matters and the bigger question does it change from day to day. I think it’s just one of those things. I just throw good baits and see what happens
I caught some out there this morning with black and blue chatterbait. What are they biting on there this time of year? Got some this morning before 7am but I just can’t seem to catch them good anywhere right now! Summer is kicking my ass. Rayburn is kicking my ass too. Went out yesterday, we had planned on fishing all day and decided to leave around 2pm...lucky for us.
I really really like your channel and watching you. Thank you so much. Can you tell me again what the power and the action of that rod is that you’re using I did hear you say 7 foot nine but I don’t remember anything else I watched a couple times and I guess I’m just missing it if you did say it thank you appreciate the help
Try putting the menace on the back of your thunder cricket.. u can rig'em vertically as well.. and the top left kicks slower then the other n it has a cool action. Go to Alex Rudd fishing n watch his video on he THUNDER cricket. He's sponsored by Lew's n strike king as well u probably know who I'm talking about hell idk. I'm sure uve here of putting a menace as a trailer if u haven't check it out or a bass pro shops Pro Shad
Yea I've tried it, I guess I'm always trying to do something different. I always like being the guy who tries things first. I've never heard of anyone putting the rage bug on and I've been using it as trailers for about 5 years now.
Just curious. What was the water temp if you recall ? I guessed maybe upper 50's ? Fantastic video and super informative ! I actually just picked up several Thunder Crickets but was going to use a swimbait or Magic Shad trailer. Will definitely also try the Rage Bug rigged vertically now ! Anyway I watched the whole thing and never heard you mention water temp so just was curious. Thanks and keep up the great work !!
Pretty good video Todd, needed more info on muddy water and how effective a bladed jig was so thanks for the content. Glad you were able to make it happen on one bait, two colors. Sure does show what a person can do if they stick with a bait and put there mind to it. Look forward to the next one.
@@toddcastledinefishing5924 that's a great idea, I didnt want to pack a tackle box down the creek for miles as a kid so I took very few and either it worked or didn't
What’s more important……I got a 7’9” AllStar that says to 17lb line. I also got 20lb Sunliner for my Thunder Crickets? Can I throw that 20 on my new AllStar? Or should I now get 17 lb line? Will it matter?
Heck no it won’t matter those are just suggestions, most of which are irrelevant. Plus if you really want to look, Sunline goes by the old standard of pound test line. Over the years certain lines started increasing the size diameter to make it seem stronger. Check the diameter of Sunline compared to others and you’ll find that it’s smaller. Which means 20# Sunline is like most other brands 16 to 17 pound test when it’s related to diameter.
One rod Todd! What makes you run that trailer vertically vs horizontal? I’ve used the rage bug and similar trailers horizontally but have never thought about vertically. Just a more natural way to mimic a bluegill or is it something to do with how it swims? Thanks boss.
You nailed it, its to mimic a blue gill just a more nautural look in my opinion. I always think that if you can make something look better and do it different than everyone else its a win win.
@@toddcastledinefishing5924 Do you really want to do that..I can teach you something..I'm good for it..any state..any body of water...How about a 3 cast challenge..it doesn't matter..jackhammer..square bill..spinner bait..jig..swim bait..I LOVE COLD MUDDY WATER. 😊
Hey, Todd, you just made a subscriber out of me cuz I know how hard it is to stick to one Vape all day. Would you get a good buddy? A lot of people say with these bladed jigs. It's about when they start. Is that the end of a long cast some of these cheaper ones? They don't start chattering until halfway back.
watched this 4 times it seems u caught one when ur rod was pointed up and soon as u started to lower the rod u got one and another on that same style i think by having ur rod tip up it takes it out the strike range from what i watched but hey what do i know i just love to watch
I made a good decision subscribing to your channel. I have picked up something new on every video i have watched. Time for me to buy a longer chatterbait rod with a high speed reel. My wife thanks you. Ha Ha Ha
@@toddcastledinefishing5924 those tentacles definitely did not. I'm not the internet police. I'm just a dude that likes nature and fishing. You're setting a bad example. That's it.
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Bruce Lee said he did not fear the man who had practiced 10,000 kicks... but beware of the man who had practiced one kick 10,000 times.
I grew up fishing creeks with one lure tied on. I'd even go swimming for it if it got hung up. I luke tackle as much as the next guy... but like a guy told me when I was saying I needed new golf clubs once... "it ain't the arrow, it's the Indian!"
Great video-subbed- will watch more.
Thanks Mr c for that awesome tip on what size rod to use for chatterbait fishing. I have a 7' footer and that's way too short . I'm switching rod companies any way . At least I I know now what size rod to buy. And with a longer rod I'll get a better hook set . GOD bless you and your family your pal fisherman Mike.
Great vid Todd, like the talking through your thought process and explanation. That's the info I look for. Thanks man.
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I'm working on that in my latest videos, its something I have to get used to but I think I'm getting the hang of it.
Really informative video. Your first fish after the move half way through the video, really showed the importance of a high speed reel. Good job.
Thanks
Really love your videos. Your obviously a much better angler and much smarter fisherman but you make the viewer believe we can accomplish the same thing. Would love to see product links/descriptions in the note area. You are going to explode with subscribers soon. You are the best kept secret for now on RUclips. Thanks
Thanks, will do!
I fished one stretch of the East Gallatin River from 1974-1997 with 2 rods. A 9' fly rod and a 7' Ugly Stik spinning rod. Don't sweat it. I like the idea of a longer rod using the thunder cricket.
oh yea, took me while to trust that it was the right rod, but it definitely is.
you definitely are my new favorite channel for fishing tips!! im really gaining confidence in a chatterbait and with tournament season right around the corner i appreciate all the tips!!
Thank you
I was going to say the same damn thing.
Love it! Didn’t feel like I was being sold anything OR a fishing tackle seminar.
Just fishin’
Thanks!
Thanks
Rayburn was already slightly muddy at the canyons by Saturday eve I’m sure with this monsoon yesterday it be past long bridge or Black Forest by next week
Yea they are pulling the heck out of it.
Haha mud hole but the cricket made it work I like muddy cold water when it’s up fish come up , that’s perfect for chatterbait threw one yesterday , haha ironic we throw same trailer an I also trailer a small swimbait. Great video again.
Thanks, yea not a lot of people throw that trailer your the first.
Like to see you running the Evinrude especially with everyone jumping on the 4 strokes
I love 2 stroke motors. They cannot make a 4 stroke run as good as a 2 stroke
Todd thanks for these tips! My home lake is Guntersville and its a little muddy right now.
I love that place.
I do the menace grubs vertical for trailers, with or without splitting the tails
good idea as well
It's two chatter baits I haven't had any luck with they are the click bait and the thunder cricket, but as soon as I used the the jackhammer & the stealth blade it wasn't 30mins and fish was on. This is just my own experience with using bladed jugs mind you I gave each one a full day of fishing. So they equally had fare shot to show and proof all had the same trailer as well.
Love seeing that g2 pushing that ranger
Thanks
That's cool!! One rod.
Yea I didn't think it through but it ended up working out all right.
I like how you did the one bait all day and figured it out. My problem is I still don’t know WHAT you figured out. I could only hear about half of what you said. My assumption is the big females that were already up pulled out to the first channel or creek edge. The females that were already staging there simply held there during the cold front. But that’s just a guess since I didn’t hear any explanation of what you figured out. Oh, I also use a rage bug on my chatterbaits but have never thought to run them vertically. Great tip, I will give that a try.
I have several BuCoo rods. They are excellent, and the price point will not break the bank...
If we had bass that size you catch I would be bass fishing. Around here we just don’t have the size and numbers. But the speckled trout and redfish make up for our baby bass lol. Good job killing it in that dirty water!
Thanks
That looks like Lake Nac! That’s where I started fishing.
Sure is
Todd Castledine Fishing man that’s awesome I haven’t fished there in years since I moved down to Lumberton...someone caught the lake record earlier this year...there’s some bigguns in there!! I got to fish on Lake Naconiche earlier this year and they’ve got some bigguns in there as well!!
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This is also Lake Nac
Todd Castledine Fishing Man that was an awesome day fishing!! We used to have a crappie hole about 100-150 yards past the high lines...there was a stump that was baited and we would tear them up doing some night fishing!
Thank you for the tips. Certainly enjoy your channel.
Thank you
One of my favorite lakes.......
Mine too
@@toddcastledinefishing5924 what lake was it? If you don't mind telling.
Dobyns 736 Glass rod is my go to.
I’ve heard that’s a good rod
just shouted you out on my recent livestream! gave you an award for best new channel that i really like! keep up the good work!
Thanks man, thats awesome.
Great tips !!
Glad you like them!
Great video fishing one bait!
Thanks
Nice day 👍
thanks
You gave away my cut-r worm/speed worm trick 😂
Sorry. lol
Na man loving the channel. Being an East Texas guy I really enjoy the tips man
Love your videos man
Good video and learned a lot
Glad to hear it!
Hey Todd, great video! I remember watching you on Texas team trail and a big fan. My primary lake near me is Lanier in Georgia and love catching those magnums spots. LOL keep up the great work.
Oh yea, Lanier. That place got me when I was there. Figured them out in practice but they changed on me. That place taught me some things for sure and it paid off later. Best learning experience I had on tour in 2 years for sure.
Ha, tell me about it Todd. I’ve been humbled so many times on Lanier. Sometimes I have to fish a pond to get my confidence back! But if ever s time to catch em on Lanier or anywhere, it’s spring. God bless!
You too, good luck out there
Awesome video, I use the rage bug, also use the rage menace rig the same way, haven't tried the cut R worm yet, I always use the cut r worms for other uses, now I got something to do with bottom half after all chewed up, thx Todd
Cut r worm will make it swim deeper in the water.
Sweet video ready for the next one
Working on it, I've got one that is gonna blow everyone away
At tips in tying the Palomar knot? Seems like a lot of people are down on that knot with fluorocarbon line.
I use it all the time and never have any issues.
I need to do this to make myself better at one bait for some reason I have to take every bait I own lol. Awesome vid 👍
It works as long as they are somewhat biting that bait.
I’ve rigged my Menace horizontal before but never the rage bug.....thanks for showing that......btw, with the thunder crickets, do you trim the skirts down any? Keeping it in contact with bottom or grass? Just curious
I don't trim my skirts on the Thunder Cricket they don't have much skirt material which is a good thing. I was ticking the grass.
I’m not for sure if you already have a video, but I would really like to see a video of your breakdown of your technique specific rods like what rod can you throw a swim jig on a chatter bait rod etc the power of the action and size thank you sir
I can do that for sure
Todd Castledine Fishing
Thank you sir
I've been using the z- man chatter bait , but want to try the thunder cricket in different colors, a while one a black n blue and a brown n orange or red , I use the Lew's Tournament Pro LFS 7.5.1 and I love it I'm considering going higher speed but I also enjoy the 6.8.1 for the strength of the gearing
I get the strength of the gearing, I just hate it when you get in that shallow water and they scream out of there. I think I need a 10:1 when that happens. LOL
Good video
Thank you
Awesome
Thanks
There is no better way to learn a new bait. I suppose you developed the confidence you need to add the ol thunder cricket to your arsenal!
I've thrown one quite a bit just wanted to see what happens when you have no alternative, sometimes you just learn little things through out the day.
What are those fish positioning on way off the bank, are you following shallow ditches or just casting over flats?
Thanks bro!
You bet
One day when you can we can go with this new hybrid hunter hydrilla bait !?!?!?!
Good information when I could hear it. You need a good microphone so that the golden nuggets you are sharing are audible. This is especially true when you are facing away from the camera.
Yea it was pretty windy that day as well, had to make due.
Good stuff, Todd. Do you know if the 7’9” LowRider is the same blank as the BuCoo rod you were using in the video?
Black blade on the black/blue. White (?) blade on the other. Any rhyme or reason or just what was on the baits? Your thoughts on silver, gold blades, sunny, cloudy, clear water to muddy water?
I don’t know if it matters and the bigger question does it change from day to day. I think it’s just one of those things. I just throw good baits and see what happens
I caught some out there this morning with black and blue chatterbait. What are they biting on there this time of year? Got some this morning before 7am but I just can’t seem to catch them good anywhere right now! Summer is kicking my ass. Rayburn is kicking my ass too. Went out yesterday, we had planned on fishing all day and decided to leave around 2pm...lucky for us.
Been a while since I was on Nac I'm thinking I might go this week. Rayburn is just fishing tough for some reason.
Todd Castledine Fishing I may stick with Kurth and nac for now with a few lake fork trips and throw a few Rayburn trips in here and there.
I really really like your channel and watching you. Thank you so much. Can you tell me again what the power and the action of that rod is that you’re using I did hear you say 7 foot nine but I don’t remember anything else I watched a couple times and I guess I’m just missing it if you did say it thank you appreciate the help
Its a Falcon 7'9 XD Cranker rod
epic vid man.damn I need to toss a vibrating jig
Its a bait that will always catch a fish in my opinion.
@@toddcastledinefishing5924 not today lol 30 mph wind had me flipping out
Try putting the menace on the back of your thunder cricket.. u can rig'em vertically as well.. and the top left kicks slower then the other n it has a cool action. Go to Alex Rudd fishing n watch his video on he THUNDER cricket. He's sponsored by Lew's n strike king as well u probably know who I'm talking about hell idk. I'm sure uve here of putting a menace as a trailer if u haven't check it out or a bass pro shops Pro Shad
Yea I've tried it, I guess I'm always trying to do something different. I always like being the guy who tries things first. I've never heard of anyone putting the rage bug on and I've been using it as trailers for about 5 years now.
Just curious. What was the water temp if you recall ? I guessed maybe upper 50's ? Fantastic video and super informative ! I actually just picked up several Thunder Crickets but was going to use a swimbait or Magic Shad trailer. Will definitely also try the Rage Bug rigged vertically now ! Anyway I watched the whole thing and never heard you mention water temp so just was curious. Thanks and keep up the great work !!
It was 52 when I first got out there and then got up to 57 by the end of the day.
Good video! Do you prefer flouro or braid when throwing Chatterbaits?
fluro
Pretty good video Todd, needed more info on muddy water and how effective a bladed jig was so thanks for the content. Glad you were able to make it happen on one bait, two colors. Sure does show what a person can do if they stick with a bait and put there mind to it. Look forward to the next one.
I used to do this all the time when I was young, its how I learned or gained confidence in baits.
@@toddcastledinefishing5924 that's a great idea, I didnt want to pack a tackle box down the creek for miles as a kid so I took very few and either it worked or didn't
What’s more important……I got a 7’9” AllStar that says to 17lb line. I also got 20lb Sunliner for my Thunder Crickets? Can I throw that 20 on my new AllStar? Or should I now get 17 lb line? Will it matter?
Heck no it won’t matter those are just suggestions, most of which are irrelevant. Plus if you really want to look, Sunline goes by the old standard of pound test line. Over the years certain lines started increasing the size diameter to make it seem stronger. Check the diameter of Sunline compared to others and you’ll find that it’s smaller. Which means 20# Sunline is like most other brands 16 to 17 pound test when it’s related to diameter.
One rod Todd! What makes you run that trailer vertically vs horizontal? I’ve used the rage bug and similar trailers horizontally but have never thought about vertically. Just a more natural way to mimic a bluegill or is it something to do with how it swims? Thanks boss.
You nailed it, its to mimic a blue gill just a more nautural look in my opinion. I always think that if you can make something look better and do it different than everyone else its a win win.
I have yet to use the thunder cricket I do use the zman though
Josh And Hunter’s Adventures different action way tighter and and hard hitting
The jackhammer..will make your day.. the thunder cricket is a fake jackhammer..Z-MAN LOWEST WILL OUT PERFORM THE THUNDER CRICKET.
@@davidthomas2921 I am a fan of the Z man chatterbaits so far all them have caught fish.
David Thomas Cool, maybe we could do a challenge one day together. It would be fun to see. Let me know when you want too.
@@toddcastledinefishing5924 Do you really want to do that..I can teach you something..I'm good for it..any state..any body of water...How about a 3 cast challenge..it doesn't matter..jackhammer..square bill..spinner bait..jig..swim bait..I LOVE COLD MUDDY WATER. 😊
Hey, Todd, you just made a subscriber out of me cuz I know how hard it is to stick to one Vape all day. Would you get a good buddy? A lot of people say with these bladed jigs. It's about when they start. Is that the end of a long cast some of these cheaper ones? They don't start chattering until halfway back.
Thats what I love about the Thunder Cricket it starts vibrating right away.
Do you think bass track a bladed jig more in different conditions instead of just eat'n it?
In clear water for sure but I think that happens to a lot of baits in that scenario.
Did you see the new lake record come out of that lake a week or so ago? 15+ lbs
Yea this was the day before, wait till you see a video I do 2 days later. Will be my best video I've ever done. GIANT!!!!!!!!
@@toddcastledinefishing5924 do you ever fish the little lake between martinsville and center? Back down the dirt roads? Big uns swim there for sure
Were those big females sitting on the last little drop before moving into the shallows?
No they were just in some deeper grass in maybe only a 2 foot depression.
watched this 4 times it seems u caught one when ur rod was pointed up and soon as u started to lower the rod u got one and another on that same style i think by having ur rod tip up it takes it out the strike range from what i watched but hey what do i know i just love to watch
Not if the grass is that high. Plus if I’m catching one like that wouldn’t that mean it was in the strike zone
@@toddcastledinefishing5924 only can see what i can see from what u doin cant see the water u the pro
Awesome video the rod you using it's not 7.9" moderate action rod ?
Its a 7'9 XD Cranker from Falcon, I'd say its medium.
Falcon Lowrider Casting Rod 7'9" Heavy
Moderate12-25lb1/2-2oz
Falcon BuCoo SR Casting Rod 7'9" Heavy
Fast12-25lb1/2-2oz no medium bro
Please add water temperature and month. Thx!
51 to start then 56 at the end, February
So the rod is a straight graphite rod?
yes
What truck you driving?
Toyota Tundra
1 Rod Todd
I have enough stupid nicknames!!! LOL
Creek? Where I’m from, that’s a river!
I almost got stuck in there trying to turn around. LOL
I made a good decision subscribing to your channel. I have picked up something new on every video i have watched. Time for me to buy a longer chatterbait rod with a high speed reel. My wife thanks you. Ha Ha Ha
Sorry about that. LOL
@@toddcastledinefishing5924 Seriously though that tip on bass location on rising muddy water and falling water is awesome.
What lake?
Lake Nacogdoches
Can you put links thanks
Links to what so I know exactly what your looking for please.
Todd Castledine Fishing looking for what u used in the vid so rod, reel, line, and bait
I like thunder cricket better then chatter bait lol
Me too
The real One rod Todd lol
LOL
WAtertemp?
started at 53 got up to 58
Dude, littering is a big no no.
4:52
Nice try internet police but all that landed in the boat.
@@toddcastledinefishing5924 those tentacles definitely did not. I'm not the internet police. I'm just a dude that likes nature and fishing. You're setting a bad example. That's it.
@@toddcastledinefishing5924 you can clearly see you throw the tentacles over the side of the boat. I expected you to deny it. Try to be better. 👍
As long as you try and be better but I don’t see that happening
Well that's minutes of my life I wont get back. I wanted to know why u got banned