chatter stick fishing lure Z-Man Jack Hammer Chatterbait & Gary Yamamoto Zako Swimbait Combo The Z Man Chatterbait is also extremely weedless because the hook always remains in an upright position Z-Man ChatterBait Micro 1/8 oz.

The lightweight, open-frame design is straightforward in appearance but is surprisingly technically complex

Use your heat gun to ensure every layer is "flashed" (appears matte and dry) before moving on

To finish load the trace for the appropriate sinker for the application (it may not require a sinker at all), tie to the mainline

Mackerel feathers: Classic mackerel feathers , available on amazon and veals Sabiki feathers for catching bait , available amazon and veals Silver shrimp (most popular) , available amazon and veals Torpedo leads , on veals Best spinners: Decent casting jigs for shore here Best value casting jigs (good for snaggy ground to save money ), available here Classic dexter wedge with best hook size , available here Avoid toby spoons and unweighted spinners, this instead Common mistakes when choosing mackerel lures Using mackerel feathers over shallow rough ground results in immediate snags For maximum casting distance, use spinners that weigh about 3/4 of your rods max (written on side of rod) Choose spinners with smaller treble hooks like the ones linked below as mackerel have small mouths Spinners that are shiny outperform those that are merely coloured because they are more visible in low light If you can tie a leader knot (e.g