what line should i use for a chatterbait and why?

I like 12-15lb big game. Tough, and has the right amount of stretch for when they choke it and you hook that soft part of the inner mouth not to pull out. 

OK Alabama Freak, let's discuss the answer to your question.

First, the Chatterbait - A "bladed jig" that you swim through the water like a spinnerbait.

Second - What is a good line to keep the Chatterbait in the correct depth and having the shock absorbing features of a quality line and a strong test rating?

Answer - Any fluorocarbon or copoly line with a test of at least 12-pounds. Some guys and gals go as high as 17-pounds but a quality 12-pound test fluorocarbon line will give you the necessary stretch, shock absorbing properties and strength to land those ladies.

You have your favorite fluorocarbon line so spool it onto your favorite baitcaster reel and hit the water.

Now, does anyone out there want to chime in on the reel ratio you suggest the Alabama Freak use for this technique???

30 pound braid, more than strong enough to handle the shock of a fish hitting it. 6.x.1 or a 7.1.1 ratio reels will work, that way you can work em slow, or speed it up to get some serious action from the bait.

15lb Big Game, unless you're around grass, then I'd go with 40-50lb braid. 

Whatever you use for a spinnerbait will be fine. I'm a big fan of #12 Yo-Zuri Hybrid, Seaguar AbrazX and Tatsu.

 

16lb Sunline Super Natural

12 lb flouro on a medium heavy rod.Just the right amount of stretch for me.Get good hook sets on that setup.

I use 50lb braid.

15lb cxx p-line for me.

i use 15-16# fluoro

12# Yo-Zuri for chatterbaits and spinnerbait's on a 7' 2" mh/f Phenix M1 with a Curado I reel

 

Mike 

50lb braid is what I plan to use with my next setup, otherwise 12lb fluoro sounds fine.

3 hours ago, Mike L said:

12# Yo-Zuri for chatterbaits and spinnerbait's on a 7' 2" mh/f Phenix M1 with a Curado I reel

 

Mike 

12# Izorline XXX

Used this exact set up yesterday for 1/4 ounce traps. What a great all around rod! Loving the reel too.

I used 20lb FC Sniper this past year and it worked flawlessly.

I use 15lb fluoro or 20lb mono depending on where im fishing

I use 14lb. Sniper fc or 15lb. Pline fc. 

I use braid since that's what I have spoiled up on the majority of my rods, I think 12+ mono/flouro/copoly would work fine too

I have been using 15 pound Big Game.  I haven't had any issues pulling through cover.