My chatterbait setup is Daiwa Tatula CT Type R 6.3.1 on a Daiwa Tatula XT   MH/M glass rod. So my set up is just under $300 without taxes and it has been perfect for me. My question is what benefit does the Jackhammer offer? I have never fished one and wonder what makes it’s better for the higher price point.

9 hours ago, LxVE Bassin said:

 My question is what benefit does the Jackhammer offer? I have never fished one and wonder what makes it’s better for the higher price point.

It won't catch you any more fish than a standard chatterbait. Just has all the bells and whistles (premium hook/snap/skirt/bait keeper/paint). 

I really like my lews custom speed stick mag hammer. Soft tip w good backbone. I use my tournament mb with it and it does really well. 15lb big game line. Very light for all day chucking if needed. I could get away with a lesser set up but this combo feels great and performs flawlessly. So many bladed jigs to choose from so that is an open door. 

Don't know if you settled on a combo yet. I really like Irod Genesis 2 723 Stone Cold Swim/Vibrating Jig rod paired with a Tatula SV 6.3 and 16lb mono

Its all in the rod. The Dobyns champion 735/6 is a great rod. Ive used one a handful of times and ive planned on getting one soon. Reel doesnt matter too much, i use a Lews Speed Spool LFS with 15# Abrazx.