Z-MAN · Bladed Jigs (Chatterbait-style)
Z-Man ChatterBait, 1/2oz
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Options
Color: Perch/bluegill
- Perch/bluegill
- Multi,Bayou Craw
- Texas red not in 1/2 oz
Weight: 1/2 oz
- Item weight
- 0.05 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 6 x 2.25 x 1.25 inches
Quick take
Half-ounce bladed jig with exclusive hex-shaped blade for vibration and flash that won't hydroplane on fast retrieves.
This half-ounce bladed swim jig in a perch and bluegill pattern runs about 4.5 inches long. Its hex-shaped blade throws vibration and flash while also guarding the hook, so it can be worked through weeds and brush for bass. Anglers who want one lure that covers jig, crankbait and spinnerbait roles will find it a flexible search bait.
Best for
- Bass fishing in shallow to moderate depth
- Anglers targeting aggressive strikes with moving baits
- Varying retrieve speeds from slow roll to fast burn
Skip if
- You prefer compact small lures for finesse presentations
- You fish dense vegetation where blade fouling is an issue
Strengths
- Patented hex blade produces unique vibration and flash unavailable in other designs
- Heavy-duty needle point hook handles aggressive fish and covers
- Streamlined profile works the entire water column at any retrieve speed
Trade-offs
- Specialty design appeals to experienced anglers more than beginners
- Blade vibration may reduce effectiveness on inactive or clear-water fish
- Heavier 1/2 oz weight requires medium-power rod for best feel
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | bladed jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
| Blade shape | Hex |
| Hook size | 5/0 |
| Hook type | Needle point |
| Dimensions | 6 x 2.25 x 1.25 in |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
Its weedless design is meant to come through grass, lily pads and wood with fewer snags.
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Lily pads
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Perch/bluegillThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
|
| Multi,Bayou Craw, Texas red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
|
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2 ozThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Weedless | Yes |
| Color | Perch/bluegill |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Perch/bluegill.
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