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Z-MAN · Bladed Jigs (Chatterbait-style)
Z-Man ChatterBait CB, 3/8 oz, Carolina Craw
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Options
Color: Carolina craw
- Carolina craw
Size: 3/8 oz
- 3/8 oz
- 1/2 Oz
- Item weight
- 0.2 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 6.06 x 2.48 x 1.18 inches
Quick take
A 3/8 oz ChatterBait with patented hex blade that combines crankbait action, spinnerbait vibration, and jig profile for versatile presentations.
This 3/8 ounce Z-Man bladed swim jig comes in Carolina craw and carries a 5/0 needle-point hook, built for bass. Its six-sided blade throws vibration and flash, which makes it a fit for stained or slightly muddy water and for windy or overcast days. Changing the retrieve speed lets an angler work the bait through the whole water column.
Best for
- Bass fishing with customizable trailers
- Working the entire water column from shallow to moderate depths
- Anglers who want one lure that performs multiple roles
Skip if
- You need to fish very deep water
- You prefer simple straight retrieves without blade vibration
Strengths
- Hex-shaped blade produces unmatched vibration and flash compared to round blades
- Jig profile accepts trailers so you can match hatch and adjust presentation
- Won't hydroplane on fast retrieves, staying in the strike zone
Trade-offs
- Hex blade adds complexity compared to simple spinnerbaits or crankbaits
- Heavy-duty hook and weight mean blade vibe diminishes with line twist or worn components
- 3/8 oz limits casting distance and depth compared to heavier chatterbaits
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | bladed swim jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/8 oz |
| Blade | Hex-shaped ChatterBlade |
| Hook | Heavy-duty 5/0 needle point |
| Color | Carolina Craw |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its craw or red pattern suits stained water.
- Clarity
- Stained
What it imitates
Its craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2 Oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-Man ChatterBait CB, 3/8 oz, Carolina Craw | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Hook size:5/0 | Color:Carolina craw | Suits:Stained water, bass |
| Z-MAN Chatterbait, 1/2 oz, Carolina craw | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Hook size:— | Color:Carolina craw | Suits:Stained water, bass |
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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Hook size | 5/0 |
| Color | Carolina craw |
| Color family | Craw and red |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Carolina craw.
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