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Z-MAN · Bladed Jigs (Chatterbait-style)
Z-Man ChatterBait Jack Hammer, 3/8 oz, Fire Craw
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- Product dimensions
- 4.25 x 4 x 1 inches
Quick take
Bladed swim jig with a flat-bottom head and stainless blade that vibrates side to side like a frantic baitfish.
The Z-Man Jack Hammer in 3/8 oz Fire Craw is a bladed jig for bass anglers who want a bait that starts vibrating quickly and moves in an erratic, side-to-side action. Its flat-bottom, low center-of-gravity head and thin stainless steel blade help it deflect off cover and skip beneath docks and overhanging trees. The Gamakatsu flipping hook and double-wire trailer keeper are built for fishing around heavy cover.
Best for
- Heavy cover and wood structure
- Stained water where vibration attracts fish
- Deflecting off docks and submerged obstacles
Skip if
- You prefer minimal vibration in clear water
- You fish open water that needs a traditional crank or spinnerbait
Strengths
- Flat head with low center of gravity skips under docks and trees
- Thin stainless blade starts vibrating immediately in the water column
- Heavy wire hook resists straightening on hard strikes
Trade-offs
- Blade can twist line on fast retrieves; add a swivel
- 3/8 oz is moderate weight; heavier or lighter options needed for extreme depths or shallow flats
- Hand-tied skirt requires occasional replacement after extended use
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | bladed swim jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/8 oz |
| Hook | Gamakatsu heavy wire flipping |
| Head | Low center of gravity with 3D eyes |
| Skirt | Hand-tied silicone |
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
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 |
|---|---|
| Color | Fire Craw |
| Color family | Craw and red |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Fire Craw.
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