Z-MAN · Bladed Jigs (Chatterbait-style)
Z-MAN Chatterbait Jack Hammer, 3/8 oz, Golden Shiner
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Options
Color: Golden Shiner
- Golden Shiner
- Black/Blue
- Multi,Green Pumpkin
Size: 3/8 Ounce (Pack of 1)
- 3/8 Ounce (Pack of 1)
- Item weight
- 10.8 g
- Product dimensions
- 4.1 x 4 x 0.6 inches
Quick take
A 3/8 oz bladed jig with a thin stainless hex blade and flat head that deflects off cover and skips under docks.
A 3/8 oz bladed jig in Golden Shiner, carrying a 5/0 flipping hook and a thin stainless blade for a wobbling, erratic swim. The low-slung head helps it come through cover and slip beneath docks. A natural baitfish color for anglers fishing shallow bass water.
Best for
- Flipping and pitching around wood and thick grass
- Fishing boat docks and overhanging trees
- Bass fishing where contact with cover triggers bites
Skip if
- You fish open water or open grass flats
- You need slower-sinking lures for deep water
Strengths
- Low center of gravity and flat head deflect off cover easily
- Hex blade starts vibrating quickly on any retrieve
- Heavy Gamakatsu hook holds up to powerful hooksets
Trade-offs
- 3/8 oz is limited to shallow and mid-depth water
- Blade vibration may spook fish in clear, calm water
- Trailer keeper and silicone skirting require upkeep
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Flipping & pitching
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Golden ShinerThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Multi,Green Pumpkin | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black/Blue | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 Jack Hammer, 3/8 oz, 5/0 Gamakatsu Hook, Black/Blue | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Hook size:5/0 | Color:Black/Blue | Suits:Muddy water |
| Z-MAN Chatterbait Jack Hammer, 3/8 oz, Golden Shiner | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Hook size:5/0 | Color:Golden Shiner | Suits:Clear and stained water |
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 | Golden Shiner |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Golden Shiner.
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