Z-MAN · Bladed Jigs (Chatterbait-style)
Z-MAN CrossEyeZ ChatterBait, 3/8 oz, Chili Dog, Copper Blade
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Style: Chili Dog, 3/8 Oz
- Item weight
- 900 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 4.96 x 3.98 x 0.16 inches
Quick take
Tournament-proven chatterbait jig with oversized painted eyes and coated weedguard, designed for cover-heavy bass water.
The Chili Dog CrossEyeZ ChatterBait is a 3/8 ounce bladed swim jig with oversized painted eyes and a silicone skirt tied with copper wire. Its 5/0 O'Shaughnessy hook suits anglers working bass through wood, vegetation and dock edges. An adjustable wire weedguard helps it deflect cover and folds back during the hookset.
Best for
- Flipping and pitching into dense vegetation and timber
- Bass anglers wanting proven tournament performance
- Situations where rattling, vibrating action triggers bites
Skip if
- You fish open water where jig flutter is enough
- You want a silent presentation
Strengths
- Patented ChatterBlade vibration creates unique lure appeal
- Adjustable weedguard keeps lure clipping through the thickest cover
- Hand-tied silicone skirt is durable and moves naturally
- Molded-in keeper spikes hold soft plastic trailers securely
Trade-offs
- Chatterbait action requires faster retrieve to vibrate properly
- Heavier than traditional soft jigs, tiring on light rod
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Crappie
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Flipping & pitching
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | chatterbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/8 oz (also 1/2 and 3/4 oz available) |
| Blade | Hex-shaped stainless steel ChatterBlade |
| Hook | Custom 5/0 O'Shaughnessy |
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
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 CrossEyeZ ChatterBait, 3/8 oz, Black/Blue | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Hook size:5/0 | Color:Black/Blue | Suits:Muddy water |
| Z-MAN CrossEyeZ ChatterBait, 3/8 oz, Chili Dog, Copper Blade | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Hook size:5/0 | Color:Chili Dog | Suits:— |
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 |
|---|---|
| Weedless | Yes |
| Hook size | 5/0 |
| Color | Chili Dog |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Chili Dog.
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