Z-MAN · Bladed Jigs (Chatterbait-style)
Z-Man Evergreen Jack Hammer ChatterBait, 1/2 oz, Green Pumpkin
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Style: Green Pumpkin
- Green Pumpkin
- Brett\\\'s Bluegill
- Green Shad
- Spot Remover
- Item weight
- 0.05 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 4 x 1 inches
Quick take
1/2 oz bladed swim jig with hex blade and hand-tied silicone skirt for bass in grass and brush.
The Jack Hammer is a bladed swim jig from Z-MAN, built around the ChatterBait blade design and a stainless hex-shaped blade. This 1/2 oz version in Green Pumpkin carries a heavy wire flipping hook and a hand-tied silicone skirt. It suits anglers who want a swim-and-vibrate bladed jig to work around cover for bass.
Best for
- Flipping and pitching heavy cover
- Grass and lily pad edges
- Swimming along submerged timber
Skip if
- You need a lighter jig for finesse presentations
- You fish open water without structure
Strengths
- Hex blade provides tight vibration and blade thump
- Heavy flipping hook sets quickly in dense cover
- Hand-tied skirt mimics natural bait movement
Trade-offs
- 1/2 oz is heavy; requires medium-heavy baitcasting gear
- Blade can tangle with vegetation if fished slowly
- Silicone skirts fray with extended use
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Flipping & pitching
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | bladed jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
| Hook | Gamakatsu heavy wire flipping |
| Skirting | Hand-tied silicone |
| Head | Low center of gravity with 3D eyes |
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
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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-MAN Jack Hammer Chatterbait, 1/2 oz, Bluegill | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Clear water |
| Z-Man Evergreen Jack Hammer ChatterBait, 1/2 oz, Green Pumpkin | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Color:Green Pumpkin | Suits:Clear 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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Green Pumpkin |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Green Pumpkin.
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