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Z-MAN · Bladed Jigs (Chatterbait-style)
Z-Man Evergreen Jack Hammer ChatterBait, 3/8 oz, Brett's Bluegill
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Options
Color: Brett's Bluegill
- Brett's Bluegill
- Bruised Green Pumpkin
- Spot Remover
- White
- Item weight
- 0.38 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 4.25 x 4 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3/8 oz bladed swim jig with stainless hex blade and hand-tied silicone skirt for search-and-catch presentations.
The Z-Man Jack Hammer is a bladed swim jig in the ChatterBait style, shaped by bass pro Brett Hite and Evergreen International. This 3/8 oz Brett's Bluegill version has a low-slung head that helps it start fast, a stainless blade that throws strong vibration, and a heavy-wire hook with a double-wire trailer keeper. Anglers reach for it when working a swimbait trailer past docks, grass edges and other bass cover.
Best for
- Swimming grass lines and weed edges for bass
- Covering large areas quickly in open water
- Matching bluegill and shad forage patterns
Skip if
- You fish heavy matted vegetation
- You prefer traditional jigs without blades
Strengths
- Stainless hex blade creates distinctive vibration and flash
- Double wire trailer keeper holds large trailers securely
- Hand-tied skirts and detailed paint schemes from Brett Hite designs
Trade-offs
- Bladed design is less effective in very thick cover
- At 3/8 oz heavier than many swim jigs
- Blade vibration can cause line twist if not using a swivel
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | chatterbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/8 oz |
| Hook | Gamakatsu heavy wire flipping hook |
| Skirt | Hand-tied silicone |
| Colors | 4 David Walker designs |
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
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Brett's Bluegill, Bruised Green PumpkinThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 | Brett's Bluegill |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Brett's Bluegill.
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