Z-MAN · Bladed Jigs (Chatterbait-style)
Z-MAN Eye Strike Skirtless ChatterBait, 2 Pack, 1/2 oz, Silver
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.04 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 6.18 x 2.72 x 1.57 inches
Quick take
A ChatterBait-style bladed swim jig with oversized eyes and dual baitkeeper barbs for bass and redfish.
Best for
- Bass fishing around structure and vegetation
- Redfish and striped bass in inshore saltwater
- Pairing with soft plastic swimbaits and trailers
Skip if
- You want a non-bladed jig for finesse presentations
- You fish vegetation where the blade may snag
Strengths
- Stainless steel hex blade vibrates at all retrieve speeds
- Oversized 3D eyes create a prominent strike target
- Dual baitkeeper barbs secure soft plastic trailers firmly
Trade-offs
- The vibrating blade can twist line under heavy resistance
- Suitable primarily for bass, redfish, and striped bass
- Dual hooks make the jig harder to remove from deep strikes
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Striped bass
- Redfish
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Black | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Oz - 4/0, 1/4 Oz - 5/0, 3/8 Oz - 4/0, 3/8 Oz - 5/0 | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2 Oz - 4/0, 1/2 Oz - 5/0This one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
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 Eye Strike ChatterBait 2-Pack, 1/4-1/2 oz, Dual Hook | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Hook size:4/0 | Color:Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, striped bass and redfish |
| Z-MAN Eye Strike Skirtless ChatterBait, 2 Pack, 1/2 oz, Silver | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Hook size:5/0 | Color:Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, striped bass and redfish |
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 |
|---|---|
| Hook size | 5/0 |
| Pack count | 2 |
| Color | Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass, Redfish and Striped bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver.
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