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Z-MAN · Bladed Jigs (Chatterbait-style)
Z-Man Graph ShadZ ChatterBait, 0.5 oz, Green Pumpkin Purple
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Options
Color: Green Pumpkin Purple
- Green Pumpkin Purple
- Black Shad not in 0.5 Ounces
- Brown Black not in 0.5 Ounces
Size: 0.5 Ounces
- Item weight
- 0.5 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6.15 x 2.7 x 1.25 inches
Quick take
A 0.5 oz bladed jig combining vibration and flash for bass in shallow to medium water.
This half-ounce bladed jig from Z-Man blends the flash of a spinnerbait with the thump of a crankbait and the profile of a jig. It sinks on the fall and carries a 5/0 hook, with a hex-shaped blade that vibrates through a steady retrieve. Bass anglers use it around grass, wood and shallow cover, and it takes a soft-plastic trailer well.
Best for
- Bass fishing with high-speed retrieves through cover
- Stained to muddy water where vibration attracts strikes
- Flipping vegetation and shallow wood
Skip if
- You fish clear water where subtle presentations work better
- You need a weightless or finesse presentation
Strengths
- Hex-shaped blade generates unique vibration pattern
- Works without hydroplaning even on fast retrieves
- Molded trailer keeper and EZ Skirt system simplify rigging
Trade-offs
- Bladed jigs can tangle in heavy vegetation
- Quick clip and loose trailer keeper may require occasional maintenance
- Specialized design limits versatility compared to standard jigs
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Flipping & pitching
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | bladed swim jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.5 oz |
| Hook | 5/0 needlepoint |
| Blade | Hex-shaped ChatterBlade |
| Trailer keeper | Molded-in |
| Color | Green Pumpkin Purple |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Pumpkin PurpleThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Brown Black | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 Ounces | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 0.375 Ounces | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 0.5 OuncesThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
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 |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Hook size | 5/0 |
| Color | Green Pumpkin Purple |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Green Pumpkin Purple.
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