Z-MAN · Bladed Jigs (Chatterbait-style)
Z-Man Micro ChatterBait, 1/8 oz
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Options
Color: Blue/Black
- Blue/Black
- White
- Chartreuse
- Chartreuse/White
- Item weight
- 0.01 kg
- Product dimensions
- 4.3 x 1.85 x 0.85 inches
Quick take
A 1/8 oz bladed swim jig for light tackle and finesse fishing in ponds and small waters.
This is the Micro ChatterBait in blue and black, a small bladed swim jig weighing 1/8 ounce. Its hex-shaped blade throws vibration and flash, in a size made for ultra light tackle. It fits ponds, crappie water and any spot where fish are focused on small baitfish.
Best for
- Ultra-light tackle in ponds
- Crappie and panfish
- Situations where smaller forage is present
Skip if
- You need maximum casting distance
- You fish open water with heavy cover
Strengths
- Hex-shaped blade creates strong vibration on a steady retrieve
- Lightweight design works well on ultralight spinning rods
- Versatile size for multiple panfish species
Trade-offs
- Limited casting distance on heavier line
- Small size means fewer big bass than larger baits
- Blade can hydroplane on very fast retrieves
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Crappie
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
Specifications
| Type | bladed swim jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/8 oz |
| Hook | Jig hook |
| Design | Hex-shaped ChatterBlade |
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse, Chartreuse/White | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Blue/BlackThis one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 Micro ChatterBait, 1/8 oz | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Color:Blue/Black | Suits:Muddy water |
| Z-MAN Micro Chatterbait, 1/8 oz, White | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Color:White | Suits:Clear and stained 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 | 1/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue/Black |
| Color family | Dark |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue/Black.
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