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Z-MAN · Bladed Jigs (Chatterbait-style)
Z-MAN Original Chatterbait, 1/4 oz, White
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- Item weight
- 0.04 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 0.01 x 0.01 x 0.03 inches
Quick take
3/8 oz bladed jig with hex ChatterBlade combining spinnerbait flash with jig action.
This is the 1/4 ounce white Z-Man ChatterBait, a bladed jig that blends spinnerbait flash, crankbait vibration and a jig profile. Its hex-shaped blade and needle point 5/0 hook suit bass fishing from shallow cover to deeper water. Add a soft plastic trailer and vary the retrieve speed to work different depths.
Best for
- Deep structure and ledge fishing
- Fast-moving water and current
- Covering water quickly
Skip if
- You want a silent presentation
- You fish shallow weeds
Strengths
- Chatter blade vibrates and flashes to attract fish
- Does not hydroplane on fast retrieves
- Works at any depth by varying retrieve speed
Trade-offs
- Blade vibration creates drag reducing casting distance
- Heavy chatterbait requires practice to fish effectively
- Hex blade can bend on rocks and structure contact
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse, Chartreuse White, Chartreuse/White, Chartreuse/White/Gold Blade, Orange/Brown | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Gizzard Shad, Shad/Blue Glimmer, SILVER SHINER, Smokey Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| WhiteThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin/Black, Multi,Green Pumpkin, Perch/Bluegill | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Fire Craw, Multi,Bayou Craw, Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold/White/Gold Blade | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Black, Black/Blue, Blue Black, Blue/Black, Blue/Black/Black Nickel Blade, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1/6 Oz, 1/5 Oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 1/4-Ounce, 6" • 3 PER PACK • INCLUDES 1/4 OZ, 3/8 OUNCE • 1 PACK, 3/8 oz, 3/8-Ounce, 4-1/2 Inch, 3/8 oz, 5/0This one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2 oz, 1/2-Ounce, 4-1/2in, 1/2 oz, 5/0, 5/8 oz | 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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-MAN Original Chatterbait, 1/4 oz, White | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Color:White | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Z-Man The Original Chatterbait, 3/8 oz, Chartreuse | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:Chartreuse | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Z-MAN Original Chatterbait, 3/8 oz, Chartreuse/White/Gold Blade | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:Chartreuse/White/Gold Blade | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Z-MAN Original Chatterbait, 3/8 oz, Green Pumpkin/Black | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:Green Pumpkin/Black | Suits:Clear water |
| Z-MAN Original Chatterbait, 1/2 oz, Green | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Color:Green | Suits:Clear water |
| Z-MAN Original Chatterbait, Black | Lure weight:— | Color:Black | Suits:Muddy 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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is White.
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