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Z-MAN · Bladed Jigs (Chatterbait-style)
Z-Man Original ChatterBait Graph ShadZ, 3/8 oz
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.04 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 6.15 x 2.7 x 1.25 inches
Quick take
A bladed jig with patented hex-shaped blade generating intense vibration, designed for versatile bass fishing in any depth.
This is a 3/8 oz bladed jig from Z-MAN in the June Bug color, a dark pattern aimed at bass. The hex-shaped blade throws vibration and flash while the head and skirt give it a jig profile, so it covers shallow and mid-depth water on a steady retrieve. It carries a needlepoint 5/0 hook and a trailer keeper, which suits anglers who like to pair it with a soft plastic trailer.
Best for
- Reaction strikes from aggressive bass
- Varied depths from shallow to deep
- High-water conditions when bass are scattered
Skip if
- You fish clear water; the vibration spooks cautious fish
- You want subtle presentations; chatterbaits are loud
Strengths
- Hex blade vibration is distinctly different from spinnerbaits and crankbaits
- Works at any retrieve speed without hydroplaning
- Molded trailer keeper holds soft plastics firmly
Trade-offs
- The vibration that attracts strikes also attracts weeds and vegetation
- Blade can twist and break under hard snags
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Flipping & pitching
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | bladed jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/4 to 5/8 oz |
| Blade | Hex-shaped ChatterBlade |
| Hook | 5/0 needle-point |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Orange/Brown | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Black Shad, Gizzard Shad, Shad/Blue Glimmer | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Back | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| California Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Blue/Black, 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. | — |
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 | June Bug |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is June Bug.
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