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Z-MAN · Bladed Jigs (Chatterbait-style)
Z-Man Original ChatterBait, Hex-Blade Swim Jig, 1/4 to 5/8 oz
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Color: Green Back
Size: 1 Count
- Item weight
- 0.01 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6.69 x 2.68 x 0.16 inches
Quick take
Bladed swim jig with exclusive hex blade that combines the vibration of a crankbait with the profile and weight transfer of a jig.
The Z-Man ChatterBait is a bladed swim jig for bass, with a hex-shaped blade that gives off flash and vibration as it moves. It has a needle-point 5/0 hook and accepts ElaZtech trailers, so anglers can change its profile with a soft plastic. This Green Back shad finish comes as a single bait for shallow and deep cover alike.
Best for
- Heavy cover and stained water
- Deep structure and offshore bars
- Fast retrieves over shallow flats
Skip if
- You fish clear water or finesse situations
- You need a jig that sinks quickly without vibration
Strengths
- Hex blade vibrates intensely and attracts fish from distance
- Won't hydroplane on fast retrieves
- Accepts a variety of soft plastic trailers for customization
Trade-offs
- Vibration and blade attract aggressive response but less effective in pressured water
- Fast retrieve motion limits subtle presentation
- Hex blade can be caught by light vegetation
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | bladed jig |
|---|---|
| Weights | 1/4 oz, 3/8 oz, 1/2 oz, 5/8 oz |
| Hook | Needle point 5/0 |
| Blade | Hex-shaped ChatterBlade |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Green Back Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green BackThis one | 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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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2 Oz | 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
| Pack count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Color | Green Back |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass |
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