Z-Man Fishing Products

ChatterBait® JackHammer™

$19.99 - $21.99

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Description

Designed by pro anglers Brett Hite and Morizo Shimizo in conjunction with Japanese luremaker EverGreen International, the ChatterBait® JackHammer™ is among the most refined and highly anticipated baits to ever hit the U.S. market. Its flat-bottom, low center of gravity head and super thin, strong stainless steel blade enable the JackHammer™ to start vibrating quickly and hunt in an erratic, side-to-side motion, just like a frantic baitfish. Its signature head and blade combo allow it to deflect off cover very easily and also allows it to skip easily beneath docks and overhanging trees like no bladed jig before. A channeled groove along the bottom of the head positions the blade low enough to strike the head, producing a signature "chattering" sound while also preventing the blade from detaching from the head over time. Adding to the bait's overall durability and effectiveness, a Gamakatsu heavy wire flipping hook features the ideal length, gap, and razor sharp point to ensure an ultra high hook-up ratio, while a double wire trailer keeper holds all types of soft plastic trailers securely in place. Premium hand-tied silicone rubber skirts in a range of immaculate patterns along with highly detailed, color-matched head and blade paint schemes provide a top-notch appearance and help vault the ChatterBait® JackHammer™ several notches above any other vibrating jig on the market today!

Specifications

Category

Buzzbaits

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting, finesse

Water Column

subsurface

Action

thumping vibration with erratic side-to-side hunt

Conditions

dirty water, low light, vegetation, rocky, open water

Field Notes

Best around cover where a baitfish-style reaction bite is likely, especially when you want a lure that starts vibrating quickly and deflects off structure. It can be skipped under docks and overhanging trees, and the erratic side-to-side action helps trigger strikes from bass holding tight to cover.

Pros

  • Starts vibrating quickly
  • Erratic hunting action
  • Deflects off cover well
  • Skips easily under docks
  • Strong hook and durable trailer keeper

Cons

  • Can be too aggressive in very clear or heavily pressured water
  • Best with soft-plastic trailers, which adds setup complexity

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