Z-Man Lures & Fishing Baits

Z-Man Flashback Mini Chatterbaits combine a holographic soft plastic minnow body with a downsized version of Z-Man's exclusive ChatterBait creates a unique bait that is deadly on panfish, trout, crappie, bass, and more! On the retrieve, these baits feature an exaggerated side-to-side motion and distinctive vibration that gamefish just can't resist. And when you combine that action with a multi-hue holographic flash, you've got a fish-catching combination that knows no equal!

Features:

• Patented ChatterBait bladed swim jig design
• Each package contains one rigged minnow body and one unrigged body
• Available is 1/16, 1/8, and 3/16 oz weights
• Perfect for panfish, trout, crappie, bass, and more!

Designed by Elite Series pro Brett Hite in conjunction with Japanese luremaker Evergreen International, the Zman Jack Hammer Chatterbait 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 Jack Hammer to start chattering 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 as well, 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. 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 Jack Hammer several notches above any other bladed jig on the market today!

* Designed in conjunction with renowned bladed jig expert Brett Hite and leading Japanese lure company Evergreen International

* Exclusive patented ChatterBait® bladed swim jig design and stainless hex-shaped ChatterBlade®

* Low center of gravity head with 3D eyes and channel groove for blade protection

* Quality components include Gamakatsu® heavy wire flipping hook and Decoy® Egg Snap

* Double wire trailer keeper

* Detailed head and blade paint schemed and color-matched, hand-tied silicone skirting

The Z-Man Finesse TR3D (The Real Deal) is designed specifially for the Midwest finesse style of fishing, more commonly known as the Ned Rig, which has been gaining momentum nationwide as a subtle and easy-to-master, yet amazingly effective, presentation. While savvy anglers have been modifying ElaZtech baits for years to create perfect baits for Midwest finesse fishing, the TRD possesses the ideal finesse profile in a ready-to-fish package.

A softer ElaZtech formulation and custom salt content allow the TRD to exhibit the precise sink rate, lifelike action, and irresistible feel that expert finesse anglers have learned result in longer holds and increased hook-up ratios.

2.75"

8 per pack

Crafted with a soft and flexible body mirroring that of a real round goby, the 3-inch Z-Man Gobius Swimbait is made of super soft and exceptionally durable ElaZtech, resulting in incredible movement and realistic texture. Pre-rigged with a split dorsal fin brush guard and internal jig harness, the Gobius is equipped to swim, creep, and navigate around obstacles with unbeatable snag resistance, while still allowing for effortless hooksets.

The goby bait showcases intricate detailing on its refined torso, gill plate, fins, and tail, and its rounded paddletail emulates lifelike swimming movements. Its balanced weighting and buoyant superplastic material enable a horizontal resting position, and hand-painted body detail and lifelike eyes complete the Gobius' natural facade.

• Size: 3 inch
  
• Available in 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4 ounce weights in eight vibrant colors
• Super lifelike pre-rigged goby imitation designed with highly refined body, gill plate, fin, and tail detail
• Custom 1/0 medium wire needlepoint black nickel sickle hook
• Rounded paddle tail delivers subtle yet lifelike swimming action
• Molded from 10X Tough ElaZtech® material to outlast other competitive products by a wide margin
• Built with a split dorsal fin brush guard and structure jig lead harness to deflect off cover and allow for excellent snag resistance
• Combination of balanced weighting and buoyant superplastic material
• Hand-painted body detail and eyes for an extremely natural appearance

Designed to be paired with the Finesse TRD™, Finesse ShadZ™, TRD TubeZ™ or Hula StickZ™ to create the perfect Ned Rig, the Zman Finesse ShroomZ jighead sports a custom wire keeper welded onto the hook shank that not only makes rigging a breeze, but holds ElaZtech baits securely without the need for gluing. The unique keeper, coupled with the extreme durability of 10X Tough ElaZtech, creates a near bulletproof package that will fish-after-fish for hours on-end without the need for re-rigging. The Zman Finesse Shroomz are designed to hold up to the power of any bass and put more fish in the boat.

The Z-Man ShroomZ Micro Finesse Jig is a skirted, Midwest finesse-style mushroom jighead that's known to entice strikes in tough conditions. It is made with a 100% silicone skirt in custom-designed patterns provide a realistic appearance, lifelike action, and tantalizing slow fall rate that is simply deadly on finicky bass. This compact jig pairs perfectly with ElaZtech® trailers like the Finesse TRD™, CrusteaZ™, and Finesse ShadZ™ to entice bites from largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass in tough conditions.

Features:

• Hallmark mushroom-shaped jighead popularized by Ned Rig enthusiasts
  
• Light wire, size 1 black nickel jig hook for easy hook sets on finesse tackle
• Wire trailer keeper is compatible with ElaZtech® baits or traditional soft plastic trailers
• Dual multi-strand wire weedguard for increased snag resistance
• 100% silicone skirts in custom-designed patterns for a tantalizing slow fall and maximum attraction
• Available in 1/8 and 3/16 oz weights
• 2 skirted jigs per pack

Engineered with a solid nose for easy rigging on Finesse ShroomZ™ jigheads, the 2.75" TRD TubeZ exemplifies, quite simply, the perfect Ned Rig-sized tube bait profile that's ideal for both Midwest finesse bass and crappie fishing tactics. It's buoyant ElaZtech® makeup and thin, round tentacles cause the bait to stand up and come to life at rest, and its salted, super-soft, and dimpled body provides an incredibly natural feel to ensure longer holds and more consistent hook sets.

Z-Man Slim SwimZ 2.5" are the downsized ElaZtech swimbait delivers the incredible softness, swimming action, and 10X Tough durability of its larger brethren in a smaller package. Featuring Z-Man's exclusive curved paddle tail, its small size is ideal for crappie and white bass, but really shines when largemouth and smallmouth are keyed in on smaller forage. The Slim SwimZ is also an ideal saltwater bait when seatrout and redfish are feeding on small glass minnows and fry.

Although they can’t see it at first, predators in the neighborhood can feel its pulse, the Z-Man Evergreen Chatterbait JackHammer Stealth Blade delivers a sweet tune that pings lateral lines and incites mandibles to snap. The driving force behind the patented new ChatterBait design, a clear polycarbonate blade produces a totally different sound and chatter, but like its predecessor, starts thumping intensely with the first half-turn of the reel handle.

To stick any predator that takes a swing at this bladed jig, it comes armed with a light, custom Decoy fluorine-coated hook, which allows the it to be cast on a slightly lighter line and hookup the jaws of bass with less hook-setting effort. To preserve the StealthBlade’s high-level, ultra-durable heritage and performance, silicone skirts are hand-tied with stainless steel wire. Dual wire trailer keepers pin soft plastic trailers in place for the long haul while the StealthBlade’s low center of gravity, fish-shaped head tracks true and skips easily. When the situation suggests a bladed jig, but instinct advises finesse, the Z-Man Evergreen Chatterbait JackHammer Stealth Blade becomes the smartest play of the day.

A natural enticement for bass in goby-rich environments, the new 2.4-inch TRD GobyZ reinforces Z-Man’s trendsetting finesse bait lineup with a surprisingly adaptable shape. Poured with extra malleable 10X Tough ElaZtech® superplastic, the TRD GobyZ compresses as easily as the live version, meaning bass snap and don’t let go.

Yet even after dozens of aggressive attacks, a single one of these runt-sized swimbaits is no worse for wear. Ready to roll out on your favorite smallmouth spots!

Size: 2.4" (6-pack)

Discontinued, No Returns!

Highly detailed baitfish sculpting and a smartly designed curved paddletail give the Z-Man HerculeZ Swimbaits a naturalistic appearance and swim action. The Herculez’ 10X Tough ElaZtech composition means you’ll fish this exceptional pre-rigged swimbait for miles and dozens of big bites, long before you wave the white flag. Heavy duty 5/0 or 7/0 Mustad UltraPoint hooks in 4" or 5" bait sizes, respectively, offer an ideal match for big, tough fresh- and saltwater gamefish. Jighead also includes a ventral eyelet for adding a second belly hook. Molded around 3/8-ounce (4") and 5/8-ounce (5") zinc weights, the HerculeZ Swimbait casts toward the horizon and sinks at an optimal rate for a variety of presentations. Swimbait profile features 3D eyes, ultra-detailed fins, gills and anatomy, each hand-painted in popular Z-Man color patterns.

Features:

• Highly detailed swimbait available in 4" and 5" sizes
• Exclusive curved paddle tail design for lifelike swimming action
• 10X Tough ElaZtech® construction for extreme durability and longevity
• Heavy duty 5/0 and 7/0 Mustad® UltraPoint® hooks ideally suited for big fish applications
• Molded around 3/8 oz (4") and 5/8 oz (5") zinc weights for castability and perfect sink rate
• Stainless wire hook hanger for attaching treble or stinger hook
• 3D eyes and hand painted color schemes in popular Z-Man patterns
• Ideal for big fish applications in fresh- and saltwater

Z-Man Mini Chatterbaits are the downsized ChatterBait finesse model packs the same action and vibration as the Original ChatterBait. Featuring a smaller blade than its larger brethren, the Mini is an excellent choice for light-tackle, clear-water situations when the fish are finicky.

Features:

• Patented bladed swim jig design and hex-shaped ChatterBlade®
• Perfect for pond fishing, smallmouth, and white bass
• Available in seven popular ChatterBait colors
• Features a downsized interchangeable, solid hub EZ Skirt®
• 3 inches long, 1/4 oz weight

Time and again, heavy-cover, stained-water anglers rely on The Z-Man Original ChatterBait brand bladed swim jig to help fill livewells and cash tournament checks. This groundbreaking lure's patented design and trademarked hex-shaped blade combine to produce unmatched vibration, flash, and action, enabling to perform like a crankbait, jig and spinnerbait--all in one fish-slaying package.

When the going gets tough, the tough go to the Ned Rig. However, traditional mushroom-shaped jigheads associated with this ultra-finesse technique are far from ideal for fishing in snaggy areas like around grass, weeds, brush, and laydowns.

Enter the Z-Man Finesse BulletZ Jighead, the perfect snag-free option for deploying small finesse baits around cover. Its bullet shaped head and recessed hook eye slide through all types cover easily, while the compact, heavy-duty size 1 custom VMC EWG jig hook is small enough to fit baits in the TRD family, but has the power to horse big fish away from hazards. Finesse BulletZ are made in the USA with an ultra-tough powdercoat finish and a molded-in keeper that keeps baits pinned perfectly in place.