Z-Man Lures & Fishing Baits

The Z-Man ChatterBait Jack Hammer Baby Jack is a compact, finesse-sized version of the legendary original Jack Hammer, designed specifically for tough, high-pressure conditions. Developed by professional anglers Brett Hite and Morizo Shimizu, it maintains the tournament-winning performance of its larger counterpart in a downsized profile.

Key Performance Features

• Instant Vibration: Features a direct blade-to-head connection that ensures the bait starts chattering immediately upon hitting the water or starting your retrieve.

• High-Frequency Thump: The downsized stainless steel ChatterBlade operates at a higher vibrational frequency than the original, offering a more subtle presentation that triggers finicky bass.

• Compact Balance: Engineered with a smaller head and a restructured, weighted collar that acts like a boat keel to keep the bait balanced and running deep in the water column.

• Durable Components: Equipped with a custom 3/0 medium-wire Decoy hook, wire-tied silicone skirts, and a double-wire bait keeper to lock trailers securely in place.

The Z-Man DieZel MinnowZ is a highly durable paddle-tail swimbait designed for both freshwater and saltwater fishing. It is made from Z-Man's proprietary 10X Tough ElaZtech material, which makes it resistant to tearing and allows it to survive multiple strikes from toothy fish.

Key Features

• ElaZtech Durability: The material is incredibly soft yet nearly indestructible, often lasting through dozens of catches.

• Buoyancy: Unlike traditional plastics, ElaZtech is naturally buoyant, which allows the tail to float up when at rest, creating a more lifelike presentation.

• Weedless Design: It features a molded-in belly hook slot and a split dorsal fin to hide the hook point, making it easy to fish through heavy grass and cover.

• Versatile Sizes: Available in 4-inch, 5-inch, and 7-inch models to match various baitfish profiles.

The Z-Man ChatterBait Elite EVO is a high-performance bladed jig designed to deliver the premium features of elite baits like the Jack Hammer but at a more accessible mid-market price point. It features a unique head and blade geometry that produces a radical, unpredictable hunting action that fish find hard to ignore.

Key Performance Features

• Instant Start-Up: Features Z-Man’s patented direct head-to-blade connection and a signature hex-shaped ChatterBlade, ensuring the lure starts thumping the second you turn the reel handle.

• Erratic Hunting Action: The blade-to-head angle and blunt nose design cause the bait to wander and dart randomly during retrieval, mimicking a distressed baitfish.

• Upgraded Durability: Equipped with a wire-tied 100% silicone skirt that provides more natural flare and longevity compared to standard rubber collars that can dry out and slip.

• Advanced Trailer Retention: Uses a hybrid molded split-grip and wire keeper system to lock soft plastic trailers securely in place, even when ripping through heavy grass.

The Z-Man ChatterBait Micro is a specialized, downsized 1/8 oz. bladed jig designed for ultra-light tackle and finesse fishing. It brings the signature "thump" and erratic action of full-sized ChatterBaits to a smaller profile that is ideal for ponds, crappie, panfish, and finicky bass keyed in on small forage.

Key Performance Features

• Patented Design: Uses the trademarked stainless hex-shaped ChatterBlade and a direct head-to-blade connection to ensure the vibration starts immediately upon retrieve.

• Ultra-Light Performance: Weighing only 1/8 oz., it is designed to be fished on light line and light power rods, offering a "power finesse" alternative when standard baits are too intrusive.

• Durable Components: Equipped with a needle-sharp 2/0 hook (or heavy-duty #1 on the MicroMax version) that consistently sticks both large and small gamefish.

• EZ Skirt: Comes pre-rigged with an interchangeable, solid-hub EZ Skirt for easy color changes and a natural profile in the water.

The Z-Man Original ChatterBait Elite is an upgraded, tournament-quality version of the lure that revolutionized bass fishing. Designed based on direct angler feedback, it takes the classic "thump" of the original and reinforces it with premium hardware and refined cosmetic details.

Key Upgrades & Features

• Premium Hook: Features a long-shank 5/0 Gamakatsu hook that is sharper and stronger than standard hooks for better holding power.

• Strengthened Components: Equipped with a thicker stainless steel blade and a beefed-up Mustad Fastach clip to ensure it can handle heavy cover and aggressive strikes without bending or failing.

• Hand-Tied Skirt: Unlike the rubber-collared skirts on budget models, the Elite uses 100% silicone skirts that are hand-tied with copper wire. This prevents the skirt from sliding or rotting over time and provides a more natural flare.

• Superior Bait Keeper: A molded-in trailer keeper on the hook shank locks ElaZtech and standard soft plastics firmly in place.

• Detailed Aesthetics: The jigheads feature custom, airbrushed paint schemes and oversized eyes designed to perfectly "match the hatch" of your favorite local forage.

Available in two primary weights, 3/8 oz and 1/2 oz, and a wide range of proven colors like Green Pumpkin, Black/Blue, and White/Chartreuse.

When it's time to target trophy predators, the Z-Man StreakZ XL 8"is the ultimate 8-inch oversized soft plastic jerkbait. This full-bodied baitfish imitation is engineered for big-game applications, featuring a realistic split-tail design and intricate gill-plate detailing that produces a natural darting and gliding action on the retrieve. Its salt-impregnated construction adds critical weight for long-distance casting and increases the sink rate, making it perfect for both surface and deep-water presentations.

Constructed from Z-Man's legendary 10X Tough ElaZtech superplastic, the StreakZ is incredibly durable and naturally buoyant. This specialized material allows the bait to withstand repeated, aggressive strikes from toothy predators like musky, pike, stripers, and tuna without losing its lifelike flexibility. Whether you're vertical jigging offshore or working a weedless setup in heavy cover, this bait delivers a high-impact profile that triggers instinctive reaction strikes from the largest fish in the system.

Key Features:

• 10X Tough ElaZtech Construction: Delivers extreme durability that outlasts traditional soft baits, even when targeted by toothy predators.

• Salt-Impregnated Body: Increases weight for superior casting distance and ensures a faster sink rate for subsurface applications.

• Realistic Baitfish Action: Features a split-tail design and molded gill plates that create a natural, unpredictable darting motion.

• Maximum Versatility: Naturally buoyant and effective for topwater, midwater, or deepwater fishing across fresh and saltwater environments.

• Integrated Hook Slot: Designed with a specialized slot to facilitate easy weedless rigging in heavy vegetation or timber.

• Optimized Rigging: Pairs perfectly with heavy-duty hardware like 8/0 HeadlockZ jigheads or 10/0 ChinlockZ SWS weighted hooks.

• Target Species: A proven producer for Stripers, Snook, Cobia, Musky, Pike, Tuna, and monster Largemouth Bass.

The Z-Man Big TRD is an upsized, 4-inch version of the original Finesse TRD, designed to provide a larger profile for targeting bigger bass while maintaining the "magic" of the Ned rig. Made from Z-Man's proprietary 10X Tough ElaZtech material, it is incredibly durable and naturally buoyant, allowing it to stand straight up on the bottom to mimic a defensive baitfish or craw.

Key Features

• Upsized Profile: Features the same dimpled body and stickbait shape as the original but elongated to 4 inches to trigger bites from larger fish.

• Extreme Buoyancy: The ElaZtech construction ensures the bait stands vertically at rest, creating an irresistible presentation on a Ned rig.

• Unmatched Durability: Designed to withstand dozens of strikes and catches without tearing, outlasting standard plastisol baits.

• Versatile Rigging: While built for the Ned rig, its larger size also makes it effective for wacky rigging, Texas rigging, and Carolina rigging.

The Z-Man Big Blade ChatterBait is a high-impact bladed jig designed by tournament champion Bryan Thrift to provide maximum water displacement and a "subwoofer-like" thump. It is specifically engineered for situations where fish need extra help locating a bait, such as cold, muddy water or night fishing.

Key Performance Features

• Oversized ChatterBlade: Features a stainless steel hex-blade with 70% more surface area than a standard ChatterBlade, producing an aggressive, low-frequency vibration.

• Instant Start-Up: Utilizing Z-Man’s patented direct head-to-blade connection, the blade knocks against the jighead to create a unique clacking sound and ensures the bait starts vibrating immediately.

• Up-Sized Components: Built with a massive, heavy-duty 6/0 Mustad UltraPoint hook that can handle trophy largemouth, pike, or musky without the need for a trailer hook.

• Durable Construction: Includes wire-tied silicone skirts that stay in place even when skipping the bait under docks or through heavy cover.

The Z-Man Slim SwimZ 3" is a downsized, finesse paddle-tail swimbait designed for maximum underwater action in a compact profile. It is engineered with a slender body and an exclusive curved paddle tail that generates an irresistible wiggling motion even during extremely slow retrieves.

Key Performance Features

• 10X Tough ElaZtech: Made from Z-Man's proprietary material, these baits are incredibly durable and can withstand dozens of strikes from aggressive fish like seatrout or flounder without tearing.

• Natural Buoyancy: Unlike traditional plastisol baits, the ElaZtech material is naturally buoyant, allowing the tail to float up at a 90-degree angle when at rest, mimicking a feeding baitfish.

• Low-Speed Action: The thin, curved tail is designed to pulsate and "thump" at any retrieve speed, making it a highly effective tool for cold-water fishing.

• Multi-Species Versatility: While small enough for crappie and white bass, its profile is highly effective for pressured largemouth, smallmouth, and inshore saltwater species like redfish.

Upgrade your finesse game with the Z-Man Power Finesse ShroomZ, a "beefed-up" version of the legendary Finesse ShroomZ designed to handle larger baits and bigger fish. Built with a heavy-duty forged 3/0 black nickel hook, these jig heads provide the extra strength needed to pull trophy bass out of heavy cover without compromising the subtle, effective action of the Ned Rig.

The Power Finesse ShroomZ fills a critical gap for anglers who want the slow fall and realistic profile of a finesse presentation but require the "horsepower" of a standard-sized hook. Whether you are dragging rocks or skipping docks, the unique welded wire keeper ensures your ElaZtech plastics stay locked in place fish after fish.

Key Features:

• Upsized Power Hook: Features a custom 3/0 medium-wire needlepoint hook that is significantly stronger than standard finesse hooks, ideal for larger fish and heavier lines.

• Signature Mushroom Head: The classic flat-bottom design allows your bait to stand straight up on the bottom, mimicking a defensive crawfish or a feeding minnow.

• Welded Wire Keeper: A specialized mid-shank keeper that grips ElaZtech baits securely without the need for messy super glue, improving efficiency on the water.

• Versatile Sizing: Offered in popular 1/10, 1/6, and 1/5 ounce weights to match varying depths and wind conditions.

• Perfect Pairing: Specifically designed to mate seamlessly with the Z-Man Big TRD, FattyZ, Finesse WormZ, and Boar HogZ.

• Available Options: Comes in standard or weedless configurations (featuring an adjustable dual-strand wire guard) to help you fish snag-free in the thickest cover.

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The Z-Man Neko ShroomZ is a specialized nose weight designed to simplify the rigging of Neko rigs, particularly with Z-Man's proprietary ElaZtec material. Because ElaZtech is extremely durable and buoyant, traditional nail weights often fail to penetrate or stay secured; the Neko ShroomZ solves this with a unique hardware design.

Key Features & Design

• Dual-Prong Keeper: Features a stainless steel centering pin for easy alignment and two sharp molded plastic barbs that lock into the bait.

• Mushroom Head: The weighted head is shaped like Z-Man’s famous "ShroomZ" jigheads, which helps the bait rock and pivot on the bottom for a more lifelike action.

• External Weight: Unlike traditional nail weights that are buried inside the plastic, the head remains on the outside, providing increased and better bottom contact.

Specifications

The Z-Man TT Lures NedlockZ series is a "heavy-duty" evolution of the standard Ned rig jighead, designed for anglers who want to fish finesse baits on stouter tackle or in heavy cover. Developed in partnership with Australia's TT Lures, these jigheads allow you to use heavier drag settings and stronger line than traditional light-wire Ned heads.

Core Features

• Signature Mushroom Head: Maintains the classic Ned rig profile that allows baits to stand vertically on the bottom.

• Stout Hook Construction: Both models feature hooks that are significantly stronger and thicker than standard ShroomZ, preventing them from bending out on big fish.

• Split Grip / Molded Keeper: Designed specifically to lock ElaZtech plastics in place without the need for superglue.

• Color Variety: Typically available in Black, Green Pumpkin, and Chartreuse to match various water conditions.

The Z-Man Tungsten ChatterBait Elite EVO is the next evolution in bladed jigs, combining the award-winning DNA of the ChatterBait Elite EVO with a premium 96% tungsten head for superior performance that gets deeper, sounds different, and catches more fish in tough conditions. This compact, high-density design delivers a faster sink rate and a unique vibration profile that sets it apart from traditional lead-headed chatterbaits, making it a must-have for serious bass anglers targeting pressured waters, deeper structure, or when you need to stay in the strike zone longer.

Key upgrades and features include:

• Low-profile 96% tungsten head — Smaller yet heavier than lead equivalents, it plunges quickly to reach suspended bass, weed edges, or bottom-hugging fish while producing a distinct "snare drum" sound and vibration spectrum that triggers reaction strikes.
• Patented direct head-to-blade connection + trademarked hex-shaped ChatterBlade® — Starts vibrating instantly on the first turn of the handle, creating erratic, random "hunting" action that mimics fleeing baitfish or crawdads for maximum triggering power.
• Custom 5/0 heavy-duty needlepoint black nickel hook — Refined by Z-Man pros (including exclusive barb placement for better hooksets and lip-lock), it handles big fish and heavy cover with confidence.
• Hybrid molded split-grip + wire trailer keeper — Locks ElaZtech® trailers (like DieZel MinnowZ or SwimmerZ) securely in place, prevents slippage, and makes rigging fast and foolproof.
• Wire-tied 100% silicone skirting — Ultra-durable, color-matched patterns with pro-designed schemes for lifelike presentation and long-lasting performance.
• Oversized 3D eyes + detailed head paint — Hyper-realistic strike target that draws attention and commits bass.
• Premium stainless-steel blades — Available in plated, painted, and glitter-coated finishes for flash and durability in any water clarity.

Available in popular weights like 3/8 oz (ideal for shallow to mid-depths and finesse applications) and 1/2 oz (perfect for deeper water, wind, or heavier cover), this chatterbait excels in grass, rocks, docks, laydowns, and open water. Fish it steady, slow-roll it, burn it, or yo-yo it — the Tungsten Elite EVO hunts unpredictably and stays down better than competitors, often outperforming even high-end options in head-to-head tests.

Pair it with your favorite medium-heavy to heavy swimbait rod, 15-20 lb fluorocarbon or braid, and an ElaZtech trailer for the ultimate bladed jig setup. Whether you're in Southern California reservoirs like Castaic or Pyramid chasing big largemouth, or anywhere bass live, the Z-Man Tungsten ChatterBait Elite EVO raises the bar for vibration, depth control, and big bites.

Upgrade your chatterbait arsenal with the Z-Man Tungsten ChatterBait Elite EVO — the tungsten-powered king of bladed jigs that's built to dominate.