Jack(Hammer) the Giant Slayer

4 recent shade patterns enrich the Z-Man® ChatterBait® JackHammer expertise

Lately, while you’re up on the casting deck, setting hooks and lipping huge bass hitched to a favourite ChatterBait® JackHammer, you possibly can wager different boats are sharing within the enjoyable, efficiently slinging the identical legendary lure. That a number of anglers on the identical lake can all partake within the JackHammer jubilation, and that huge bass proceed wolfing this tournament-best bladed jig with out hesitation speaks to its simple powers of attraction.

However when bites get tremendous powerful; when sure water, climate or forage-base situations emerge, a recent therapy of ChatterBait shade in all the fitting locations can quickly turbocharge a beforehand stale chew.

New for fall 2024, Z-Man®, Evergreen Worldwide and eminent ChatterBait tactician Brett Hite have rolled out 4 recent JackHammer patterns, elevating the definitive bladed jig’s warpaint depend to 22 pro-driven patterns. 

“The extra we throw this wonderful lure, the extra we uncover completely different bass catching niches, equivalent to deep, clear water smallmouths, suspended noticed bass applications and missed reservoir bites for large largemouths,” notes Hite, who credit ChatterBait bladed jigs for nicely over one million {dollars} in bass tourney winnings.

“Once you’re fishing in opposition to so many anglers casting the identical lure—particularly in excessive strain match situations—the extra essential it turns into to actually dial in to the situations, presenting exact skirt / blade / jighead shade combos most well-liked by huge, selective fish. These new-for-2024 JackHammer patterns unmask some fairly superior potentialities.”

“We created Morning Daybreak to faucet into the aura of that killer West Coast worm sample. Strands of glitter white silicone round pink and purple base fibers produce a brilliant cool glow impact within the water,” explains Hite.

“This sample’s metallic pink head and muted chrome blade intensify the delicate phantasm—an  missed shade configuration for clear water lakes and deep reservoirs. This one is a sleeper for large noticed and smallmouth bass, too. And once more, the mix of shade parts virtually hum with a luminous glow, giving it a neat baitfish halo impact in clear water.”

Hite: “Mimicking considered one of sweetest swimbait colours going, Smallmouth Magic additionally represents the primary JackHammer with a subdued watermelon blade.” Colour matched head and skirting every current watermelon and blue flake on high with crystal white under.

“It is a terrific all-around shad sample, however with a naturally toned-down blade that isn’t so showy within the water for extra stealth and subtlety,” Hite observes. “I predict this one will promote out quick.”

“Anglers have been asking us to make this JackHammer sample for some time and it’s a very good one,” Hite divulges. “All monochromatic, matte black, throughout. Skirt, head and blade purposes supply comparatively low reflectivity and the subtlety to entice tremendous pressured bass.

“Whereas some anglers view Black Jack as an evening shade, I favor to throw it in soiled water, stained Florida lakes and at instances for large smallmouth. (Hite compares this sample to the attract of a strong black marabou jig.) This shade shines in coldwater and across the prespawn interval. However don’t overlook it when brighter hues and metallic blades aren’t producing like they need to.”

Hite: “You possibly can’t assist however discover this lure’s showy purple throat, which accentuates the sample’s blood-red sparkles, splattered throughout its inexperienced pumpkin blade and inexperienced pumpkin / watermelon purple skirt.

“It’s an incredible two-tone sample with a very perch-like really feel to it. Swim it simply above the bass and provides ‘em a loud splash of purple surrounded by a naturally muted physique and blade. One other potent JackHammer sample for nearly all situations, with a purple gill-like flash of shade. Another technique to separate your self from the pack.”

Pressed to reveal yet another off-the-radar ChatterBait JackHammer sample, Hite responds in a flash. “You desire a sleeper? One thing that’s been round, however that I don’t see many anglers throw? Golden Shiner, for certain. That one’s been killing it for me lately. Nice all-around shade, not only a Florida particular, however anyplace. Love the gold blade and color-matched, tri-tone physique—black again, metallic gold midsection and clear / white underside. That factor’s simply further tasty.”

The pre-eminent vibrating jig as we speak, the ChatterBait JackHammer is a collaborative effort between Z-Man Fishing and Japanese luremaker, Evergreen Worldwide, designed by skilled angler Brett Hite. Obtainable in 3/8-, 1/2-, 3/4- and 1-1/4-ounce sizes, the ChatterBait JackHammer now options 22 color-matched patterns, appropriate with quite a lot of ElaZtech® trailers. New-for-2024 JackHammer patterns can be out there in December. For added intel, test www.zmanfishing.com.

About Z-Man Fishing Merchandise: A dynamic Charleston, South Carolina based mostly firm, Z-Man Fishing Merchandise has melded vanguard fishing deal with with expertise for almost three a long time. Creator of the Authentic ChatterBait®, Z-Man can also be the famend innovators of 10X Robust ElaZtech® superplastics, among the many most coveted baits in fresh- and saltwater. Z-Man is among the fastest-growing lure manufacturers worldwide.