Vibrating jigs or chatterbaits have found a place in most bass angler’s tackle boxes by now. Some have been good, others not so good.
The trick is of course identifying what it is you are wanting from the lure, then finding the one that checks all the boxes.
The Z-Man/Evergreen JackHammer Chatterbait is a collaborative effort involving two companies. But is it unique enough or does it perform better than other baits in this genre?
The construction of this bladed jig starts with a head that has a flat bottom, 3D eyes, a thin but strong stainless steel blade, a Gamakatsu heavy wire hook, a double trailer keeper, hand tied skirt and a heavy duty snap. All of this in a more compact package than a lot of chatterbaits out there.
It’s available in two sizes, 3/8 and 1/2 ounce, with 10 skirt colors almost all of which utilize a painted blade to match or complement the rest of the colors of the lure.
There are certainly times when you get on the water and just can’t seem to buy a bite. You throw everything you’ve got, including the kitchen sink, but you would swear that the water you’re fishing is completely barren of any bass.