Z-Man Evergreen ChatterBait Jack Hammer

The Bladed Jig That Changed Bass Fishing Forever

The Z-Man Evergreen ChatterBait Jack Hammer is the gold standard in bladed jig fishing — engineered by legendary Japanese lure designer Morizo Shimizu and trusted by elite tournament anglers worldwide. When you tie on a Jack Hammer, you're not just fishing a lure — you're throwing the most refined, battle-tested ChatterBait ever built.

Why Anglers Choose the Jack Hammer

• Precision-tuned blade — The custom hexagonal blade produces an irresistible thump and flash that triggers reaction strikes from bass in any water clarity
• Premium Gamakatsu hook — A heavy-duty, chemically sharpened hook ensures solid hooksets and keeps fish pinned through the fight
• Willow-leaf trailer keeper — Integrated keeper spike locks your soft plastic trailer in place cast after cast
• Balanced swim action — Runs true right out of the package with zero tuning required, even at high retrieve speeds
• 17 hand-selected color patterns — From natural forage matches like Golden Shiner and Brett's Bluegill to high-visibility options like Fire Craw and Black Jack, there's a color for every condition

How to Fish It

The Jack Hammer excels on a medium-heavy rod with 15–17 lb fluorocarbon. Burn it through submerged grass, deflect it off laydowns, or slow-roll it along the bottom in cold water. Pair it with a Z-Man ElaZtech trailer for maximum durability and action. Available in 3/8 oz and 1/2 oz to match your depth and current conditions.

Once you throw a Jack Hammer, every other bladed jig feels like a compromise.