Z-MAN Chatterbait Elite review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Color	Black Blue
Brand	Z-MAN
Material	Aluminum
Item Dimensions LxWxH	6 x 2.25 x 1.25 inches
Target Species	Bass^Panfish

product features

High vibrations
Bladed swim jig design
Molded-in trailer
Sports a 5 0 hook, EZ SK
Stronger quick clip

product description

Building upon the Original Chatterbait brand bladed swim jig's leadership position, in tackle boxes and on bass circuits the country over, the Zman 0.375 Ounce Chatterbait Elite model features our patented, bladed swim jig design with several key upgrades. For starters, it sports a 5/0 Gamakatsu hook, new EZ Skirt jig skirt with low-profile hub, more detailed head paint schemes, and a beefed up stainless ChatterBlade with a super strong quick clip line tie. Top the Elite off with a molded-in trailer keeper that prevents soft plastics from sliding and a strengthened head-to-blade connection, and the result is an upgraded lure that's even more irresistible to fish and essential to fishermen.

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 2.25 x 1.25 inches; 0.35 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ CB-EL38-03
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 28, 2012
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Zman
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ALM0CZK

important information

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Questions about Z-MAN Chatterbait Elite

How much do they weigh ?

The product I recieved was the original chatterbait not the elite, like the description says. There's no link to contact seller so how do i fix this?

What size hook is it?

Answer: It appears to be a 4/0 or 5/0

What weight is size "0"?

What size is this item? Is it 1/4? 3/8? 1/2? Hard to buy without this info....

Answer: I am not sure. I have a combination of all sizes. They all work great. I am focused on finding the color that is hot. My best lure of 2014 & 2015 was the black & blue which comes in the smaller size. Fish from 8" to 46" last year. It has been my best bait for the last 2 years. I have all sizes and a dozen colors.

Answer: Sooo... If you scroll just below the picture you will find a box that reads "select size". The answer to your question lies within a click of that box, if only you be brave enough to venture. Or instead you could be a lazy chode and go right to asking everyone else...

What does size 0 mean?

Answer: Hook size.

What do it weigh

Answer: The one I got was 3/8 oz, which is right for me because I add a trailer which adds a bit of weight. Good thing is that the lure has a #5 hook, that's the only size I use. The lure also comes in 1/4, 1/2 & 5/8 oz., but I'm not sure if that is an option to get a different weight. Hope this helps, good luck!

Answer: They are 3/8oz and there ok but I like a 1/2 ounce or even a 3/4, they cast further and stay down better, but unfortunately it doesn't specify very well.

Answer: 3/8 ounce according to specs.

Answer: 3/8 oz. great lure!!!

Do these work for crappie?

Answer: Chatter baits do work for crappie. You are better off with a smaller version. May I suggest 3/16 or less? Also, the flash back mini chatter bait is very good and only comes in crappie sizes.

Answer: It's a pretty big hook for a crappie.

Answer: I think it is too big for Crappie

I have trouble ordering from this site! I ordered 3 Jack Hammond cb , three different colors and received 3 of one color!

What doe size 0 mean?

Answer: It's a 5/0 hook. Hooks use a number scale when they are small and then grow bigger like 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0 and 5/0 etc

Looking for single bladed skirted jig with easy detach hook for fish safe release from Berkeley, black & blue. available?

What size is this?

Answer: 1/2 ounce

What weight is the zero

Anyone tried these in salt water / inshore fishing?

Answer: I've never tried them in salt water

Answer: They work... they aren’t salt water grade. Wash them well afterwards so they don’t rust. FYI: the hooks can bend if you hook up with something significant.

What is the weight?

Answer: my scale is fairly accurate and it reads .4 oz or 11.5 gms hope that helps

The product I recieved was the original chatterbait not the elite, like the description says. There's no link to contact seller so how do i fix this?

What size should I get for Bass fishing?

Answer: All the sizes work for Largemouth Bass. What I'd recommend is that you match the lure size to the recommended lure weight range printed on your fishing rod and consider the size bass you are targeting. Bass aren't very fussy when they're motivated to strike. Even a 2# bass may be inclined to attack the largest chatterbaits. That said, bigger lures for bigger fish is a good rule of thumb. We've caught LM Bass ranging from 1.5 - 5.2 lbs recently on chatterbaits.

Answer: I think all of mine are half ounce. Trailers are the key. I like paddle tail swim baits and Havoc devil spears. Bend the top edge of the blade back slightly and straight for more vibration. Tight lines!

Answer: 3/8 or 1/2 depending on the water depth. The heavier one for deeper water.

Is this an EWG type hook?

Answer: It's not an EWG, but it is a heavier wire hook. Depending on the weight you get, it'll have a 4/0 or 5/0 hook. The shank of the hook is straight.

Answer: No. It’s a round bend J hook. Very stout and sharp as well.

Answer: It like a spinnerbait...straight shank hook

Answer: No it isn't just a 5/0 hook

Answer: No it’s a straight shank hook

Product reviews of Z-MAN Chatterbait Elite

Jason H. : Great Lure!

Love chatter baits cause it makes fish want to strike! Love this lure!

Jim Roman : bait

excellent

Samual : Great lure

Good lure. Charters under water.

kimbosucks : ... live spinner baits and these are supposed to be great pre spawn

First time on the water this spring caught 11 lrg mouth in 30 min... not a bad price either

eddie tapia : It's a chatter bait.

Its a chatter bait. Unfortunately the item in the picture is not the item I received. The only reason I purchased this was because of the image.

David Deponty : I'm happy

Very nice! High quality, it got here in one day. Which was good I need them for a tournament in a couple days.
It has a gold plate. The yellow skirt has gold glidder and the white party of the skirt has silver glidder. It came with a 5-0 hook. The paint and hardware all look great. The skirt looks tied to last.

bporter : excellent

by far my favorite color chatterbait... i have caught multiple bass over 4 pounds on it

Jerome Christian Muys III : NOT AS PICTURED

Not the chatterbait pictured

Chris fox : Five Stars

The color is amazing cannot wait to use it

John Hume : Z Man Fishing Lure.

Fish like it and therefore I like it.

Matthew : Caught some small mouth on this bait

Good bait. Chatters well good second to the jack hammer.

Scott M. : Lives up to the hype.

For years, I ignored the hype and didn't buy Chatterbaits. Last spring in Michigan, I was outfished by 3:1 by someone using these. Now, I realize the hype wasn't hype...………...these baits work.

MH : Great bait catches fish.

I catch fish on a regular basis with this lure. Its great, and draws strikes even when fish are sleepy.

mike : Good quality

Nice looking

Kindle Customer : Top Quality

Love the way this bait moves through the water. Flashy, noisey, goes through the grass easily.

Matthew : Caught some small mouth on this bait

Good bait. Chatters well good second to the jack hammer.

Chris fox : Five Stars

The color is amazing cannot wait to use it

Eddie Marceau : Great chatterbait!

Love these chatterbaits. Adding a 4" paddletail swimbait to it is killer on bass.

bporter : excellent

by far my favorite color chatterbait... i have caught multiple bass over 4 pounds on it

Ward K. Good : Five Stars

soon as the ice is off the lake I am going to use it.

Jim Roman : bait

excellent

Amazon Customer : Thanks

Thanks

Kindle Customer : Top Quality

Love the way this bait moves through the water. Flashy, noisey, goes through the grass easily.

S. Rivera : Big mouth bass love them. A++ product.

These work great for big mouth bass. They love them. Make sure you put a trailer on it.

Scott M. : Lives up to the hype.

For years, I ignored the hype and didn't buy Chatterbaits. Last spring in Michigan, I was outfished by 3:1 by someone using these. Now, I realize the hype wasn't hype...………...these baits work.

AmazonBuyer : Pretty good

Gives off a nice vibration in the water. Easy to use and cast. Could be priced a little lower, but not too bad.

M. Belken : Get the Elite, better skirt and hooks

Got on aggressive bite days use w/ trailer

Jim Roman : bait

excellent

Tama Tonga : Awesome

Awesome

Shelby : Catches bass

Has been probably my favorite bait for this spring season. I've only used the black and blue with a strike king black and blue rage craw.

Ron Kilpatrick : Five Stars

Love this color chatterbait. I fish in dark waters and it works great.

John Hume : Z Man Fishing Lure.

Fish like it and therefore I like it.

customer : Chatter bait

Awesome lure good price

Dom : I would recommend this bait to anyone

I bought the black and blue version of this. Lasted a while but unfortunately lost this lure when I snagged it on a log. I would recommend this bait to anyone. I bought two more, one in black/blue and one in green pumpkin to have different colors for different water clarity. I caught my PB bass along with several other nice sized ones. Also using this, I hooked a massive northern but lost it at the boat. The pike hit it so hard that I didn't even have time to set it. Overall, this lure is extremely versatile and will catch many nice fish. Another awesome product by Z-man.

Lucky L. Knesal : Lives up to the Zman name!

I have yet to take out a chatterbait and not catch a fish.
Started using these a couple years ago, and with timing of my fishing excursions, my luck has held true.
I can actually feel it vibrating, when I am reeling in. I can only imagine what it is doing to the fish!

eddie tapia : It's a chatter bait.

Its a chatter bait. Unfortunately the item in the picture is not the item I received. The only reason I purchased this was because of the image.

Brian Ramirez : Good to have in TACKLE box

Havent had much luck only cause i haven't tryed it out much... But im sure it will produce BASS soon...

Ward K. Good : Five Stars

soon as the ice is off the lake I am going to use it.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

I love this thing! Can't ask for a better lure!

Matt Gregory : Five Stars

Great lure with good vibratiins

Dom : I would recommend this bait to anyone

Tim : Five Stars

great

Chris Anderson : Always a chance for a pig on every cast

Excellent quality

Onemanwo1fpackz : I catch more fish on the original

I catch more fish on the original

Chris fox : Five Stars

The color is amazing cannot wait to use it

Dom : I would recommend this bait to anyone

bporter : excellent

by far my favorite color chatterbait... i have caught multiple bass over 4 pounds on it

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

I love this thing! Can't ask for a better lure!

Jeremy Brandes : Everybody says this is a must have bait, so ...

Everybody says this is a must have bait, so I bought it. We'll find out this spring if I can catch any bass.

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