Z-MAN Chatterbait Elite review and price compare 2025

you can compare the product price from Costco, wayfair, bestbuy, lowes, target, homedepot, Walmart, ebay, amazon to find the best price for you

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

you can compare the product price from Costco, wayfair, bestbuy, lowes, target, homedepot, Walmart, ebay, amazon to find the best price for you

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

Systems_Consultant : Snag resistant and it works!

This lure has been a real bass magnet late in the season here in Minnesota. It's somewhat weedless too but that doesn't seem to limit hook-ups like some weedless lures.

123Hillbilly321 : Made in Vietnam.

Not like the others on my boat, they were made in USA. This one is made in communist Vietnam.

paul kauffman : shipped wrong color

picture does not match what i received. i

Russian66 : great item, very happy with it

Thanks for it, great item, very happy with it, as expected.

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.

GATHER ROUND. : Chatter up some dinner.

I love Zman lures
Used them in the past and will always keep these around.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

Good big bass bait

Tama Tonga : Awesome

Awesome

Dan : Fish love it

Great natural colored chatterbait. Pair it up with a good trailer and it has great action under water. Swim it in with occasional pops or drag it across the bottom. Either way it drives fish crazy.

Amanda : Quality

Quality

Eric Hoffman : Two Stars

I have not caught a fish on a chatterbait, yet.

Amazon Customer : Terrific

First time using chatter baits these elites are outstanding great vibration unbelievable didn’t have faith in this Loire but it has definitely made me a believer I need one in every color the best I have ever used

luke billiu : picture not the same as discription

the picture of the chatter bait shown is not the chatter bait that came in. but the description of the chatter bait is the correct one I received. I was looking for the chatter bait in the picture but I will take some blame for not doing better research. make sure you ask seller what you are getting the one in picture or the one in the description.

rick : amazing

used this a lot last summer--caught several bass and a 42 inch musky--the musky bent the hook some but it straightened out and I still use it...will buy again

paul kauffman : shipped wrong color

picture does not match what i received. i

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.

FireRob : Very versatile lure

Once upon a time I was a very serious bass fisherman spending anywhere from two to five days a week on various lakes. That came to a screeching halt about 15 years ago. With in the last six months I am slowly getting back into fishing only not as serious as I once was and now fish out of a kayak and not a bass boat. 15 years ago as far as I know the ChatterBait didn't exist. Now I find out it's all the rage and I had to try it out. It did not disappoint. It's so very versatile and can be used in so many situations from the thickest cover to open water, shallow to deep water, just below the surface to bounced along the bottom and jigged anywhere in between. Fished at fast or slow speeds. I'm truly impressed.

Sampson Keith : good !

It looks very realistic.

steve : love this lure.

one of the best lures i’ve used, EVER..... in all colors.

Tama Tonga : Awesome

Awesome

AquaBueno : Great bait!

Looks good. Feels good. Experiment with trailers. Catches plenty of fish!

Matthew McCarthy : Wanted gold blade- got the silver

I love Zman products, but when I lost this chatterbait due to a snag, I wanted to immediately replace it. Mine had the gold blade and the same line tie as pictured. However, when I received this one, it’s the older style, with the silver blade and the longer line tie as pictured... am I missing something? The description says it’s the “2020” model.. did I just get an older version? 3 stars because of the wrong color. The skirt is the same and that’s fine.

Russian66 : great item, very happy with it

Thanks for it, great item, very happy with it, as expected.

Penn Yang : Five Stars

Bass love it right trailer right place right BIG FISH

Gary Stotz : Love catching fish with a chatterbait.

3rd cast with it , landed a 3 lb'er. Love catching fish with a chatter bait. Love the color works so well where I'm from

J. Pearson : The classic. Big thump, sharp hook, however ...

The classic. Big thump, sharp hook, however the Z-Man bladed jigs tend to rise in the water as they're being retrieved.

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!

Dan : Fish love it

Great natural colored chatterbait. Pair it up with a good trailer and it has great action under water. Swim it in with occasional pops or drag it across the bottom. Either way it drives fish crazy.

rick : amazing

used this a lot last summer--caught several bass and a 42 inch musky--the musky bent the hook some but it straightened out and I still use it...will buy again

Matthew : Caught some small mouth on this bait

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

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

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

mike : Good quality

Nice looking

GATHER ROUND. : Chatter up some dinner.

I love Zman lures
Used them in the past and will always keep these around.

STEPHEN HENRY : It catches fish!

I wanted an alternative to a white bait with a traditional metallic blade so I bought this chatter bait with a black blade. The bass seemed to like it! At one point in my afternoon of fishing I was catching a bass every other cast!

John Hume : Z Man Fishing Lure.

Fish like it and therefore I like it.

Chris fox : Five Stars

The color is amazing cannot wait to use it

Bdiddy : Great

Excellent bait for fishing in ponds, love this one

FireRob : Very versatile lure

paul kauffman : shipped wrong color

picture does not match what i received. i

Gary Stotz : Love catching fish with a chatterbait.

3rd cast with it , landed a 3 lb'er. Love catching fish with a chatter bait. Love the color works so well where I'm from

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.

Jay Gee : Delivered as expected

I'm not sure if its me or the bass just aren't as attracted but i have not caught a single bass with this bait. It looks good and came as promised. I'm going to give it a few more tries.

Matthew : Caught some small mouth on this bait

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

Eric Hoffman : Two Stars

I have not caught a fish on a chatterbait, yet.

Alis Rodriguez : Fish Catcher

You cant go wrong with any of the Z-man chatterbait lures. Good vibration, easy to use just cast out and do a nice steady retrieve. If there’s bass in the area they will hit it. Found out this year that snook like them too. Flat out catches fish ????

david : Bair Action

the action of the bait was immediate, i had the confidence it was being played correctly.
Different Colors, Different Situations all scored as the fish could not stop crushing the beast

L : Year round and all around.

A very good bait to fish year round. I jumped on the chatterbait wagon a few years ago, and I am glad I did: These lures get bites, and usually catch keeper-sized bass, sometimes those kicker fish. Very good results. I think skirt baits and lures are good things to cast most of the year, if not year round and these are an example. I usually cast these on 17-pound monofilament line on medium-heavy casting gear with a moderate reel ratio, steady retrieve in all types of cover, structure, and water depth. Yo-yoing and jerking these works too, pretty versatile baits. I always pair one with a color-matching small swimbait trailer. Remember: Do not rule out spinnerbaits.

Chris fox : Five Stars

The color is amazing cannot wait to use it

Amazon Customer : It looks ok

Just got mine in and there are chunks of excess glue hanging off the skirt.

you can compare the product price from Costco, wayfair, bestbuy, lowes, target, homedepot, Walmart, ebay, amazon to find the best price for you