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

Tim : Five Stars

great

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!

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.

Paul J Beaupre : ????????

Bass eat it up like it's a fat man eating ice cream

Debbie Hernandez : Not good

It’s not green it’s dark brown and the skirt just sticks to the bait. I have a few chatterbaits that work amazing but this one doesn’t even chatter properly. Very disappointed.

Amazon Customer : As expected

I have no complaints! Delivery was fast and product did not disappoint. Recommend!

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 ????

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!

Samual : Great lure

Good lure. Charters under water.

Amazon Customer : Great

Great product and great service

Kristen Smith : Great year round lure

Pair this thing with a 4” Gary Yamamoto Zako soft plastic swimbait! Went out and caught 3 bass in about 45 minutes last weekend fishing near the bank. Great all around lure.

D. Dugle : Works great

I like to pair it with the zako

D. Dugle : Works great

I like to pair it with the zako

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.

SW3K : but anticipate good things.

Haven't caught anything with it yet, but anticipate good things.

Donovan Dotson : B+

Swimms well

paul kauffman : shipped wrong color

picture does not match what i received. i

Jerome Christian Muys III : NOT AS PICTURED

Not the chatterbait pictured

Chris fox : The color is amazing the hook is OK the price is kind of ...

The product is nice the color is great Highly recommend this

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.

Amazon Customer : As expected

I have no complaints! Delivery was fast and product did not disappoint. Recommend!

Paul J Beaupre : ????????

Bass eat it up like it's a fat man eating ice cream

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.

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

Eric Hoffman : Two Stars

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

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

Good big bass bait

Lindsay : PERFECT

Can’t go wrong

ElectronicsNerd : These things catch fish

Having tried several "chatterbait" type lures, this is probably my favorite. When used in the right conditions, the thing plain catches fish. I think a large part of the success this lure has is that it provides a tight wobble, even at slow speeds. So far I have only used it to target largemouth bass, but I have heard they also work well for smallmouth.

Penn Yang : Five Stars

Bass love it right trailer right place right BIG FISH

Rob : Nice

Awesome color. And works how it should

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.

Joe Masiello : Great chatterbait!

My favorite chatterbait. The color I received was quite the color I thought i ordered but with that aside if you’re looking for a great chatterbait for a good price this is it. A good middle ground between the original and the jackhammer in my opinion. I’ve bought a few recently because I use them so much a naturally lose one here and there.

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.

Jerome Christian Muys III : NOT AS PICTURED

Not the chatterbait pictured

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

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.

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.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

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

Shane j McNair : Bladed Jigs Catch Bass

Catches Bass... good bladed jig each style has it's own unique sound & vibrations in all brands.

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

Eric Hoffman : Two Stars

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

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

Amazon Customer : Four Stars

Good bait with a nice hook. Seems to sink a little fast for 3/8 oz

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.

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

Excellent quality

Luke Jensen : Works great

Works great for ponds

Jim Roman : bait

excellent

Steve W. : Four Stars

good

Southern Outdoorsman : Love it

Love my ZMan chatter baits! Nuff said

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