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Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO

Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Black Blue 3/8
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Black Blue Stock # CBEV38-03
  • Weights: 3/8
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Bluegill 3/8
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Bluegill Stock # CBEV38-08
  • Weights: 3/8
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Electric Shad 3/8
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Electric Shad Stock # CBEV38-12
  • Weights: 3/8
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Green Pumpkin 3/8
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Green Pumpkin Stock # CBEV38-04
  • Weights: 3/8
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Black Blue 1/2
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Black Blue Stock # CBEV12-03
  • Weights: 1/2
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Bluegill 1/2
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Bluegill Stock # CBEV12-08
  • Weights: 1/2
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Electric Shad 1/2
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Electric Shad Stock # CBEV12-12
  • Weights: 1/2
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Green Pumpkin 1/2
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Green Pumpkin Stock # CBEV12-04
  • Weights: 1/2
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Lava Craw 1/2
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Lava Craw Stock # CBEV12-07
  • Weights: 1/2
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Bama Bream 3/8
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Bama Bream Stock # CBEV38-10
  • Weights: 3/8
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Bama Craw 3/8
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Bama Craw Stock # CBEV38-09
  • Weights: 3/8
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Chartreuse White 3/8
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Chartreuse White Stock # CBEV38-02
  • Weights: 3/8
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Glitter Bomb 3/8
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Glitter Bomb Stock # CBEV38-11
  • Weights: 3/8
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Hot Snakes 3/8
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Hot Snakes Stock # CBEV38-05
  • Weights: 3/8
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Lava Craw 3/8
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Lava Craw Stock # CBEV38-07
  • Weights: 3/8
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Spot Remover 3/8
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Spot Remover Stock # CBEV38-06
  • Weights: 3/8
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO White 3/8
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: White Stock # CBEV38-01
  • Weights: 3/8
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Bama Bream 1/2
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Bama Bream Stock # CBEV12-10
  • Weights: 1/2
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Bama Craw 1/2
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Bama Craw Stock # CBEV12-09
  • Weights: 1/2
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Chartreuse White 1/2
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Chartreuse White Stock # CBEV12-02
  • Weights: 1/2
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Glitter Bomb 1/2
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Glitter Bomb Stock # CBEV12-11
  • Weights: 1/2
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Hot Snakes 1/2
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Hot Snakes Stock # CBEV12-05
  • Weights: 1/2
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO Spot Remover 1/2
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: Spot Remover Stock # CBEV12-06
  • Weights: 1/2
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO White 1/2
In Stock: 10+
Price: $9.99
  • Color: White Stock # CBEV12-01
  • Weights: 1/2

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Overview

Featuring a patented direct head-to-blade connection and trademarked hex-shaped ChatterBlade, the Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO is designed to start vibrating immediately and produce erratic hunting action with each turn of the reel handle. Built around a 5/0 custom heavy-duty needlepoint black nickel hook, the Chatterbait Elite EVO is equipped with a stainless-steel blade offered in plated, painted, and glitter-coated finishes to mimic fleeing or distressed crawdads or baitfish.

Fitted with wire-tied 100% silicone skirting material for increased longevity, each jig has a hybrid molded split grip and wire bait keeper to hold soft plastics securely in place and allow for easy rigging. A highly evolved performance-based and more cost-effective bladed jig, the Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO is equipped with oversized lifelike eyes and available in highly detailed pro-inspired head paint schemes and skirt color patterns.

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Customer Reviews

3.9 out of 5
16 Customer Reviews
2 out of 5 Stars
Poor SnapsI’ve had the snap open up on two different baits now. Wasn’t even snagged just opened up from catching a few fish and ripping bait out of weeds.
2 out of 5 Stars
DefectiveLike others, my bait came back with the blade only. Handful of casts, no hangups or anything like that. Just cast it and no bait returns. I have another one that had the snap open up as well. Not using EVO anymore.
2 out of 5 Stars
Eye Opening and SnapI really really wanted to love the Evo. Great looking bait. Awesome colors. BUT. I have lost two now and I've reeled in just the snap/blade. Upon closer inspection, the EYE that connects the blade to the head separates after a while. Enough so that the blade will work itself into that tiny opening and....welp. Next cast - she gone.
3 out of 5 Stars
Cheap hardwareBought my first EVO because it was in the right color the Jackhammer color was out of stock. EVO caught fish fine but after one day fishing, its last cast came back with only the blade. Don’t buy it.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
The Real DealThe new EVO is the real deal. This bait thumps hard and hunts like crazy. The bait keeper works great for holding ZMan plastics on but it also makes it easier to change them out when you want to. Don't let the lower price fool you and make you think it isn't as good as other pricier bladed jigs. This bait will catch them!
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
EVO is a GO!I caught a fat 21" Large Mouth on my first day out using the new EVO Chatterbait in Bluegill using a TW Sunfish Magic Spunk Shad as a trailer. The EVO blade colors with enhanced texture, a new hook position and hand tied skirts make the EVO an effective bait and excellent value. It is also nice that they are a lot less expensive than a Jackhammer. I expect to continue my success using the EVO. It is my new go to Chatterbait!
5 out of 5 Stars
New go-to bladed jigI was a die hard jackhammer guy. But this “no-chip” blade with the same great start up vibration now makes it my go-to vibrating jig. The price is unbeatable . Hardware is decent, Just make sure you crimp the snap.
4 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
EVO is a performerNo offense to Jackhammer fans but the EVO is every bit a producer as its predecessor! It's an excellent value for a top quality bait. Start up is very comparable and this Dawg Hunts! Has earned a place in my arsenal!
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
As good as a jackhammerAs good or better than a jackhammer with better colors. Used several days with several different baits and all worked great.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Great BaitI ordered 3 green pumpkin 3/8 ounce EVO - I had no issues with the blade vibrating immediately - The new colors are versatile - I caught some nice fish first time out with it. I love the Jackhammers but these seem to be just as good. I ordered 3 more in different colors - they wont replace my Jackhammers however I will add them to my arsenal.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Chatterbait Elite EvoExcellent bladed jig! Great action and blade starts immediately. Solid quality and components. Z man has a winner and nothing out there can beat the value at $9.99. Caught several nice bass first time out. I highly recommend it!
3 out of 5 Stars
Stick with the JackhammerTried a couple of these because I have an addiction with Jackhammers and Slobberknockers. The blades and line ties are of poorer quality compared to the two previously mentioned. The blade startup just isn’t there. From casting alone the line keeper kept unclipping and I had to pinch it tight with pliers. Even with that, it came open when I caught a three pounder. Overall they work and the colors are awesome but the quality isn’t there. I’ll stick with buying one jackhammer for the price of two of these.
4 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Good bladed jigI used the glitter bomb vcolor of this bait after using a jackhammer for about 2 hours. The 2 baits are very similar but with this chatterbait I had issues with it starting its vibration but just a handful of times. The jackhammer has no issues with that after multiple uses. Caught 5 bass in about an hour and a half of using this evo which was about the same as the jack hammer.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Fantastic action for the priceWhile the blade is stamped with the "Original Chatterbait" wording like the base model, it is not the standard blade. The bend in the blade is the same as on the Jack Hammer, not the lower/deeper bend seen on the base model (which is what causes the delay in startup vibration). Fished this a bit this morning after receiving them last night (1/2 oz bluegill paired with a 4" Zako trailer) and the action is fantastic. No delay in blade startup, it's vibrating as soon as I turn the handle, it thumps hard, and on reel pumps it has great hunting action cutting out to the side before returning to true. The snap is also much beefier than some previous offerings, so hopefully no need to swap them out like on some previous offerings. For just under 10 bucks, this definitely seems to punch above its price point and I would strongly recommend checking it out.
5 out of 5 Stars
These things are amazingJust fished them for the first time and wow. Starts up immediately, has the right amount of hunting action, and the colors are amazing. They knocked it out of the ballpark.
3 out of 5 Stars
Original Chatterbait BladeJust had 10 of the Chatterbait Elites arrive. Got to admit, was disappointed to see it comes with the original blade. Colors are amazing and I should have looked at the picture closer but not happy. The original blade just doesnt compare with the Evergreen. Should have known better at the cheaper price point. They should point this out in the description.
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