Available exclusively at Tackle Warehouse, the Z-Man Chatterbait Elite Evo Mini Max features a compact profile and custom 2/0 black nickel hook in a heavier gauge wire than the standard Mini Max, allowing it to easily be fished on typical full-size Chatterbait setups. Equipped with a premium egg snap line tie, the blade at the front is directly connected to the head for quick activation, allowing the Elite Evo Mini Max to begin its vibrating, shimmying, flashing movement from the first crank of the reel handle.
Each skirt is precisely hand-tied with premium silicone to ensure plenty of action and visual appeal, while a wire bait keeper on the hook shank firmly secures your favorite soft-plastic trailer. A downsized bait priced to deliver exceptional value, the Z-Man Chatterbait Elite Evo Mini Max is perfect for anglers who are fishing pressured waters or trying to imitate smaller forage.
Smallmouth KillerI bought these originally for Mead, but they crushed it on every lake I hit up over a three week span in MN. They have a super tight vibration, similar to a lipless. I paired mine up with a mooch minnow. The bait keeper is the only draw back to the bait. With the mooch minnow I would push it up and pinch down on the back side to get the bait keeper to pierce through and that worked alright.
My hook up ratio was a little less than it was with the Jackhammer, but I was getting 4x more bites. Overall a great bait and highly recommend giving it a try. I know this bait will be killer this fall.
Jeff - NV, United StatesJune 04, 2025
3 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Paint on jig and BladeBlade will chip after a few fish and jig head will also start to chip without hitting any rocks or objects.
Shane - MD, United StatesMay 26, 2025
5 out of 5 Stars
Great for pressured pondsThe downsized profile and tighter vibration give pressured fish a different look from a regular chatterbait/jackhammer that they seem to love. Super great numbers bait as it racks in bite after bite. Only knock on the bait is that it rides a bit higher in the water column than expected, but is still great for mid/shallow depths. Pair it with a 3.5 inch spunk shad and you are good to go!
Finn M - CA, United StatesMay 08, 2025
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
LEGIT!Being this is a TW exclusive I had to get my hands on a few to give them a good testing. These smaller profile EVOs pack a pretty big punch! Was really impressed with the vibration as well the ability to come up and over stumps logs and laydowns. Just ordered myself a nice selection.
The Puma - AR, United StatesMay 02, 2025
5 out of 5 Stars
Very happy with this lureI usually use the full size original chatterbait or the evo full size. However, tonight, they were wanting something smaller and I’m glad I had these in the locker. Used a 4” Yum sonar minnow as a trailer and slayed them tonight. Combo skips decent as well. Very happy to have this as an option. Keep an eye on the snap though. After 10 fish or so mine started to come undone and needed to be re-clipped
John Cook - IL, United StatesApril 30, 2025
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Small Profile, Big Results: The Mini Max GetsThe Z-Man ChatterBait Elite EVO Mini Max might be smaller than your standard bladed jig, but don’t let that fool you—it flat-out produces. I’ve been throwing this thing on a baitcaster with lighter line, and it’s become a permanent spot in my box. It’s that perfect “snack” size that even the big bass can’t pass up—especially when they’re being picky or the bite’s a little off.
The blade has a more subtle vibration than the full-size ChatterBaits, which I actually like in certain conditions. It’s not trying to blow their gills off—it just tracks true, looks natural, and gets eaten. The skirt flares just right, and the color selection is legit—Z-Man really brought the heat with the detail on these.
As always, the components are top shelf. Sharp hook, tight wire, quality keeper—it’s all there. And being exclusive to Tackle Warehouse just makes it feel like a secret weapon most folks aren’t even throwing yet.
Bottom line: the Mini Max punches above its weight. If you’re after a finesse-style ChatterBait that still lands big fish, this is the one.
Chrs - TN, United StatesApril 30, 2025
2 out of 5 Stars
Blade ChipBlade paint chipped within 5 casts. I would not recommend.
Anonymous - TN, United StatesApril 25, 2025
5 out of 5 Stars
Hot snakes colorThis color caught my PB of 12.3 on lake fork. The color gets crushed.
Ricky - TX, United StatesApril 17, 2025
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Great for pond Bass!Great way to catch more fish by downsizing. I use the 3” Zako trailer and go to catching. Easy to rig, throw, and catch with. A must have in my tacklebox!
Jay N - TEXAS, United StatesApril 13, 2025
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Nice addition to the tackle boxGreat bait as the rest I got it pair with a 3 inch rage swimmer and got a 3.5 pounder after just a few cast.
