A favorite of touring pro and renowned bladed jig angler Brett Hite, the Z-Man Chatterbait Jack Hammer Baby Jack is a smaller version of the legendary Jack Hammer made for fishing in tough conditions. Precisely engineered with a downsized blade that starts vibrating with the very first turn of the reel handle, the Z-Man Baby Jack is crafted with a compact head that features an enlarged collar for improved balance and action.
Fully armed for big bass battles, the Z-Man Baby Jack features a wire-tied silicone skirt for supreme durability, sticky sharp 3/0 medium-wire Decoy hook, Decoy Egg Snap line tie, and double-wire bait keeper to ensure your favorite trailer stays locked in. Whether you're fishing in clear water or targeting bass that get pressured on a daily basis, the Z-Man Chatterbait Jack Hammer Baby Jack boasts the size, action, and color schemes that get results.
Why so much hate?This bait is almost fully identical to a standard jackhammer in action, thump, and performance. Idk if I got a good batch or if it’s only good with a 3.5 mooch minnow or what, but imo this bait is just as good, if not better than a jackhammer.
Coban - WV, United StatesMay 31, 2026
2 out of 5 Stars
Not a fanThe evo version is far superior in my opinion.
Kevin - CA, United StatesMay 03, 2026
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Great ProfileI really like the smaller blade option for those pressured fish. I like the hook too as small fish arent going to do me any good. Zman makes the best stuff. I throw the 1/4 on spin gear and the heavier models on baitcast gear.
Gypsy - FL, United StatesFebruary 05, 2026
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Amazing lures!!!I cannot believe how great these lures are! My husband and I went fishing together and I out fished him the whole day with this one lure! I am amazed how cool they are. I am going to buy a bunch more of the colors to see how they work. Love these!!!
Lynda - PA, United StatesFebruary 05, 2026
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Crushed it todayThey were hitting my other baits but I wasn’t hooking up picked up my baby Jack after missing a bite and stuck that fish on the first cast. Caught 7 more and all them on the baby Jack and all chocked that was on 12/12/25
Anonymous - CA, United StatesDecember 13, 2025
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
I love the Baby JackI love the Baby Jack! Never an issue and it catches! These bad reviews I’m seeing are ridiculous, I’ve never had an issue!
Kerry - TX, United StatesNovember 09, 2025
4 out of 5 Stars
YOU HAVE TO FISH THIS RIGHTThis will roll and hunt once you snap it out of the weeds. This is NOT a good chatterbait for open water. I use it more as a jig in heavy grass, I use to use the mini max for that but this made much better.
Anonymous - CA, United StatesOctober 01, 2025
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
WTH?I have zero idea what everyone is complaining about. I fished a 3/8oz Baby Jack this weekend on 15lb Mono, with a super fluke jr as a trailer. It started right up after casting, and caught plenty of fish. I love the mini max and this is just an expensive alternative to it, IMO. $20 is too steep for these though, so the one I do have will sit in my chatterbait box solo until there is a sale.
Meatwad - PA, United StatesSeptember 29, 2025
1 out of 5 Stars
Blade is too small, or poorly designedAs many other reviews have noted, this chatter bait is garbage because you cannot get the blade to run. Wish I could get my money back for the several I bought. Even with no trailer, getting the blade to chatter is a challenge. The Jack Hammer series is supposed to be known for fast blade start up. This lure is a colossal failure in that regard. I'll just use mine as standard compact jigs, because there is no charter to these.
Orval - IL, United StatesSeptember 23, 2025
1 out of 5 Stars
Normal jack hammer>This thing needs to be refined and took off shelves. Rolls like crazy and inconsistent action.
Jack Fortner Aka God - TN, United StatesSeptember 16, 2025
