BACKWATER TACKLE NOTES The Jack Hammer has become one of the top-producing chatterbaits for anglers across Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Ohio River region. We’ve had excellent success around shallow grass, laydowns, and stained water conditions where the aggressive vibration helps fish locate the bait quickly. PAIR IT WITH Zako-style trailers Spunk Shad trailers Razor Shad trailers LOCAL CONFIDENCE COLORS Green Pumpkin White Chartreuse/White BEST SEASONS Spring prespawn Fall shad bite Overcast summer mornings DESCRIPTION Designed by Elite Series pros Brett Hite and Morizo Shimizu, the Z-Man ChatterBait Jack Hammer is one of the most refined and highly anticipated vibrating jigs to ever hit the U.S. market. Featuring an exclusive low center of gravity head with a flat bottom and a super-thin yet super-strong stainless steel blade, this combination ensures the Jack Hammer starts vibrating quickly while also allowing it to hunt side-to-side like a real baitfish. Its signature head and blade combo allow it to deflect off cover very easily and also make it a great choice for skipping under docks. A channeled groove along the bottom of the head positions the blade low enough to strike the head and produce its signature “chattering” sound. The groove also prevents the blade from dropping out of the eyelet, ensuring it never stops vibrating. Premium hand-tied silicone rubber skirts in a range of proven colors provide additional lifelike action, while a Gamakatsu Heavy Wire Hook ensures an ultra-high hookup ratio. A double-wire baitkeeper holds your soft plastic trailers securely in place as well. The number one choice of renowned “Bladed Jig Master” Brett Hite, the Z-Man ChatterBait Jack Hammer is responsible for more tour-level tournament wins than any other vibrating jig on the market.

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Product Details The SPRO® Squid Tail Jig mimics baitfish and squid in the water with its erratic behavior and lifelike action. With four colors and a variety of sizes to choose from, this SPRO jig has a soft plastic tail and comes pre-rigged with an incredibly sharp and strong Gamakatsu® hook. The realistic design and movement of the squid tail makes this an excellent choice for saltwater anglers seeking out fluke, stripers or sea bass. FEATURES: SPRO Squid Tail Saltwater Jigs Mimic baitfish and squid in the water Soft plastic squid tail emulates real gamefish movement Realistic movement drives fish crazy Unique shaped head and eye placement creates a realistic appearance Sharp and super strong Gamakatsu® hooks Glow color glows in the dark

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Z-Man DieZel Eye Jigheads   Overview Forged on three sides to ensure superior strength for large predators, the Z-Man Diezel Eye Jigheads are built around custom heavy-gauge needlepoint hooks so anglers can deliver powerful hooksets with confidence. Made to pair seamlessly with the Z-Man Diezel MinnowZ Swimbait or any of your favorite large Elaztech profiles, the hallmark Eye Strike head designs feature oversized eyes to create a prominent strike target for the fish to zero in on. Poured with dual conical keeper barbs to securely lock Elaztech soft plastics in place, each jighead also has a molded retainer collar so you can customize your presentation with a silicone skirt. Finished with durable chip-resistant powder paint, the Z-Man Diezel Eye Jigheads are available in a wide range of sizes so you're covered whether you prefer trophy hunting in shallow or deep waters. (2) per package

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Gamakatsu Swimbait Head The Gamakatsu Swimbait Head combines premium hook performance with a realistic baitfish profile to create a deadly presentation for bass and other predatory fish. Built around Gamakatsu’s trusted 60-degree Superline hook, this swimbait head delivers exceptional hook-setting power and the strength needed for braided line and heavy cover fishing. Designed for use with paddle tail swimbaits and other soft plastics, the streamlined head shape creates a natural swimming action that tracks true through open water, grass lines, brush, and structure. The integrated spring lock keeper firmly secures soft plastics in place, reducing tearing and eliminating the need for messy glues or constant bait adjustments. Finished with ultra-realistic 3D eyes and detailed head shaping, the Gamakatsu Swimbait Head adds lifelike attraction that helps trigger more strikes from pressured fish. Whether slow-rolling for largemouth bass, targeting suspended fish, or fishing around cover, this swimbait jig head delivers tournament-level performance and reliability. Features Premium Gamakatsu 60-degree Superline hook Built for swimbaits and soft plastic trailers Strong hook designed for braided line applications Integrated spring lock bait keeper Eliminates the need for glue Realistic head design with lifelike 3D eyes Streamlined profile for natural swimming action Excellent hook-up ratio and holding power Best Uses Paddle tail swimbaits Bass fishing Open water presentations Grass and cover fishing Umbrella rigs Heavy line applications Suspended fish Swimbait fishing Why Anglers Like It The Gamakatsu Swimbait Head combines premium hook quality, realistic detail, and a secure bait keeper system into one dependable swimbait setup that keeps soft plastics rigged properly and fish pinned during the fight.

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Strike King Thunder Cricket Vibrating Jigs The Strike King Thunder Cricket Vibrating Jig was designed with direct input from Strike King’s professional anglers to deliver a hard-thumping vibration and aggressive hunting action that bass can’t ignore. Built around an innovative recessed head design, this vibrating jig creates a consistent action while helping reduce fouling during retrieves through grass, wood, and shallow cover. Equipped with a premium vibrating blade, the Thunder Cricket produces an erratic swimming motion that gives soft plastic trailers enhanced action and lifelike movement. Whether you are slow rolling along submerged vegetation, burning across flats, or targeting aggressive reaction bites, this jig delivers the vibration and flash needed to trigger strikes from pressured fish. The Strike King Thunder Cricket also features a durable wire bait keeper that securely locks trailers in place to prevent slipping and extend bait life throughout the day. Finished with a premium hand-tied style skirt, realistic paint schemes, and top-quality components, this vibrating jig is built for tournament-level performance in a wide range of conditions. Features Hard-pulsing vibrating jig action Innovative recessed head design helps reduce fouling Premium vibrating blade for aggressive vibration Wire bait keeper secures soft plastic trailers Realistic premium skirt and detailed paint finish Excellent for grass, wood, flats, and shoreline cover Ideal for bass fishing in shallow to mid-depth water Best Uses Burning over submerged grass Slow rolling around cover Fishing reaction bites Bass fishing in stained or clear water Pairing with swimbait or craw trailers

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Bobby Garland Head Dockt'R Shooter Jigheads Product Details There's an art to the technique of shooting or skipping tiny jigheads under docks, boathouses, and low-hanging trees. It's even tougher to sling that jig in there without your soft plastic trailer jarring loose before it reaches its destination. A Bobby Garland® Head Dockt'R Shooter Jighead fixes all that. It's specially designed for this, with a unique circular head, a full-size #4 crappie hook, and precision-cut circular baitkeepers to hold your trailer in place no matter how many bounces it takes to put the lure into the strike zone. Fits virtually all 2" and larger soft plastic lure bodies. Bobby Garland Head Dockt'R Shooter Jigheads feature bright Electreflect Candy Colors in a high-gloss finish with a quality UV top coat; premium black chrome hooks. 1/24-oz. jig has 3 baitkeeper rings; 1/32-oz. has 2. Specially designed for shooting docks Unique 1/24-oz. or 1/32-oz. circular head Full-size #4 crappie hook Precision-cut circular baitkeeper Fits most 2" and larger plastic bodies Bright Electreflect Candy Colors High-gloss finish with UV top coat Premium black chrome hooks

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BACKWATER TACKLE NOTES The Backwater Shad Series was built for the rivers, creeks, ponds, and lakes we fish every day across Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Ohio River region. These jig heads are designed to match natural baitfish profiles while still providing enough flash and visibility to trigger aggressive strikes in changing water conditions. BEST USES Small swimbaits River current seams Creek mouths and drains Suspended bass and crappie Cold-water finesse presentations LOCAL CONFIDENCE COLORS Toxic Shad Ghost Shad Natural Shad Chartreuse patterns for stained water WHY ANGLERS LIKE IT Balanced head design for a natural fall Sharp hook penetration Excellent baitfish profile Performs in both clear and stained water Built for real fishing conditions DESCRIPTION Built for real-world fishing conditions, the Backwater Shad Series jig heads are designed to match baitfish profiles while giving you the visibility and trigger points needed to get more bites. Each jig features a clean, balanced head design for a natural fall, paired with a sharp hook that sticks fish when it matters. Whether you’re fishing the Ohio River, creeks, or farm ponds, these jigs are tuned for both clear and stained water conditions. From subtle, natural tones to high-visibility patterns like Toxic Shad and Ghost Shad, this lineup gives you the confidence to adjust to changing water clarity and fish behavior.

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Product Description The Strike King Tour Grade Hair Jig is built for anglers who need a subtle, lifelike presentation when bass are pressured, suspended, or feeding cautiously. Hand-tied with premium marabou feathers, this finesse jig delivers a natural hovering action and slow fall that looks alive with even the smallest rod movement. Its 90° line tie helps keep the bait tracking horizontally, making it a strong option for finesse fishing, clear water, cold water, suspended fish, and live sonar presentations. Finished with an ultra-sharp jig hook, the Tour Grade Hair Jig gives anglers a compact, high-confidence bait for targeting bass that have seen everything. Key Features Hand-tied marabou hair jig Premium marabou feathers create natural pulsing action Slow-sinking, hovering presentation Excellent for pressured or finicky bass Great for clear water, cold water, and finesse fishing 90° line tie for a natural horizontal presentation Ultra-sharp jig hook for solid hooksets Strong option for live sonar fishing Why Anglers Like It Anglers like the Strike King Tour Grade Hair Jig because it does not need much action to look alive. The marabou breathes, pulses, and hovers naturally in the water, making it deadly when bass are suspended, following bait, or refusing louder presentations. It is especially useful when fishing live sonar because it stays subtle, compact, and easy for fish to commit to.

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Rapala Jigging Rap Product Details Do as many tournament anglers do when the bite suddenly slows: vertical jig for suspended fish with the Rapala® Jigging Rap®. Sporting a great finish and designed with a center treble hook and eyelet for exceptional balance, the Jigging Rap swims in tantalizing half-circles in the middle of deep game fish after every lift. Bass, walleye, trout, panfish, and pike can't resist the Jigging Rap's enticing action! A legendary ice fishing lure – and for the angler looking for an edge in open water, the Jigging Rap has emerged as an awesome lure for horizontal snap jigging out on the flats. Try it! Deadly anytime of year Minnow profile Balanced design Zinc weighted Single reversed hooks Center treble hook and eyelet

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DESCRIPTION A valuable combination of refined energy, unpredictable action and visual stealth, the new Z-Man JackHammer StealthBlade adds an exciting new chapter to the book of the bladed jig.  The driving force behind the patented new ChatterBait design, a clear polycarbonate blade produces a totally different sound and vibration, but like its predecessor, starts thumping intensely with the first half-turn of the reel handle. The blade’s specialized oval split-ring line tie increases stealth, and offers less surface area and no protrusions to catch vegetation or other snags.  Armed with a lighter wire, custom Decoy® fluorine nanocoated hook, the StealthBlade can be cast on slightly lighter line and penetrates the jaws of bass with less hook-setting effort. To preserve the StealthBlade’s high-level, ultra-durable JackHammer heritage and performance, silicone skirts are hand-tied with stainless steel wire. Dual wire trailer keepers pin soft plastic trailers in place for the long haul.  The StealthBlade’s low center of gravity, fish-shaped head tracks true and skips easily. When the situation suggests a bladed jig, but instinct advises finesse, the ChatterBait JackHammer StealthBlade becomes the smartest play of the day.

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