{"product_id":"z-man-chatterbait-micro-max-1-4oz-gizzard-shad","title":"Z-MAN ChatterBait Micro Max 1\/4oz Gizzard Shad","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZ-MAN ChatterBait Micro Max | 1\/4 oz | Gizzard Shad | Micro Bladed Jig with Swimbait | Finesse \u0026amp; Ultralight Presentations | Spotted Bass, Smallmouth \u0026amp; Crappie\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZ-MAN ChatterBait Micro Max\u003c\/strong\u003e is the smallest and most finesse-oriented bladed jig in the Z-MAN ChatterBait family — a complete micro bladed jig system that pairs a compact 1\/4 oz hexagonal blade jig head with a pre-rigged swimbait trailer for a ready-to-fish micro ChatterBait presentation out of the package. Designed for spotted bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, and any situation where full-size and even Mini ChatterBaits are generating short strikes or failing to draw bites in high-pressure, ultra-clear, or cold-water conditions. Gizzard Shad is a natural gray\/olive translucent color that precisely matches juvenile gizzard shad — one of the most abundant and widely distributed baitfish species in North American reservoirs — for a natural imitation approach in clear water where bass are closely inspecting the bait before committing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro Max Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — the smallest ChatterBait in the Z-MAN lineup; sized for micro-shad forage environments, ultra-finesse spinning presentations, and fisheries where spotted bass and smallmouth keying on small baitfish consistently short-strike or ignore larger bladed jigs; also the most effective ChatterBait size for crappie and white bass in open water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Rigged Swimbait Trailer\u003c\/strong\u003e — comes complete with a matched micro swimbait trailer that complements the Micro Max’s compact head and blade; the swimbait’s boot tail produces a secondary kick that adds baitfish action to the blade’s vibration; ready to fish out of the package without trailer selection or rigging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGizzard Shad Color\u003c\/strong\u003e — natural gray\/olive translucent pattern that precisely imitates juvenile gizzard shad in clear water; the most natural and subtle color in the Micro Max lineup; most effective when bass are keying on specific shad forage in high-visibility conditions and reacting negatively to high-contrast or chartreuse colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/4 oz Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — ultralight weight for spinning tackle presentations in shallow-to-moderate depth (3–10 feet); slow-falls on the cast for a natural entry; maintains the blade ticking at very slow retrieve speeds in cold water and finesse situations where bass require a deliberate, unhurried presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZ-MAN Blade Thump\u003c\/strong\u003e — the hexagonal blade produces the signature ChatterBait vibration in a micro format; 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White Bass\u003c\/strong\u003e — cast and retrieve at moderate depth over submerged brush, timber, and channel edges; the Micro Max’s compact profile and swimbait trailer match the small baitfish forage crappie and white bass target in open water; Gizzard Shad color is a natural match for the pale, translucent juvenile shad these species actively pursue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Water Slow Roll\u003c\/strong\u003e — in water below 50°F, slow-roll the Micro Max along bottom at the slowest retrieve speed that maintains blade tick; the 1\/4 oz weight stays in the strike zone at very slow speeds where heavier bladed jigs dig into the bottom or lose blade action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpotted Bass • Smallmouth Bass • Largemouth Bass • Crappie • White Bass • Any species keying on small gizzard shad and juvenile baitfish forage in clear or moderate-visibility water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gizzard Shad (natural gray\/olive translucent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro bladed jig with pre-rigged swimbait trailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tackle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to medium-light spinning rod, 8–10 lb braid + 6–8 lb fluorocarbon leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Z-MAN Fishing Products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Burch Dropship","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49188841717979,"sku":"CBMC14-05","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/5320\/7003\/files\/Z-MANCHATTERBAITMICROMAXGIZZARDSHAD14OZ.png?v=1790383521","url":"https:\/\/www.reelfishcartel.com\/products\/z-man-chatterbait-micro-max-1-4oz-gizzard-shad","provider":"ReelFishCartel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}