Z-Man ChatterBait MicroMax: The First BFS-Optimized Bladed Jig
LADSON, SC – Z-Man® Fishing Products has unveiled the all-new ChatterBait® MicroMax™, a bite-sized bladed jig tailor-made for anglers who live for finesse fishing and the unmatched thrill of fooling big bass on tiny baits. Built from the ground up for Bait Finesse System (BFS) tackle, the MicroMax delivers pro-level ChatterBait performance in a micro package.
Whether you’re skipping docks, sliding through brush, or tempting giant crappie and spooky smallmouth in clear water, the MicroMax brings ChatterBait vibration and erratic hunting action to ultra-light gear for the very first time.
A Long-Awaited Addition for BFS Anglers
As BFS continues to grow among American anglers, demand has surged for a ChatterBait that truly complements the lighter gear.
“The bait finesse community has been begging for this for a long time, and now, Z-Man® has given us the ChatterBait® MicroMax™, a pro-grade bladed jig optimized for BFS tackle and super selective bass, monster crappie and other species,” notes Jimmy Ly, a leading BFS authority and star of YouTube’s Rawrfishing.
ChatterBait Performance, Now in a Compact Package
Designed with the classic ChatterBait sound and action in mind—but tuned for lighter line and smaller gear—the MicroMax maintains the original’s proven success formula while reducing its profile for a finesse-friendly footprint. The direct blade-to-jighead connection, hex-shaped stainless steel ChatterBlade®, and erratic, hunting retrieve make it ideal for spooky fish in clear water and pressured ponds.
“We created the ChatterBait MicroMax for fans of lighter tackle, BFS, small waters and epic multispecies action,” explains Z-Man Brand Manager and hardcore angler Ryan Harder. “This bladed jig is built with ultra-premium components, hooks and skirts—really a tournament-grade ChatterBait in a smaller, BFS-compatible package.”
The MicroMax Difference: Vibration, Versatility, and Visual Appeal
The MicroMax is armed with a refined, thumbnail-sized ChatterBlade®—one notch smaller than the MiniMax™—and features a custom #1 black nickel hook. The heavy-gauge hook offers weed-busting strength and easy penetration, even on finesse setups.
“One of the key elements driving the MicroMax is its boosted ChatterBlade®,” notes Ly. “To get this lure to perform at its peak, Z-Man created a refined blade that yields less wind and water resistance so it casts further, stays down deep during the retrieve, and operates with a sound and vibration that’s proven to attract big bites. The lure’s blade and anatomy allow you to count it down, slow roll and keep it chattering at a consistent depth—a huge key to its success.”
“Almost regardless of fishing pressure, the MicroMax retains an edge because it presents the time-tested ChatterBait vibration and random hunting action in a micro sized footprint—ideal for BFS fishing applications,” Harder adds.
Perfect Pairings: Best Trailers for the MicroMax
To complete the presentation, Ly recommends several ElaZtech® trailers for a range of finesse styles:
Twin conical keepers are molded into the MicroMax collar to lock trailers in place and ensure consistent performance.
“Grab a BFS rod, hit the neighborhood pond, hop in a kayak or wade a small river. The MicroMax is a perfect stealth bait. Always seems to produce a ton of good bass, as well as loads of bonus fish,” Ly adds.
Tournament-Grade Finesse Jig in a Bite-Sized Body
Every MicroMax features a wire-wrapped silicone skirt, color-matched head paint, and pro-selected color patterns for a lifelike appearance that fools pressured fish. Available now in 3/16- and 1/4-ounce sizes and eight color options, this is the BFS solution finesse fans have been waiting for.
MSRP: $7.99
For full product specs and availability, visit www.zmanfishing.com.
About Z-Man Fishing Products
A dynamic Charleston, South Carolina based company, Z-Man Fishing Products has melded leading edge fishing tackle with technology for nearly three decades. Z-Man has long been among the industry’s largest suppliers of silicone skirt material used in jigs, spinnerbaits and other lures. Creator of the Original ChatterBait®, Z-Man is also the renowned innovators of 10X Tough ElaZtech® softbaits, among the most coveted baits in fresh- and saltwater. Z-Man is one of the fastest-growing lure brands worldwide.
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