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Jackhammers...
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07/09/20 02:40 PM
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SaltyFishin'
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I always seem to bend and bust up the blades before the bait goes bad. Who here replaces the blades on these? If so, what's the closest (or identitcal) blade replacement?
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Re: Jackhammers...
[Re: SaltyFishin']
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07/09/20 02:47 PM
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Jarrett Latta
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I've never bent any but the closest cheap blade is the one on the original for $3-$4 depending where you get em. I've ordered blades from eBay and they are close but not as thin. Just buy the cheap chatterbait and steal the blade
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Re: Jackhammers...
[Re: SaltyFishin']
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07/09/20 03:24 PM
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Topwater2
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Go to Lure Parts Online, they have a large selection to choose from.
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Re: Jackhammers...
[Re: SaltyFishin']
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07/09/20 03:37 PM
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ChanceHuiet
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What the heck are you doing to bend a jackhammer blade? I've never even heard of one bending unless someone took pliers to it on purpose.
I can backlash toilet paper.
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Re: Jackhammers...
[Re: ChanceHuiet]
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07/09/20 03:40 PM
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Brent S
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What the heck are you doing to bend a jackhammer blade? I've never even heard of one bending unless someone took pliers to it on purpose. This is what I am wondering. A bait that expensive shouldn't break that easy.
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Re: Jackhammers...
[Re: SaltyFishin']
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07/09/20 03:44 PM
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H2O Seeker
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Over priced for what they are. Lot of baits with same design for half the coin and more durable in my opinion.
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Re: Jackhammers...
[Re: SaltyFishin']
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07/09/20 03:49 PM
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SaltyFishin'
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I wish I had pictures, but I've been just throwing them away. I wouldn't argue their quality, as I usually can fish them 4-5 days a week for 3-4 months before they get so out of wack on me that I can't seem to fix them and just toss them. I thought maybe someone here had found a good replacement blade, as all that I've seen are nowhere close due to shape/design.
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Re: Jackhammers...
[Re: SaltyFishin']
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07/09/20 06:00 PM
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Fordntriton
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I love the jackhammers but I understand that they're overpriced. The Strike King chatter baits are similar and less.
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Re: Jackhammers...
[Re: SaltyFishin']
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07/09/20 06:45 PM
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Chris G
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Have you tried calling Z-Man to see if they sell them as a replacement part?
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Re: Jackhammers...
[Re: Brent S]
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07/09/20 08:47 PM
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Ken A.
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What the heck are you doing to bend a jackhammer blade? I've never even heard of one bending unless someone took pliers to it on purpose. This is what I am wondering. A bait that expensive shouldn't break that easy. Never bent a blade on one but the Decoy brand Egg Snap is too weak. The first good fish I hooked on mine opened the snap like it was buttah. I love the Jackhammers but change the snap to an Owner Hyperwire 70# snap before ever throwing it now. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2020/07/full-19947-58875-screen_shot_2020_07_09_at_3.47.19_pm.png)
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Re: Jackhammers...
[Re: Ken A.]
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07/09/20 10:46 PM
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fivebites
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What the heck are you doing to bend a jackhammer blade? I've never even heard of one bending unless someone took pliers to it on purpose. This is what I am wondering. A bait that expensive shouldn't break that easy. Never bent a blade on one but the Decoy brand Egg Snap is too weak. The first good fish I hooked on mine opened the snap like it was buttah. I love the Jackhammers but change the snap to an Owner Hyperwire 70# snap before ever throwing it now. I really like the oval rings. You tried those from Owner Ken?
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Re: Jackhammers...
[Re: Ken A.]
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07/09/20 10:51 PM
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senko9S
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What the heck are you doing to bend a jackhammer blade? I've never even heard of one bending unless someone took pliers to it on purpose. This is what I am wondering. A bait that expensive shouldn't break that easy. Never bent a blade on one but the Decoy brand Egg Snap is too weak. The first good fish I hooked on mine opened the snap like it was buttah. I love the Jackhammers but change the snap to an Owner Hyperwire 70# snap before ever throwing it now. Good 411, I'll do the same from now on.
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Re: Jackhammers...
[Re: SaltyFishin']
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07/10/20 12:27 AM
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GTrigg
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Finally bit the bullet and bought a couple Jackhammers. The first time I hung on a stump, I bent the hook getting un-snagged. Been throwing their Project Z chatterbaits for several years and never bent a hook. Can't tell a difference in the two baits and the Project Z's are half the price.
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Re: Jackhammers...
[Re: SaltyFishin']
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07/10/20 12:29 AM
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TxBassSniper
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Just get you a few Thunder Crickets and you won't have to replace anything.
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Re: Jackhammers...
[Re: fivebites]
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07/10/20 01:49 AM
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Ken A.
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What the heck are you doing to bend a jackhammer blade? I've never even heard of one bending unless someone took pliers to it on purpose. This is what I am wondering. A bait that expensive shouldn't break that easy. Never bent a blade on one but the Decoy brand Egg Snap is too weak. The first good fish I hooked on mine opened the snap like it was buttah. I love the Jackhammers but change the snap to an Owner Hyperwire 70# snap before ever throwing it now. I really like the oval rings. You tried those from Owner Ken? I haven't Randy but it would have to be easier to get on the blade than the Owner snap!
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