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 Z Man Jack Hammer
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12/24/20 03:44 PM
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 4,667
Topwater2
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I'm thinking about ordering a few of them. Are the skirts replaceable? Are they really that much better than the lower cost Chatterbaits? What's your go to color? I'm thinking (1) White (1) Fire Craw (1) Blue Gill. What do y'all think?
FishKen
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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer
[Re: Topwater2]
#13818218
12/24/20 03:54 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,071
ChanceHuiet
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No need to replace the skirts. They last. Yes they are that much better. I throw white and B.Hite Delight. Firecraw is over rated in my opinion
I can backlash toilet paper.
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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer
[Re: Topwater2]
#13818260
12/24/20 04:13 PM
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TxBazzn
Pro Angler
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Yes, much better than the standard chatterbait. But there are other brands that make great vibrating jigs for a more affordable price, that every angler around you isn’t throwing.
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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer
[Re: Topwater2]
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12/24/20 05:09 PM
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Joined: Oct 2019
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cr2018
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Spot remover, white, and green pumpkin is all you need. 1 of each in 3/8 and 1/2 and you’re set for basically any conditions.
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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer
[Re: cr2018]
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12/24/20 07:26 PM
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Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 267
SkeeterHunter
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Spot remover, white, and green pumpkin is all you need. 1 of each in 3/8 and 1/2 and you’re set for basically any conditions. All of these +Black/Blue
2019 Skeeter ZX250
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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer
[Re: SkeeterHunter]
#13818477
12/24/20 07:40 PM
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Posts: 26,734
outfishdya
TFF Guru
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Spot remover, white, and green pumpkin is all you need. 1 of each in 3/8 and 1/2 and you’re set for basically any conditions. All of these +Black/Blue So I only need 8 at 15 bucks each.... Good to know
Sometimes a bitter man trying to be a better man
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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer
[Re: outfishdya]
#13818483
12/24/20 07:45 PM
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Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 267
SkeeterHunter
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Spot remover, white, and green pumpkin is all you need. 1 of each in 3/8 and 1/2 and you’re set for basically any conditions. All of these +Black/Blue So I only need 8 at 15 bucks each.... Good to know Exactly!! Thats why i dang near have a stroke when i check out on Tackle Warehouse. lol
2019 Skeeter ZX250
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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer
[Re: Topwater2]
#13818492
12/24/20 07:50 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,559
Jarrett Latta
TFF Guru
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I've tried for the last year to get the jackhammer to out fish the elite and custom version. Hasn't happened yet. My personal preference is the new elite version. Handtied skirt, bigger hook than jackhammer and slightly thinner blade. I also like the custom version on tackle warehouse so I can choose the hook size. I've tank tested them up close and in the pool, literally no difference in the action. But...if it gives you confidence to have the jackhammer go for it. I've also had issues with jackhammer clip opening up versus the twisted clip on the elite.
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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer
[Re: Topwater2]
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12/24/20 07:57 PM
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Jarrett Latta
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And for colors I literally only throw 2. Either straight white/chartreuse or green pumpkin
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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer
[Re: Jarrett Latta]
#13818512
12/24/20 08:01 PM
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 4,667
Topwater2
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I've tried for the last year to get the jackhammer to out fish the elite and custom version. Hasn't happened yet. My personal preference is the new elite version. Handtied skirt, bigger hook than jackhammer and slightly thinner blade. I also like the custom version on tackle warehouse so I can choose the hook size. I've tank tested them up close and in the pool, literally no difference in the action. But...if it gives you confidence to have the jackhammer go for it. I've also had issues with jackhammer clip opening up versus the twisted clip on the elite. That clip looks a little light for that bait.
FishKen
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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer
[Re: Topwater2]
#13818569
12/24/20 08:36 PM
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Posts: 10,559
Jarrett Latta
TFF Guru
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I've tried for the last year to get the jackhammer to out fish the elite and custom version. Hasn't happened yet. My personal preference is the new elite version. Handtied skirt, bigger hook than jackhammer and slightly thinner blade. I also like the custom version on tackle warehouse so I can choose the hook size. I've tank tested them up close and in the pool, literally no difference in the action. But...if it gives you confidence to have the jackhammer go for it. I've also had issues with jackhammer clip opening up versus the twisted clip on the elite. That clip looks a little light for that bait. It's a great bait don't get it twisted, I just haven't out fished the elite or custom in the past 12 months.
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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer
[Re: Jarrett Latta]
#13818871
12/25/20 12:43 AM
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,439
RedEar12
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I've tried for the last year to get the jackhammer to out fish the elite and custom version. Hasn't happened yet. My personal preference is the new elite version. Handtied skirt, bigger hook than jackhammer and slightly thinner blade. I also like the custom version on tackle warehouse so I can choose the hook size. I've tank tested them up close and in the pool, literally no difference in the action. But...if it gives you confidence to have the jackhammer go for it. I've also had issues with jackhammer clip opening up versus the twisted clip on the elite. That clip looks a little light for that bait. It's a great bait don't get it twisted, I just haven't out fished the elite or custom in the past 12 months. I agree, I have caught more fish on it than the hammer. I can’t explain it, it just gets more bites.
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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer
[Re: SkeeterHunter]
#13818875
12/25/20 12:50 AM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,099
bassnman
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Spot remover, white, and green pumpkin is all you need. 1 of each in 3/8 and 1/2 and you’re set for basically any conditions. All of these +Black/Blue No,you need a backup for each in case you lose one and 2 sizes (3/8 and 1/2) so that's 32. 
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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer
[Re: bassnman]
#13818935
12/25/20 01:48 AM
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 766
n_fish
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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Spot Remover and White/Chartreuse are my go to colors. I keep Black/ Blue and Bruised Green Pumpkin in the boat depending on the time of year and water clarity. This bait flat out catches them!
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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer
[Re: Topwater2]
#13818948
12/25/20 01:59 AM
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Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 7,368
The Tacklesmith
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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Don't waste your money, buy Bohonk.
Thank you,
Shawn Smith
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