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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer [Re: Topwater2] #13818996 12/25/20 03:04 AM
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Get the elites for 1/2 the price. They work very well.

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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer [Re: bassnman] #13819068 12/25/20 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by bassnman
Originally Posted by SkeeterHunter
Originally Posted by hydrillareckkaa
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. lol_2


And you will lose them! peep


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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer [Re: Topwater2] #13819523 12/25/20 05:30 PM
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I personally like the strike king thunder cricket. Not much difference in price just preference. I think the whole thing with these two is how fast they start and not normally need a hard jerk to get them vibrating. Ive had good luck with the Zman elites. Their about half the price.

Re: Z Man Jack Hammer [Re: bassnutt2001] #13819568 12/25/20 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bassnutt2001
I personally like the strike king thunder cricket. Not much difference in price just preference. I think the whole thing with these two is how fast they start and not normally need a hard jerk to get them vibrating. Ive had good luck with the Zman elites. Their about half the price.


And zman makes the thunder cricket also...

Re: Z Man Jack Hammer [Re: Topwater2] #13819600 12/25/20 07:11 PM
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The tackle warehouse custom is great for the money , I wire tie the skirt when I get em and use em till they junk ! The jackhammer will start a tick faster and I use them at times but mainly just to show the fish a different sound, for my money the custom does the job !

Re: Z Man Jack Hammer [Re: Southern] #13819629 12/25/20 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Southern
The tackle warehouse custom is great for the money , I wire tie the skirt when I get em and use em till they junk ! The jackhammer will start a tick faster and I use them at times but mainly just to show the fish a different sound, for my money the custom does the job !


I just got in the elite and it's hand tied with wire. I was surprised

Re: Z Man Jack Hammer [Re: Topwater2] #13819871 12/26/20 02:01 AM
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I've shared this before. This is what happens when a stock Jackhammer meets a big fish. It also happens after 40-50 two to 3# fish. I swap out the snaps with the Hog Farmer 80# Egg Role snap now.

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It does not have an adverse affect on the action of the bait but is twice as strong as the 40# Decoy snap that comes on the bait



Re: Z Man Jack Hammer [Re: Topwater2] #13819881 12/26/20 02:19 AM
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What trailer are you throwing on the chanteuse/white?

Re: Z Man Jack Hammer [Re: Ken A.] #13819884 12/26/20 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Ken A.
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I've shared this before. This is what happens when a stock Jackhammer meets a big fish. It also happens after 40-50 two to 3# fish. I swap out the snaps with the Hog Farmer 80# Egg Role snap now.

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It does not have an adverse affect on the action of the bait but is twice as strong as the 40# Decoy snap that comes on the bait



I'll need to change them out being that all of my fish are big. roflmao


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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer [Re: Greg W] #13819906 12/26/20 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Greg W
What trailer are you throwing on the chanteuse/white?


Either white paddle tail, white zako, or white lake fork magic shad 4.5"

Re: Z Man Jack Hammer [Re: Ken A.] #13819907 12/26/20 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Ken A.
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I've shared this before. This is what happens when a stock Jackhammer meets a big fish. It also happens after 40-50 two to 3# fish. I swap out the snaps with the Hog Farmer 80# Egg Role snap now.

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It does not have an adverse affect on the action of the bait but is twice as strong as the 40# Decoy snap that comes on the bait




Or heavy cover like brush or pads.

Re: Z Man Jack Hammer [Re: Jarrett Latta] #13820265 12/26/20 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Jarrett Latta
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What trailer are you throwing on the chanteuse/white?


Either white paddle tail, white zako, or white lake fork magic shad 4.5"


Thx

Re: Z Man Jack Hammer [Re: Topwater2] #13820390 12/26/20 06:41 PM
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Just get Alex Finch's nasty thumper. 1/3 the price and 10x better.


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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer [Re: GarySHO] #13820410 12/26/20 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by GarySHO
Just get Alex Finch's nasty thumper. 1/3 the price and 10x better.


What makes them better? Just curious.


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Re: Z Man Jack Hammer [Re: Topwater2] #13820416 12/26/20 07:04 PM
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They have a slower harder thump and "hunt" better. The jackhammers and thunder crickets have a tighter wiggle and vibe more like a rat-l-trap. They all have their situation but I have never seen where a jackhammer or cricket will out fish the nasty thumper .They seem to catch better quality. I thow them all alot for a long time.


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