Ladson, SC The thrill of coaxing big fish on stealth tackle and little bitty baits is real. Ponder 6-pound bass on 6-pound test; dueling with pressured packs of fish and hooking up every time. How about vibing with a new micro bladed jig tied your favorite bait finesse (BFS) rod? Addictive, right? If you’re into BFS style fishing—and you absolutely should be—Z-Man® has some good news . . .

“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.

Tuned to the frequency and subtle idiosyncrasies of BFS and other light tackle techniques, the new Z-Man MicroMax ChatterBait is the first high-level bladed jig created to crush big fish in power finesse mode.

Echoing the classic ChatterBait sound and action on a higher-frequency scale, the MicroMax features Z-Man’s direct blade-to-jighead connection and trademarked stainless, hex-shaped ChatterBlade®— undeniable forces that continue to propel the ChatterBait’s dominance. Anglers will also appreciate the MicroMax’s erratic hunting action in a more compact package.

“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.

“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.”

Turbo-boosted by a thumbnail-sized ChatterBlade®— one click smaller than the ChatterBait MiniMax™— the new MicroMax is balanced out with a custom, needle-sharp #1 black nickel hook. To subdue bigger bass and other predators, the optimized hook employs heavier gauge wire, which penetrates with ease and rips through weed cover without losing its edge.

“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.”

Ly also values the lure’s direct blade-to-jighead connection and angle—among the more overlooked, difficult to duplicate elements in ChatterBait design and the key to unlocking the lure’s archetypal erratic hunting action.

The ChatterBait MicroMax features eight pro-selected color patterns.

To enhance the lure’s baitfish profile and hunting action via soft plastic trailer, Ly suggests several key ElaZtech® baits. “The StreakZ™ 3.75 is a perfect fit for fishing extra shallow with the MicroMax. Provides a cool, subtle tail-kick, and its streamlined profile enables plenty of that random ChatterBait hunting action we love.” Other top MicroMax trailers include the Slim SwimZ™ paddletail, Baby GOAT™, 2.5” GrubZ™ and TRD HogZ™. Ly also suggests coupling the MicroMax with a Finesse ShadZ™, head trimmed to fit. For extra tail-wag, Ly prefers the 2.75” Drop KickerZ™. To lock down ElaZtech and other soft plastic trailers, twin conical keeper are molded right into the MicroMax jig collar.

“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 tons of loads of bonus fish.”

Bite-sized, super-tuned and efficient, the ChatterBait MicroMax delivers a lively, compact presentation with muscular bladed jig performance. Like the JackHammer™ and other high-grade ChatterBaits, the MicroMax features wire-wrapped, handpicked silicone skirts and color matched head paint schemes to enhance the illusion. Available in stores now, the MicroMax features 3/16- and 1/4-ounce sizes in eight pro-driven color patterns. MSRP is $7.99 each. For more intel, 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. Creator of the Original ChatterBait®, Z-Man is also the renowned innovators of 10X Tough ElaZtech® superplastics, among the most coveted baits in fresh- and saltwater. Z-Man is one of the fastest-growing lure brands worldwide.