Zman ChatterBait Micro Max Lure 1/8oz

Ultra-finesse chatterbait vibration that tempts Aussie bass, goldens, redfin and saratoga when they refuse everything else.

The Zman ChatterBait Micro Max Lure 1/8oz is the smallest, sneakiest member of the ChatterBait family — purpose-built for anglers who need big-lure action in a tiny, natural package. It’s ideal for small creeks, high-pressure impoundments and clear-water situations where fish are shy, keyed on small bait or heavily targeted. If you love bladed jigs but need a more delicate presentation for bass, golden perch, redfin, saratoga or sooty grunter, this is the one.

Zman have retained the things that make their chatterbaits lethal — the direct head-to-blade connection and hex-shaped blade — but downsized everything to deliver a tighter, more subtle pulse. Fewer silicone skirt strands reduce bulk and increase flare, and the premium black nickel size 1 hook is matched perfectly to smaller soft plastic trailers. The dual moulded conical keeper locks your trailer in place so you can keep casting without fixing your plastic every fish.

Available in Aussie-tuned colours, the Micro Max is dynamite in skinny water, around timber, over weed and anywhere you need to stay quiet but still be noticed. Tie one on when the bite is tough and you still want that trademark ChatterBait thump. Perfect your presentation and convert lookers into biters.

Product Features

• Ultra-Finesse ChatterBait Profile – Designed for pressured fish, small waterways and clear water where subtlety is key.
• Downsized Hex Blade – Produces a refined, high-frequency vibration that calls in fish without spooking them.
• Direct Head-to-Blade Connection – Instant start-up and reliable action from the first crank, even on short casts.
• Reduced-Strand Silicone Skirt – Less bulk, more movement and a natural baitfish look.
• Premium Size 1 Black Nickel Hook – Sharp, strong and perfectly matched to smaller native and freshwater species.
• Dual Moulded Trailer Keeper – Holds 2–3 inch soft plastic trailers firmly in place for better action and durability.
• Aussie Colour Range – Eight custom colours tuned to local bait and native species.
• Built by the Originators – Genuine Zman ChatterBait quality and consistency.

Product Information

Brand: Zman
Model: ChatterBait Micro Max
Lure Type: Finesse bladed jig / chatterbait
Weight: 1/8oz
Hook: Size 1 premium black nickel
Skirt: Hand-tied silicone, reduced strand count
Trailer Keeper: Dual moulded conical barbs
Best For: Australian bass, golden perch, redfin, saratoga, sooty grunter
Environments: Small creeks, rivers, impoundments, clear water, pressured fish
Pack Quantity: 1 lure
Other Weights Available: 1/4oz (range dependent)

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use the Zman ChatterBait Micro Max 1/8oz over the Mini Max?
Use the Micro Max when the water is clear, the fish are shutdown, or the bait is really small — it’s the subtler option.

What trailer size works best?
Small 2–3 inch paddle-tail or fork-tail plastics are perfect. The dual keeper stops them sliding down.

Can I fish it on light spin gear?
Yes. A 2–4kg or 3–6kg spin rod with 6–10lb braid and fluoro leader is ideal for accurate casting in tight country.

Will it still vibrate on a slow roll?
Yes. The direct blade connection gives it an instant, tight pulse even at slow speeds, which is great for winter or pressured fish.