Upgraded Features, Enhanced Durability, and Refined Detailing in a Bladed Jig Priced at Just $7.99
Ladson, SC (September 2, 2026) – Finding a bladed jig that flat-out catches bass without hammering your wallet just got a whole lot easier. The all-new ChatterBait® PZ2™ from Z-Man® replaces the longtime Project Z™ ChatterBait and delivers a next‑generation bladed jig with upgraded features, refined detailing, and enhanced durability—not to mention an accessible $7.99 MSRP.
Elevated Performance for Every Angler
Built to bridge the gap between the Original ChatterBait and the ChatterBait Elite EVO™, the PZ2 brings high‑end performance and refinement to a broader range of anglers. It maintains the aggressive vibration, erratic hunting action, and proven fish‑catching consistency that define the ChatterBait family.
A streamlined, swim-jig-style head design improves tracking and deflection around cover, while a custom 5/0 heavy-duty black nickel needlepoint hook and super-strong quick-clip line tie give anglers the confidence to winch big bass out of heavy cover without worrying about flex or failure. Whether you’re slow rolling the PZ2 through submerged vegetation or burning it over shallow flats, it’s built to hold up cast after cast.
The PZ2 is equipped with a molded multi-ridged trailer keeper that firmly locks both ElaZtech® and traditional soft-plastic trailers in place. That means less time adjusting baits after every fish catch and fewer torn-up trailers over the course of a long day on the water.
As with every ChatterBait bladed jig, the signature vibration is the star of the show. The direct head‑to‑blade connection and trademarked stainless hex‑shaped ChatterBlade® deliver instant startup, aggressive pulse, and the hallmark hunting action that consistently produces bites across all seasons and water conditions.
Refined Craftsmanship at a Reachable Price
Attention to detail elevates the PZ2 well beyond its price point. Hand‑painted multi-color head finishes, lifelike 3D eyes, and highly refined silicone skirt patterns give it the look and feel of a much more expensive bait, making it equally at home in the hands of weekend anglers and tournament pros. Premium touches like printed weights on the underside of each head for easy identification set the PZ2 apart from other offerings in this price range.
“We’ve already received extremely positive feedback on the ChatterBait PZ2 from our retail partners,” said Glenn Young, Director of Sales at Z‑Man Fishing Products. “It delivers the performance, durability, and detail anglers expect from a premium ChatterBait while filling an important gap in our lineup. The PZ2 is just an incredible value.”
The ChatterBait PZ2 is available now in 3/8‑ and 1/2‑ounce sizes and 10 pro‑selected colors, including must-have staples like Fire Craw, Golden Shiner, and the all-new Tickled Pink pattern, at an MSRP of $7.99.
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 over three decades. The company’s roots trace back to producing silicone skirts for many of the industry’s top lure makers, a foundation that set the stage for its evolution into a full-fledged lure brand. With the addition of the Original ChatterBait® bladed jig and the development of its proprietary 10X Tough ElaZtech® superplastic material driving its transformation, Z-Man broadened its offerings into a comprehensive lineup of innovative freshwater and saltwater lures. Today, Z-Man remains family owned and is among the fastest growing lure companies in the fishing industry, with its products distributed across North America and in more than 40 countries worldwide.
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