I’ve always loved fishing a Chatterbait, so I was super excited when word started spreading about a new joint creation from Z-Man and Evergreen. A lot of the world’s top professional anglers—who have no affiliation with Z-Man or Evergreen—are lining up to pay full price for these new vibrating jigs out of their own pockets.

I’ve been extensively testing this new lure lately and as always, I made a concerted effort to sift through the hype in order to help our readers make an informed purchasing decision.

Here’s what I think you should know about the new Z-Man/Evergreen Chatterbait Jack Hammer.