Yup -

Z-Man just introduced the Chatterbox Elite Evo Mini Max

Seems it's a TW exclusive.

Upgrades include the clip (using the regular JH Decoy Clip)

and the Hook has been plus sized from 2 to 3.

Perhaps my favorite move as I've always felt the original Mini Max hook was too small.

https://youtu.be/XtRCnxaIo9E?feature=shared&t=371

As for a suitable trailer - How about the Yamamoto SLIM Zako ?

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Yamamoto_Slim_Zako_35_Swimbait/descpage-YZS.html

I am liking this deal.

Bait monkey just ate a slice of cold pizza and 2 smokes in a row after getting through with me on this one.

A-Jay

 

Already ordered mine 😁

Me likey!!! As an aside, after trying many trailers I've found what has become my favorite minimax trailer, the missile baits ned bomb. Perfect body thickness and length right out of the package, great subtle fluttering tail action, and pretty durable too.

@A-Jay - These lake fork magic shiners should be right up your alley also.  Very similar profile and action to a zako, but they are a bit lighter in weight and a little more durable.  The 3.5" is what I put on a minimax.  This was a BR recco to me in the first place.

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lake_Fork_Live_Magic_Shad_Swimbait/descpage-LFLMS.html?from=basres&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhYS_BhD2ARIsAJTMMQbltmrwqwzMzAOLhqHeQXIKoeHT6NptSzy8HPyelPlOYFbULAzGSS0aAtreEALw_wcB

 

 

On 3/24/2025 at 12:02 PM, Bass Rutten said:

Me likey!!! As an aside, after trying many trailers I've found what has become my favorite minimax trailer, the missile baits ned bomb. Perfect body thickness and length right out of the package, great subtle fluttering tail action, and pretty durable too.

 

I'm going to have to try that.  I have a few ned bombs for fishing on a ned setup but never considered them for a trailer.  I bet they would be great as a finesse jig trailer as well. 

I'm holding out for the Baby Jack to be released before I dump another paycheck into chatterbaits. 

9 minutes ago, JHoss said:

I'm holding out for the Baby Jack to be released before I dump another paycheck into chatterbaits. 

They're out now, TW has them in stock

I bought a bunch of chatter baits already. Ether I’m working them wrong  or what, they just don’t seem to work for me. 

i'm there with @GRiver.  i think i have taken 3 fish with a chatter.  i dont have the juice. 

1 hour ago, A-Jay said:

 

Bait monkey just ate a slice of cold pizza and 2 smokes in a row after getting through with me on this one.

A-Jay

 

oh....mental image isnt working for me.  hahaha...i might need minds-eye bleaching. 

25 minutes ago, Peacedivision said:

They're out now, TW has them in stock

I thank you and the Bait Monkey thanks you, but my checking account does not. 

Just now, JHoss said:

I thank you and the Bait Monkey thanks you, but my checking account does not. 

I almost grabbed some but they're not in the CA warehouse yet so it would be slow UPS shipping. Did get a couple of the mini evos though.

14 minutes ago, Peacedivision said:

I almost grabbed some but they're not in the CA warehouse yet so it would be slow UPS shipping. Did get a couple of the mini evos though.

I'm in VA and they're projected to be here Thursday with standard shipping. Hopefully they are because they sure like to eat a mini max in the lake I'm fishing Saturday.

56 minutes ago, Peacedivision said:

They're out now, TW has them in stock

Not in stock yet, I have 8 on back order from 3/20. Two of each, Brett's Bluegill, White, Chartruse/white and Golden Shiner. Supposed to be shipped beginning of April.  Checking the TW website it appears they are now in stock.

FM

Almost gave in when I saw the email but told myself I need to use the couple of mini maxs I haven't even opened yet before I pick one up. My willpower seems to be holding so far but if they do another 20% off sale all bets will most likely be off.

What is the difference between the baby jack and the minimax? 

12 minutes ago, Bandersnatch said:

What is the difference between the baby jack and the minimax? 

Besides the cost difference,

I'm hoping the  Elite Evo Mini Max has a bigger hook.

Getting conflicting info though.

A BKK 3 is what I'm expecting to see once I get them in hand.

If not, back they go.

A-Jay

Jackhammer and Baby Jack costs the same amount?

17 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

-6Jackhammer and Baby Jack costs the same amount?

 Elite Evo Mini Max is $5-6 cheaper.

A-Jay

8 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

 Elite Evo Mini Max is $5-6 cheaper.

A-Jay

Yup. And it shows the Baby Jack is the same $15.99 as the full-size Jackhammer. I don't see sales being that great with the cheaper MiniMax EVO available. 

7 hours ago, Bass Rutten said:

Me likey!!! As an aside, after trying many trailers I've found what has become my favorite minimax trailer, the missile baits ned bomb. Perfect body thickness and length right out of the package, great subtle fluttering tail action, and pretty durable too.

I bought some ned bombs at christmas just for trailers 👍

Uggggh I didn't think I needed anything before spring 

15 hours ago, KP Duty said:

I bought some ned bombs at christmas just for trailers 👍

The 3 inch yamamoto zako makes an awesome minimax trailer as well. 

I'll buy some...

 

I didnt know the baby jack existed though. Might pick up to of the evo mini max and 1 of the baby jack to compare. Honestly, I probably wont be paying jackhammer prices unless I notice a big uptick in bass. Maybe I'm dumb but my regular mini max chatterbaits start vibrating really fast.

 

@Bass Rutten Thank you for that tip, I have a few bags of those and wanted something a bit meatier than the zoom split tails I've been using on my minis. Fits the bill. 

On 3/24/2025 at 3:02 PM, Bass Rutten said:

Me likey!!! As an aside, after trying many trailers I've found what has become my favorite minimax trailer, the missile baits ned bomb. Perfect body thickness and length right out of the package, great subtle fluttering tail action, and pretty durable too.

Anyone know how the Ned bomb compares to the spunk shad? 

14 minutes ago, woolleyfooley said:

Anyone know how the Ned bomb compares to the spunk shad? 

3.5" spunk shad on a 3/8 mini max, skirt has been trimmed.

Just now, Peacedivision said:

3.5" spunk shad on a 3/8 mini max, skirt has been trimmed.

Thank you! How is the action compared to the Ned bomb? I almost exclusively use the spunk shad but the Ned bomb does look interesting.