The Jackall Chubby 38 is a compact, shallow-running crankbait that has become a staple for bream, trout and estuary anglers chasing fish tight in skinny water.
Designed to work effectively over flats, along edges and around shallow structure, it’s the perfect option when fish are feeding high in the water column.
Featuring a short diving bib, the Chubby 38 runs shallow while producing a tight, high-frequency wobble that creates plenty of vibration without overwhelming wary fish. This subtle yet effective action makes it ideal for clear water and heavily pressured systems, where a more refined presentation is often the key to getting bites.
The Chubby 38 excels around structure such as rock walls, timber, pontoons and weed beds. Its buoyant design allows it to rise quickly on the pause, helping you work it through snaggy areas with confidence. It’s especially effective when deflected off structure, often triggering reaction strikes as it changes direction.
Despite its small size, the Chubby 38 casts accurately and tracks true on a steady retrieve, while still responding well to slight variations in speed and pauses. Finished with Jackall’s premium detailing, lifelike colour patterns and quality hardware, it’s built to both attract fish and convert strikes.
Proven across Australia in both fresh and saltwater, the Jackall Chubby 38 is a must-have shallow crankbait that consistently produces when fish are feeding up high or tight to cover.
