Z-MAN · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Z-MAN Elaztech MinnowZ, 3 in, 6-Pack, Glow/Chartreuse
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- Item weight
- 0.12 Kilograms
Quick take
A 3-inch paddle tail swimbait with ElaZtech soft plastic construction, mimicking live minnows for freshwater and inshore saltwater fishing.
This 3-inch paddle tail swimbait comes as a pack of 6 in a Glow/Chartreuse color. It floats, and its split dorsal fin hides the hook point for weedless rigging or guides the bait on a jig head. Bass, striped bass, flounder, speckled trout, snook and redfish are all fair game, so it suits both freshwater and inshore anglers.
Best for
- Largemouth and smallmouth bass
- Inshore saltwater species like redfish and sea trout
- Versatile bait for casting and jigging presentations
Skip if
- You need large swimbaits
- You fish structure requiring weedless designs
Strengths
- Soft ElaZtech construction stays supple even in cold water
- Lifelike swimming action works at all retrieve speeds
- 6-pack provides multiple color options and replacement baits
Trade-offs
- 3-inch size limits appeal to very large fish
- Soft plastic body wears quickly under aggressive strikes
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
Specifications
| Type | paddle tail swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Count | 6 per pack |
| Tail type | Paddle tail |
| Material | Elaztech soft plastic |
| Color | Glow/Chartreuse and 40+ options |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Striped bass
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Flounder
- Snook & tarpon
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How deep and around what
Its weedless design is meant to come through grass, lily pads and wood with fewer snags.
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Lily pads
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Glow/Chartreuse, Root Beer/Chartreuse TailThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Mud Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Length | 3 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Weedless | Yes |
| Pack count | 6 |
| Color | Glow/Chartreuse |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Bass, Striped bass, Flounder, Speckled trout, Snook & tarpon and Redfish |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Glow/Chartreuse.
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