Z-MAN · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Z-MAN ElaZtech Swimmin Trout Trick, Paddletail, 8 Colors
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A soft plastic paddletail swimbait with ElaZtech construction and the Trout Trick action.
The Z-Man Swimmin' Trout Trick is a 3.5-inch paddle-tail soft swimbait built on the Trout Trick body, with a paddle tail that gives it a side-to-side swimming motion. It is made in the USA from ElaZtech plastic, which is naturally buoyant, and it comes in eight colors. Anglers often rig it on a light jighead in the 1/8 to 1/4 oz range, where the paddle tail stays in motion on a slow retrieve.
Best for
- Jighead presentations for trout
- Water clarity variations (8 colors available)
- Light line and finesse setups
Skip if
- You fish fast-moving streams
- You need suspending baits
Strengths
- ElaZtech is 10x tougher than standard soft plastic
- Naturally buoyant material offers lifelike action
- Trout Trick design attracts strikes
- Eight colors match different water conditions
Trade-offs
- Requires a quality jighead for best action
- Buoyancy may not suit all jigging depths
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
Specifications
| Type | paddletail swimbait |
|---|---|
| Material | ElaZtech (10x tough, buoyant) |
| Tail type | Paddletail |
| Color count | 8 available colors |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Margarita Lime Chicken, Plum Chartreuse, Pumpkin Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Ralphs Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl Blue Glimmer | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Purple Death | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 | 3.5 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Redbone |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Redbone.
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