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Quick take

ElaZtech finesse baits sized for drop-shot rigs and light jigs, with realistic action and weedless rigging options.

This 2.75-inch Finesse TRD in the PBJ color is a stick-style soft plastic made from Z-Man's ElaZtech material. It comes as a pack of eight and suits finesse presentations aimed at bass and panfish. Its slim, dimpled body fits Ned rig setups on a small mushroom-style jighead.

Best for

  • Drop-shot fishing for bass in clear water
  • Ned rig setups on football jigs
  • Finesse jigging in summer

Skip if

  • You need a large bait for trophy fish
  • You fish heavy weeds

Strengths

  • Natural swimming action without thickbody
  • Split dorsal fin enables weedless rigging

Trade-offs

  • Small size limits larger bass targeting
  • Requires finesse techniques to fish effectively

Fishing fit

Species
  • Bass
  • Panfish
Water
  • Freshwater
  • Saltwater
Techniques
  • Finesse
  • Drop shot
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typefinesse worm
Length2.75 in
Count8
MaterialElaZtech

How to choose a color and size

Color

Colors and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
Bad ShadFlashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water.
  • Clear
  • Stained
  • Bright
  • Overcast
  • Shad
White LightningStays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud.
  • Clear
  • Stained
  • Overcast
  • Shad
Breaking Bream, Green Lantern, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange, Green/Pumpkin Goby, Perfect PerchLooks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look.
  • Clear
  • Bright
  • Overcast
Canada Craw, Drew's Craw, Hot Craw, Molting CrawMatches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season.
  • Stained
  • Crawfish
Black/Blue Flake, Blue Claw, Purple DeathShows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night.
  • Muddy
  • Low light
  • Night

Which one should I pick?

Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.

Versions of this product on this site
VersionLengthColorSuits
Z-Man Finesse TRD, 2.75 in, Green/Pumpkin GobyLength:2.75 inColor:Green/Pumpkin GobySuits:Clear water, bass, walleye, catfish and crappie
Z-Man Finesse TRD, 2.75 in, PBJLength:2.75 inColor:PBJSuits:—
Z-Man Finesse TRD, 4 in, Yoga PantsLength:4 inColor:Yoga PantsSuits:—

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

This version's specifications
Length2.75 in
Pack count8
ColorPBJ

Common questions

How long is it?

It is 2.75 in long.

What color is this version?

This version is PBJ.

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