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Z-MAN HellraiZer Tail Blade Bait, 5 in, Scaly Shad
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- 3 x 3 x 1 inches
Quick take
Self-walking topwater lure with weighted tail blade for surface strikes.
The HellraiZer is a 5 inch self-walking topwater bait driven by a weighted tail blade, so a plain straight retrieve brings it up and across the surface. It carries a feathered treble at the rear and weighs 5/8 oz. This Scaly Shad pattern suits anglers who want a noisy, flashy surface lure that needs no special rod work.
Best for
- Explosive surface strikes
- Shallow water and cover
- Bass feeding on small baitfish
Skip if
- You fish deep water
- You need slow-sinking action
Strengths
- Self-walking action on straight retrieve
- Weighted tail blade generates commotion
- Creates large splash and surface disturbance
Trade-offs
- Requires active retrieve to walk
- Large splashing spooks pressured fish
- Limited to surface presentations
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Shad | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Ghost Gill, Ghost Shad | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Chrome, Scaly ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bone | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Matte Black, Purple Death | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-Man HellraiZer Topwater Bait, 4-5 in | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:5 in | Color:Matte Black | Suits:Muddy water |
| Z-MAN HellraiZer Tail Blade Bait, 5 in, Scaly Shad | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:5 in | Color:Scaly Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
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
| Lure weight | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Color | Scaly Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Scaly Shad.
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