Z-MAN · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Z-MAN MinnowZ, 3 in, Pack of 6
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- Item weight
- 1.44 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 5.75 x 3.5 x 0.25 inches
Quick take
Six 3-inch soft plastic paddle tail swimbaits made from durable ElaZtech material, rigged weedless with split dorsal.
The MinnowZ is a 3-inch paddle tail swimbait for anglers chasing bass, trout, redfish and snook. It is molded from ElaZtech soft plastic, and each pack holds six baits. A split dorsal fin hides the hook point, so the bait can be rigged weedless.
Best for
- Finesse jigging in vegetation for bass
- Drop-shot and shaky-head presentations
- Paired with small jig heads for panfish
Skip if
- You prefer larger swimbait profiles
- You exclusively fish heavy vegetation
Strengths
- ElaZtech construction is 10x tougher than soft plastics
- Split dorsal allows weedless rigging and hook hiding
- Realistic 3-inch minnow profile attracts multiple species
Trade-offs
- Small size requires light jig heads and line
- Limited visibility in murky or stained water
- Not ideal for heavy current or deep water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Finesse
Specifications
| Type | paddle tail swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Count | 6 baits |
| Material | ElaZtech |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Striped bass
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Flounder
- Snook & tarpon
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
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
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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 |
|---|---|
| Weedless | Yes |
| Pack count | 6 |
| Color | White |
| Color family | White |
| Target species | Bass, Striped bass, Flounder, Speckled trout, Snook & tarpon and Redfish |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is White.
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