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Z-MAN · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Z-Man MinnowZ Paddle-Tail Swimbait, 3 in, 6-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.04 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 5.75 x 3.5 x 0.25 inches
Quick take
Three-inch soft paddle-tail swimbait from Z-Man with 10X Tough ElaZtech for lifelike action.
A 3-inch paddle tail swimbait sold six to a pack, this root beer and chartreuse tail version suits anglers after bass, striped bass, flounder, speckled trout, snook and redfish. The split dorsal lets it be rigged weedless, so it can be fished around cover. It is a practical pick for a jighead or weighted hook when a soft paddle tail is the plan.
Best for
- Largemouth and smallmouth bass on jig or Texas rig
- Saltwater flounder and snook on light tackle
- Multiple color options for varied conditions
Skip if
- You need hard-bodied lures for structure
- You prefer traditional worm rigging
Strengths
- ElaZtech material extremely durable and soft
- Split dorsal provides weedless rigging option
- Realistic minnow profile triggers strikes
Trade-offs
- Soft material can tear from hard-fighting fish
- 3-inch size targets smaller fish primarily
- Requires pairing with jig head or Texas rig
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
Specifications
| Type | paddle-tail swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Count | 6 |
| Material | ElaZtech |
| Durability | 10X Tough |
Facts
| Length | 3 in |
|---|---|
| Weedless | Yes |
| Pack count | 6 |
| Color | Root Beer/Chartreuse Tail |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Bass, Striped bass, Flounder, Speckled trout, Snook & tarpon and Redfish |
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 | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-MAN MinnowZ Paddle Tail Swimbait, 3 in, Blue Crab | Length:3 in | Color:Blue Crab | Suits:Muddy water, bass, striped bass, redfish, speckled trout, flounder and snook & tarpon |
| Z-MAN MinnowZ Paddle Tail Swimbait, 3 in, Purple demon | Length:3 in | Color:Purple demon | Suits:Muddy water, bass, striped bass, redfish, speckled trout, flounder and snook & tarpon |
| Z-Man MinnowZ Paddle-Tail Swimbait, 3 in, 6-Pack | Length:3 in | Color:Root Beer/Chartreuse Tail | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass, striped bass, redfish, speckled trout, flounder and snook & tarpon |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Root Beer/Chartreuse Tail.
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, Purple/Chartreuse Tail, Root Beer/Chartreuse TailThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Bluegill, Mud minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue Crab, Purple demon | 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.
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