Z-MAN · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Z-MAN MinnowZ Paddle Tail Swimbait, 3 in, Blue Crab
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- Item weight
- 3.2 ounces
Quick take
Three-inch soft paddle-tail swimbait from Z-Man with 10X Tough ElaZtech for lifelike action.
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
Facts
| Length | 3 in |
|---|---|
| Weedless | Yes |
| Pack count | 6 |
| Color | Blue Crab |
| Color family | Dark |
| 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 Blue Crab.
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Striped bass
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Flounder
- Snook & tarpon
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
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 Tail | 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 demonThis one | 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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