Z-MAN · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Z-MAN MinnowZ Paddle Tail Swimbait, 3 in, Purple demon
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- Item weight
- 0.07 Pounds
- 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.
This 3-inch paddle tail swimbait comes in a purple demon color, aimed at anglers after bass, striped bass, flounder, speckled trout, snook and redfish. Its split dorsal allows weedless rigging, so it can be fished around cover. It suits a jighead or weighted hook for anglers who want a soft paddle tail on the line.
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
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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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 |
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 |
| Color | Purple demon |
| Color family | Dark |
| 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 Purple demon.
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