Z-MAN · Hollow-Body Frogs
Z-Man Pop ShadZ, 5 in, 5-Pack, Mud Minnow
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Size: 5"
- 5"
- Item weight
- 0.01 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 4.97 x 0.5 x 6.95 inches
Quick take
A 5-inch high-floating topwater popper made from ultra-tough ElaZtech material that creates surface disturbance and mimics wounded baitfish.
The Mud Minnow 5-inch Pop ShadZ is a floating surface popper with a thin rat tail that moves at the slightest twitch. A deep belly slot makes it easy to rig weedless, and it suits anglers working topwater around cover in fresh or salt water.
Best for
- Topwater fishing in vegetation and lily pads
- Weedless rigging through grass and timber
- Bass and pike in shallow lakes and ponds
Skip if
- You need subsurface or deep presentations
- You are casting long distances in open water
Strengths
- ElaZtech material is 10 times tougher than standard soft plastics
- High buoyancy keeps the lure in strike zone on pause
- Weedless rigging reduces snags in heavy cover
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic material degrades after multiple strikes
- Cupped face creates noise that may spook fish in quiet water
- Limited casting distance compared to hard topwater lures
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | topwater soft plastic |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Count | 5 baits per pack |
| Material | ElaZtech, 10x tough |
| Made | USA |
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- 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
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Mud MinnowThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 Pop ShadZ Popper, 5 in, Bad Shad | Length:5 in | Color:Bad Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Z-Man Pop ShadZ, 5 in, 5-Pack, Mud Minnow | Length:5 in | Color:Mud Minnow | Suits:Clear 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
| Length | 5 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Weedless | Yes |
| Color | Mud Minnow |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Mud Minnow.
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