Z-MAN · Soft Jerkbaits
Z-Man RaZor ShadZ, 4.5 in, Smoky Shad, 4-Pack
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Color: Smoky shad
- Smoky shad
- RaZor ShadZ
Size: 4.5 Inch
- 4.5 Inch
- 4 1/2 Inch not in Smoky shad
Quick take
A 4.5 in segmented soft jerkbait that floats unweighted and dives on a twitch.
The Z-Man RaZor ShadZ in smoky shad is a 4.5-inch soft jerkbait sold in a four-bait pack. Rigged weightless, it floats at rest and dives when twitched, which suits a jerking retrieve for bass and redfish. Its segmented, fish-shaped body and forked tail give it a baitfish profile, and it also works as a trailer on a bladed swim jig.
Best for
- Weightless twitching retrieves over shallow flats and grass
- Bladed swim-jig trailers to increase profile and bulk
- Clear to lightly stained water where detail matters
Skip if
- You need heavy coverage in thick weeds
- You prefer steady swimming action over darting
Strengths
- Lifelike segmented body shape mimics natural baitfish
- Floats when rigged weightless; dives sharply on the twitch
- Forked tail adds erratic motion on the pause
- Durable ElaZtech plastic resists tearing on teeth
Trade-offs
- Requires an EWG hook for proper weedless rigging
- Weightless rigging limits casting distance in wind
- The darting action needs skilled retrieve to trigger bites
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Finesse
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | soft jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Count | 4 baits |
| Rigging | Weedless on 3/0 or 4/0 EWG hook |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Redfish
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- 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
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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 RaZor ShadZ Jerkbait, 4.5 in | Length:4.5 in | Color:RaZor ShadZ | Suits:Bass and redfish |
| Z-Man RaZor ShadZ, 4.5 in, Smoky Shad, 4-Pack | Length:4.5 in | Color:Smoky shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and redfish |
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 | 4.5 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Weedless | Yes |
| Pack count | 4 |
| Color | Smoky shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass and Redfish |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Smoky shad.
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