Z-MAN · Floating Jerkbaits
Z-MAN RaZor ShadZ Floating Jerkbait, 4.5 in, 4-Pack
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Options
Color: Bad shad
- Bad shad
- Green Pumpkin
- Houdini
Size: 4.5 Inch
- 4.5 Inch
- Item weight
- 0.02 kg
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 7.25 x 0.75 inches
Quick take
A 4.5-inch floating jerkbait that dives on twitch and rises on pause, suitable for bass and redfish.
The RaZor ShadZ is a segmented, forked-tail soft plastic baitfish in a 4.5-inch size, four to a pack. Rigged unweighted on a 3/0 or 4/0 EWG hook, it floats at rest and dives with a twitch of the rod tip. Bass anglers can also use it as a trailer on a bladed swim jig when they want a fuller profile.
Best for
- Twitching over shallow weed beds
- Redfish in marsh grasses
- Drop-shot style presentations with bass
Skip if
- You fish deep water; this bait floats to surface on pause
- You need a sinking jerkbait
Strengths
- Segmented body provides realistic baitfish profile
- Floating design lets you pause over cover without sinking
- Forked tail generates erratic motion on twitch
Trade-offs
- Floating design means it rises on pause; unsuitable for deep presentations
- 4.5 inch is mid-size; some large bass ignore it
- Also works as a swim jig trailer, reducing dedicated use
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Redfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Finesse
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | soft plastic jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Count | 4 |
| Color | Bad shad |
| Material | Plastic |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bad shadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Pumpkin | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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.
Facts
| Length | 4.5 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Pack count | 4 |
| Color | Bad shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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 Bad shad.
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