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Z-MAN · Soft Jerkbaits
Z-MAN Scented Jerk ShadZ Soft Jerkbait, 4 inch, Shiner
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- Item weight
- 0.04 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 7.2 x 5 x 0.3 inches
Quick take
A 4 inch ElaZtech soft jerkbait with split paddle tail and natural mullet scent, rigged weightless to slow-sinking.
The Shiner colorway of this 4 inch Z-Man jerkbait comes five to a pack, made from ElaZtech soft plastic and coated in a mullet-scented gel. A hook slot allows weedless rigging, and the bait works weightless for a slow flutter or on a jighead near bottom. It suits anglers targeting redfish, snook, flounder, bass or smallmouth.
Best for
- Twitching near inshore structure for redfish and sea trout
- Drop-shot rigs for finesse saltwater species
- Weedless rigging in shallow coastal habitat
Skip if
- You fish open-water trolling scenarios
- You need fast-sinking lures for deep jigging
Strengths
- ElaZtech material is 10X tough and recovers shape after strikes
- Natural Pro-Cure mullet scent adds sensory attraction
- Salt impregnation balances buoyancy for slow presentations
Trade-offs
- 4 inch size targets small to mid-size fish only
- Saltwater use requires regular rinsing to prevent material degradation
- Scent dissipates over time and repeated use
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Flipping & pitching
- Drop shot
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Redfish
- Flounder
- Snook & tarpon
- Bottom fish
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 Scented Jerk ShadZ, 4 in, 5-Pack | Length:4 in | Color:Electric Chicken | Suits:Redfish, flounder, snook & tarpon and bottom fish |
| Z-MAN Scented Jerk ShadZ Soft Jerkbait, 4 inch, Houdini | Length:4 in | Color:Houdini | Suits:Redfish, flounder, snook & tarpon and bottom fish |
| Z-MAN Scented Jerk ShadZ Soft Jerkbait, 4 inch, Pearl | Length:4 in | Color:Pearl | Suits:Clear and stained water, redfish, flounder, snook & tarpon and bottom fish |
| Z-MAN Scented Jerk ShadZ Soft Jerkbait, 4 inch, Shiner | Length:4 in | Color:Shiner | Suits:Clear and stained water, redfish, flounder, snook & tarpon and bottom fish |
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 in |
|---|---|
| Weedless | Yes |
| Pack count | 5 |
| Color | Shiner |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Redfish, Bottom fish, Flounder and Snook & tarpon |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Shiner.
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