Z-MAN · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Z-Man Slim SwimZ 2.5 in Paddletail, 8-Pack
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- Item weight
- 18.14 g
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 7.25 x 0.5 inches
Quick take
Downsized 2.5 in paddle tail swimbait with irresistible wiggling action, ideal for panfish and small forage situations.
The Slim SwimZ in Pearl is a 2.5-inch paddle tail swimbait with a slim body and a curved tail. Anglers pick it for crappie and white bass, and for bass feeding on small forage, and it also works for seatrout and redfish chasing small baitfish. Its ElaZtech build floats when rigged unweighted, and it pairs with Finesse ShroomZ jigheads.
Best for
- Crappie and white bass on small jigs
- Largemouth and smallmouth on finesse setups
- Seatrout and redfish on inshore flats
Skip if
- You need a larger profile bait
- You prefer hard plastic lures
Strengths
- Curved paddle tail delivers irresistible wiggling action
- 10X Tough durability resists tearing and biting
- Works in fresh and saltwater
Trade-offs
- Small size requires light tackle
- Soft plastic can tear with repeated use
- Limited casting distance on ultralight rigs
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | paddle tail soft swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Count | 18 per pack |
| Tail | Curved paddle |
| Material | ElaZtech |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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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| PearlThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Multi,Gold Flake | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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 Slim SwimZ Swimbait, 2.5 in, Electric Chicken | Length:2.5 in | Color:Electric Chicken | Suits:Bass and crappie |
| Z-Man Slim SwimZ 2.5 in Paddletail, 8-Pack | Length:2.5 in | Color:Pearl | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and crappie |
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 | 2.5 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Pearl |
| Color family | White |
| Target species | Bass and Crappie |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 2.5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Pearl.
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