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Z-MAN · Multi-Jointed Swimbaits

Z-Man Slim SwimZ, 3 in, Glass Minnows

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Color: Glass minnowsSize: 3"8 colorsChange
Item weight
22.68 g
Product dimensions
6 x 3 x 1 inches

Quick take

A 3-inch soft swimbait with curved paddle tail and 10X-durable ElaZtech material impregnated with Pro-Cure scent for finesse fishing.

The Z-Man Slim SwimZ is a 3-inch swimbait in glass minnow, with a curved paddle tail and an ElaZtech body. It is built for anglers chasing crappie and white bass, and it also works for largemouth and smallmouth bass feeding on smaller prey. Midwest finesse anglers have taken it up for temperate bass. It fits finesse minnow setups.

Best for

  • Finesse jigging for crappie and white bass
  • Largemouth and smallmouth bass targeting small prey
  • Saltwater jigging for seatrout, snook and redfish

Skip if

  • You need a large profile for big fish
  • You fish only freshwater

Strengths

  • Curved paddle tail provides subtle wobble on fast and slow retrieves
  • 10X Tough ElaZtech resists teeth and sharp structures for reuse
  • Works on light finesse jigheads without sinking uncomfortably

Trade-offs

  • Small size limits appeal to trophy-size fish
  • Durability means less scent dispersion than softer baits
  • Requires correct jighead weight to swim naturally

Fishing fit

Water
  • Freshwater
  • Saltwater
Techniques
  • Jigging
  • Casting

Specifications

Specifications
Typeswimbait
Length3 in
Count5 baits per pack
TailCurved paddle tail
Durability10X Tough ElaZtech
Scent100% natural Pro-Cure

What can I catch with this?

  • Bass
  • Crappie
  • Panfish
  • Redfish

When and where to fish it

Its see-through pattern suits clear water in bright light.

Clarity
  • Clear
Light
  • Bright

What it imitates

Its see-through pattern imitates minnows.

  • Minnow

How to choose a color and size

Color

Colors and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
Pink GlowStands out in stained or muddy water and in low light.
  • Stained
  • Muddy
  • Overcast
  • Low light
Glass minnowsThis oneGives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun.
  • Clear
  • Bright
watermelon RedLooks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look.
  • Clear
  • Bright
  • Overcast

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

This version's specifications
Length3 in
ColorGlass minnows
Color familyTranslucent
Target speciesBass, Crappie, Panfish and Redfish

Common questions

How long is it?

It is 3 in long.

What color is this version?

This version is Glass minnows.

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