Z-MAN · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Z-MAN Slim SwimZ Paddle Tail Swimbait, 3 Inch, 6-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.05 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 5 x 0.5 inches
Quick take
Soft 3-inch swimbait with curved paddle tail, effective for panfish but equally good for largemouth, smallmouth, redfish, and seatrout on small forage.
This Slim SwimZ has a 2.5-inch body and a curved paddle tail built for panfish and small forage. Its very buoyant ElaZtech body lifts the tail nearly straight up on a mushroom-style jig, and it works slowly through shallow water while still reaching 12 to 20 feet. Anglers after temperate bass and crappie use it on the same light jig rig.
Best for
- Crappie and panfish jigging
- Largemouth and smallmouth keyed on small forage
- Redfish and seatrout in shallow coastal water
Skip if
- You need a suspending or sinking rate
- You prefer larger profile lures
Strengths
- Realistic paddle tail swimming action attracts gamefish
- Pairs perfectly with small finesse jig heads
- ElaZtech material is durable and versatile
Trade-offs
- Small size limits use on larger fish
- Paddle tail may foul on weeds in heavy cover
- Requires light jig heads for proper action
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
Specifications
| Type | paddle tail swimbait |
|---|---|
| Count | 6 or 8 per pack |
| Tail | Curved paddle tail |
| Weight | 0.05 lb |
What can I catch with this?
- Crappie
- Striped bass
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
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 Paddle Tail Swimbait, 3 Inch, 6-Pack | Length:2.5 in | Color:Bad shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, crappie and striped bass |
| Z-MAN Slim SwimZ Swimbait, 3 in, Space Guppy | Length:3 in | Color:Space Guppy | Suits: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 |
|---|---|
| Color | Bad shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Striped bass and Crappie |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 2.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Bad shad.
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