Z-MAN · Spinnerbaits
Z-MAN Slingbladez Spinnerbait, 3/8 oz, Bluegill, 5/0 Hook
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.38 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
The Z-Man Slingbladez spinnerbait in 3/8 oz with a 5/0 hook pairs a StabilTrack head, which has a grooved underside and a wide base, with a light-wire 17-7 stainless frame. Its 100% silicone skirt is hand tied with copper wire, and the blades carry an electroplated finish. It suits anglers who want a bladed bait in a Bluegill pattern for cover-heavy water.
Best for
- Tournament-level bass fishing
- Clear water presentations for selective bass
- Shallow cover with precise tracking
Skip if
- You fish for panfish only
Strengths
- Stabiltrack head design eliminates rolling in current
- 17-7 stainless frame provides vibration without loss of durability
- Hand-tied silicone skirts offer superior durability and flare
Trade-offs
- 3/8 oz may be heavy for ultralight techniques
- Specialized design not necessary for casual fishing
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Advanced
Specifications
| Type | spinnerbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/8 oz |
| Color | Bluegill |
| Hook | 5/0 O'Shaughnessy VMC |
| Frame | 17-7 stainless LiveWire |
| Skirt | 100% silicone, hand-tied with copper wire |
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Clearwater Shad, Greenback Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Chart pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| BluegillThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Perch | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8 oz, 5/0 HookThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2 oz, 5/0 Hook | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
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 | Lure weight | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-MAN Slingbladez Spinnerbait, 3/8 oz, Bluegill, 5/0 Hook | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Hook size:5/0 | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Clear water |
| Z-MAN Slingbladez Spinnerbait, 1/2 oz, Bluegill | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Hook size:5/0 | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Clear water |
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
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Hook size | 5/0 |
| Color | Bluegill |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Bluegill.
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