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Z-MAN · Bladed Jigs (Chatterbait-style)
Z-MAN StreakZ, 3.75 in, Shiner
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.2 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 9 x 6 x 2.2 inches
Quick take
Soft plastic chatterbait bodies that sit nose-down on light jigs or drop-shot rigs.
Best for
- Drop-shot presentations in clear water
- Light jig heads for finesse fishing
Skip if
- You fish heavy cover requiring weedless rigs
- You want complete lures with hook and head included
Strengths
- ElaZtech material is 10x tear-resistant for durability
- Buoyant design creates nose-down posture on drop-shot
- Split-tail design adds tail movement and subtle action
Trade-offs
- Requires separate purchase of jig head and hook
- Material softness may cause durability issues with repeated casting
- Buoyancy works better on light rigs than heavy jigs
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Drop shot
- Flipping & pitching
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
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph's Shad, Shiner, Smoky ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Watermelon Red | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold Rush | 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 StreakZ, 3.75 in, Pearl | Length:3.75 in | Color:Pearl | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Z-Man StreakZ Chatterbait Body, 3.75 in, 6-Pack | Length:3.75 in | Color:Ralph's Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Z-MAN StreakZ, 3.75 in, Shiner | Length:3.75 in | Color:Shiner | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Z-MAN StreakZ, 5 in, Opening Night | Length:5 in | Color:Opening Night | Suits:— |
| Z-MAN StreakZ, 5 in, The Deal | Length:5 in | Color:The Deal | Suits:— |
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 | 3.75 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 6 |
| Color | Shiner |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Shiner.
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