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Z-MAN TRD MinnowZ Swimbait, Blue Shad
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Style: Bad Shad
- Item weight
- 0.03 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 4 x 1 inches
Quick take
The Bad Shad colorway of the Z-Man TRD MinnowZ is a slim 3.5-inch soft plastic sold eight to a pack. It is made for finesse rigging, pairing with jigheads and working drop shots and split shots for bass and trout anglers.
Best for
- Ned rig and drop shot presentations for trout
- Saltwater finesse fishing for small species
- Midwest finesse techniques with light jig heads
Skip if
- You are fishing heavy cover
- You need a large profile for bigger fish
Strengths
- Extremely buoyant ElaZtech material floats slowly
- Slim profile mimics natural minnow forage
- Pairs perfectly with Finesse ShroomZ and Ned heads
Trade-offs
- Flat tail design limits movement in slack line situations
- Small size requires light tackle and skill to fish effectively
- Buoyancy limits depth when not weighted properly
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Bass
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Drop shot
- Finesse
- Skill level
- Intermediate
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 TRD MinnowZ Swimbait, Blue Shad | Length:3.5 in | Color:Blue Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Z-Man TRD MinnowZ Swimbait, 3.5 in, 8-Pack | Length:3.5 in | Color:Meat Dog | Suits:— |
| Z-MAN TRD MinnowZ Swimbait, 3 1/2 in, The Deal | Length:3.5 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 | 3.5 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 8 |
| Color | Blue Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue Shad.
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