Softbait / Soft Plastic

Z-Man - Jerk ShadZ

In stock

$1278

Size: 7"

Colour: Nuked Pilchard Glow

Why this colour

Charges up and glows - the pick for dark, deep or murky water.

Z-Man

How to fish this lure The retrieve, the rig, and the colour Big Kev would tie on.

Specifications

TypeSoftbait / Soft Plastic

Length7" / 17.8cm

Pack Quantity4 per pack

About this lure

The Scented Jerk ShadZ™ is designed to perfectly imitate an injured baitfish, delivering an erratic darting action that predatory fish can’t resist. The split-tail design creates natural movement whether you’re twitching it, slow-rolling it through the water column, or bouncing it along the bottom. Infused with powerful Pro-Cure® Super Gel scent and built from 10X Tough ElaZtech®, these soft baits last longer, swim better, and keep getting eaten by hungry snapper, kingfish, kahawai, and more.

Split-tail jerkbait action – erratic darting movement that mimics wounded baitfish
Pro-Cure® Super Gel infused – strong scent trail that encourages aggressive strikes
10X Tough ElaZtech® material – extremely durable construction that outlasts standard soft baits
Multiple sizes available – options to match baitfish and target different species
Deadly across NZ species – ideal for snapper, kahawai, kingfish, and john dory

How to work it

Rig the Jerk ShadZ on a jighead sized to your depth and current, then work it with sharp twitches of the rod tip to trigger the erratic, darting action that mimics a wounded baitfish. Pause between twitches to let it dart and glide - that stop-start cadence is often where the strike comes.

The split-tail design also responds well to a steady slow-roll through the mid water column, or you can hop it along the bottom for fish holding deep. Vary the retrieve until you find what the fish want on the day.

The Pro-Cure Super Gel scent adds a trail that encourages aggressive strikes, and the 10X Tough ElaZtech material stands up to repeated hits. Match the size to local baitfish and pair with a spin outfit suited to your target - snapper, kahawai, kingfish, and john dory are all on the menu.

Which colour, and when

PearlNatural baitfish profile that shines in clear water and bright daylight.

Smoky ShadNatural baitfish profile that shines in clear water and bright daylight.

ShinerChrome flash that pulls fish from a distance in clear, bright conditions.

Bad ShadNatural baitfish profile that shines in clear water and bright daylight.

The DealBlue/silver flash that reads as a natural baitfish in clear water and bright light.

Gussy's Glimmer BlueColour code only - pick by local knowledge or to match the conditions; how the lure is fished matters more than the exact pattern here.