Z-Man - MinnowZ

In stock6 per pack

$1198

Size: 3"

Colour: Avocado

Why this colour

Green pumpkin with red flake reads as a natural bottom-dweller in clear, weedy water.

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

Specifications

TypeSoftbait / Soft Plastic

Length3" / 7.62cm

Pack Quantity6 per pack

About this lure

Key Features:

Target species: Bass, snapper, flathead, redfish, snook, trout, flounder
Lure type: Soft plastic paddle tail swimbait
Length: 3 inches
Pack size: 6 per pack
Colours: Over 50 options, including natural and UV-reactive patterns
Material: 10X Tough ElaZtech for extreme durability
Design: Realistic baitfish profile with split dorsal fin for weedless rigging
Action: Lifelike swimming motion at all retrieve speeds
Rigging: Compatible with 3/0 jigheads; ideal for Trout Eye™, HeadlockZ™, and ChinlockZ™ hooks
Applications: Versatile for freshwater and saltwater fishing, including casting, trolling, and jigging

The Z-Man MinnowZ 3" is a versatile soft plastic swimbait designed to mimic the appearance and movement of a live minnow. Its compact size and realistic profile make it effective for targeting a wide range of species in various fishing environments. Constructed from 10X Tough ElaZtech material, the MinnowZ offers exceptional durability, allowing it to withstand multiple strikes and harsh conditions. The lure's design includes a split dorsal fin, enabling weedless rigging and reducing snags. Whether you're casting in freshwater lakes or trolling in saltwater bays, the MinnowZ delivers consistent performance and lifelike action to entice predatory fish.

How to work it

The MinnowZ 3" is a soft plastic swimbait that excels on light jigheads (3/0 compatible) fished across freshwater and saltwater environments.

Cast and retrieve at a steady pace to activate its lifelike paddle-tail action-it swims effectively at all retrieve speeds, from slow crawls to faster strips.

Work it through the water column by varying your retrieve: near the surface for active fish, or drop it deeper on a weighted jighead for bottom-feeding species.

The split dorsal fin allows weedless rigging, making it ideal for casting around structure, weeds, and snags without fouling.

Which colour, and when

AvocadoGreen pumpkin with red flake reads as a natural bottom-dweller in clear, weedy water.

Glow ChartreuseHigh-vis glow that stands out when the water is dark, murky or the light has dropped.

Gold RushWarm gold flash that attracts in low light or when colour in the water cuts visibility.

Mud MinnowMud-toned natural profile that blends in when the water is lightly stained or off-colour.

Midnight OilDark silhouette that gives a hard outline in low light, night or very dirty water.

PearlClean, pale profile that matches small baitfish in clear, bright conditions.

Pink GlowHigh-vis glow pattern that stands out in low light or murky water.

RedBoneNatural green pumpkin with glitter - a clear-water, bright-day match for small baitfish.

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