{"product_id":"z-man-slim-swimz-paddletail-swimbait","title":"Z-Man Slim SwimZ | ElaZtech Finesse Paddletail Swimbait","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZ-Man Slim SwimZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZ-Man Slim SwimZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a downsized finesse swimbait designed for situations when fish are feeding on smaller forage or simply won't commit to a larger soft plastic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5\" and 3\" sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Slim SwimZ combines a slender baitfish profile with Z-Man's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10X Tough ElaZtech construction and curved paddle tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to produce natural swimming action at a wide range of retrieve speeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Florida anglers, it's an excellent match when \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esnook, redfish, speckled trout and small tarpon are feeding on glass minnows, fry and other small baitfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinesse Baitfish Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Slim SwimZ is designed around a narrow, compact baitfish profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat smaller silhouette makes it especially effective when predators are keyed in on small forage and ignoring larger paddletails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's also an excellent choice in clear water, around pressured fish or anytime a more subtle presentation is needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurved Paddle Tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the defining features of the Slim SwimZ is Z-Man's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecurved paddle-tail design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tail is engineered to produce a natural pulsing and swimming action throughout the retrieve, including at slower speeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat allows anglers to crawl the bait through an area when fish are less aggressive or increase the retrieve speed when actively searching for feeding fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10X Tough ElaZtech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many of Z-Man's most popular soft plastics, the Slim SwimZ is constructed from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10X Tough ElaZtech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe extremely durable material resists tearing and can often withstand repeated strikes that would quickly destroy conventional soft plastics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElaZtech is also naturally buoyant and exceptionally soft, helping give the small bait additional movement in the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatch Small Forage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are plenty of situations where downsizing makes the difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen inshore predators are feeding on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglass minnows, fry or other small baitfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, throwing a larger paddletail can simply be too much.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Slim SwimZ gives anglers a compact presentation that more closely matches that smaller forage while still providing enough tail action to get noticed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; Saltwater Versatility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the Slim SwimZ is an excellent Florida inshore bait, it isn't limited to saltwater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compact profile is equally effective for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elargemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie and white bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly when fish are feeding on smaller baitfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes the Slim SwimZ one of those soft plastics that can easily move between the freshwater and saltwater sides of the tackle box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5\" – 8 Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\" – 6 Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2.5-inch model provides the smallest finesse presentation, while the 3-inch version adds a little more profile while maintaining the Slim SwimZ's compact baitfish shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlender finesse swimbait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in 2.5\" and 3\" sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10X Tough ElaZtech construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExclusive curved paddle tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulsing swimming action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffective at slow retrieve speeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact baitfish profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent imitation of glass minnows and fry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely durable soft-plastic construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally buoyant ElaZtech material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater and saltwater applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple colors available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeckled Trout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall Tarpon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLargemouth Bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmallmouth Bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrappie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass Minnow Imitations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinesse Fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInshore Fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrass Flats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMangrove Shorelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressured Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the Z-Man Slim SwimZ?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Slim SwimZ fills an important role when \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmaller forage demands a smaller presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts slender body provides a finesse profile, while the curved paddle tail maintains plenty of swimming action without requiring an aggressive retrieve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombine that with the durability and softness of ElaZtech, and you have a small swimbait that can handle repeated strikes while maintaining its action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fish won't eat a larger paddletail, downsizing to a Slim SwimZ can make a big difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremier Tackle Take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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