{"product_id":"z-man-drop-kickerz-3-5in-green-pumpkin-goby-5pk","title":"Z-MAN Drop Kickerz 3.5in Green Pumpkin Goby 5pk","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZ-MAN Drop Kickerz | 3.5 in | Green Pumpkin Goby | Drop Shot Finesse Soft Plastic | Natural Bottom-Forage Color for Clear-Water Drop Shot, Ned Rig \u0026amp; Finesse Goby Applications | 5-Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZ-MAN Drop Kickerz\u003c\/strong\u003e in 3.5 in Green Pumpkin Goby delivers Z-MAN’s ElaZtech soft plastic durability in a compact bottom-hugging goby and sculpin profile — the natural bottom-forage color that clear-water drop shot and finesse bass anglers reach for first when targeting the most selective, bottom-oriented bass in highland reservoirs, rocky natural lakes, and any fishery where goby and sculpin are the primary bottom forage. Green Pumpkin Goby’s natural brown\/green translucent profile at the 3.5 inch goby size passes the close-range bottom inspection of post-front, high-pressure, and clear-water bass that are feeding selectively on natural bottom forage at the size and color that real gobies and sculpins present on the bottom substrate. The Drop Kickerz’ goby-specific body profile combines with ElaZtech’s supple, buoyant material to produce a finesse presentation that stands up off the bottom on a drop shot rig — waving at the bass with the subtle, natural action that triggers the inspection bite from the most hesitant, bottom-oriented fish in clear-water finesse situations. Each pack includes 5 baits, providing the multi-fish durability that ElaZtech’s toughness is known for throughout a full session of drop shot and finesse fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElaZtech Material — Finesse Durability \u0026amp; Natural Action\u003c\/strong\u003e — Z-MAN’s proprietary ElaZtech soft plastic is 10X tougher than conventional soft plastics while remaining supple and buoyant; the material’s buoyancy keeps the Drop Kickerz standing upright and waving on a drop shot rig with the subtle, natural action that clear-water finesse bass cannot resist; ElaZtech’s toughness survives multiple strikes per bait, reducing replacement frequency in multi-fish drop shot and finesse sessions on pressured clear-water fisheries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoby Profile — Natural Bottom Forage Match\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Drop Kickerz’ goby and sculpin-specific body shape matches the compact, bottom-hugging profile of the goby and sculpin forage species that clear-water rocky-bottom bass target in highland reservoirs, glacial lakes, and Great Lakes tributary systems; at 3.5 inches, the profile matches the full adult goby size that mid-depth and deep clear-water bass are targeting when goby and sculpin are the dominant bottom forage; the goby body shape combined with ElaZtech’s buoyancy produces the standing, waving presentation that is most effective for stationary drop shot finesse applications on rocky and mixed bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Pumpkin Goby Color — Natural Bottom Match\u003c\/strong\u003e — natural brown\/green translucent goby-imitating profile; the most trusted natural bottom-forage color for clear-water drop shot finesse fishing; at the close inspection distances of drop shot and finesse bottom presentations, the natural green pumpkin profile matches the coloration of goby and sculpin on the substrate — the forage color that clear-water highland reservoir and natural lake bass associate with a natural bottom meal; the translucent quality in the Green Pumpkin Goby color allows light to pass through the ElaZtech body at close range, reinforcing the natural forage appearance in the clearest, most demanding clear-water finesse situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5 in — Full Goby Finesse Size\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 3.5 inch body matches adult goby size in clear-water rocky-bottom fisheries; large enough for drop shot finesse applications targeting bass feeding on full-size gobies at mid-depth and deep clear-water structure, small enough for the finesse hook sizes and light line that clear-water pressured bass applications require; the correct size for drop shot, Ned rig, and finesse Wacky applications targeting the most size-selective clear-water bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop Shot — Clear-Water Bottom Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e — the primary Drop Kickerz application; rig on a drop shot hook 12–18 inches above the weight; the ElaZtech buoyancy keeps the bait standing and waving with subtle finesse action at rest; dead-stick on rocky and mixed bottom in 8–20 feet of clear water; the Green Pumpkin Goby profile passes the close-range bottom inspection of high-pressure and post-front clear-water bass that have refused every reaction bait; shake gently in place to trigger the inspection bite from the most hesitant bottom-oriented fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNed Rig — Rocky Bottom Natural Goby\u003c\/strong\u003e — trim to desired length and rig on a Ned rig mushroom jig head; the ElaZtech buoyancy keeps the tail end elevated off the bottom with natural goby posture at rest; drag slowly across rocky and gravel bottom in 6–15 feet; the Green Pumpkin Goby color matches bottom substrate in the clearest highland reservoir and natural lake environments; particularly effective on post-front clear-water bass holding tight to bottom on main-lake secondary structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinesse Wacky — Mid-Water Natural Action\u003c\/strong\u003e — rig Wacky-style through the center of the body on a finesse Wacky hook; the ElaZtech material’s suppleness produces a natural, side-to-side waving action on the fall that triggers reaction strikes from suspended and mid-water clear-water bass; the Green Pumpkin Goby color’s natural profile is effective mid-water in clear conditions where a more subtle color is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit Shot — Shallow Clear-Water Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e — rig on a light wire hook with a small split shot 12–18 inches above; 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