Z-MAN Graph ShadZ 3.8 in. 1/4 oz. – Smelt

Z-MAN Graph ShadZ 3.8 in. 1/4 oz. – Smelt

The Z-MAN Graph ShadZ is a pre-rigged ElaZtech paddle tail swimbait on a lead head jig, ready to fish straight out of the package. The 3.8 in. body paired with a 1/4 oz. head is a versatile all-around swimbait setup for bass, walleye, trout, and any species that feeds on baitfish. Smelt is a natural, translucent silver/white color that precisely imitates smelt and juvenile baitfish in clear, cold-water fisheries — a must-have color for Great Lakes and Northern reservoir fishing.

Key Features

• 3.8 in. ElaZtech paddle tail body — produces a lifelike swimming action at any retrieve speed on medium spinning or casting gear
• 1/4 oz. lead head — versatile weight for slow-rolling at depth, casting distance, and maintaining contact through the water column
• ElaZtech construction — 10x tougher than standard soft plastic; stays rigged through multiple fish
• Smelt color — a natural translucent silver/white that imitates smelt and juvenile baitfish; the go-to color for smallmouth bass, walleye, and perch in clear Northern fisheries where smelt are the primary forage

How to Fish It

Cast and slow-roll along rocky points, gravel bars, and open water on medium spinning or casting gear with 10–14 lb fluorocarbon. Smelt is the natural choice in clear, cold-water lakes and rivers where bass, walleye, and trout are actively targeting smelt and silver baitfish. Especially effective in the spring during the smelt run.