Z-Man Shad FryZ 1.75" Micro Paddletail Swimbait 8-Pack

Z-Man Shad FryZ 1.75-Inch Micro Paddletail Swimbait

The Z-Man Shad FryZ offers a small shad and baby-panfish profile in a 1.75-inch paddletail swimbait. Its thin, deep body narrows into a segmented tail section that lets the paddle swim on a slow retrieve and during the fall.

Soft, durable ElaZtech allows tail movement on light jigheads while helping resist bite-offs. A molded hook slot helps you line up the body on a compatible Micro Finesse ShroomZ jighead for crappie, panfish, and trout. Each pack contains eight USA-made baits in Coconut Ice Glow; jigheads are sold separately.

Product Details

• Brand: Z-Man.
• Model: Shad FryZ.
• Length: 1.75 inches.
• Quantity: 8 baits per pack.
• Color: Coconut Ice Glow.
• Small shad and baby-panfish profile with a thin, deep body.
• Segmented tail section with a swimming paddle.
• Molded hook slot for rigging alignment.
• Soft, durable ElaZtech construction.
• Designed to pair with Micro Finesse ShroomZ jigheads.
• Target species: Crappie, panfish, and trout.
• Made in the USA.
• Jighead sold separately.

How to Fish It

Thread the body straight onto a compatible micro jighead, using the hook slot to help align the hook. Keep the segmented tail and paddle free of the hook bend. Choose a head weight suited to the depth and current, keeping the complete rig within your rod's casting rating.

Cast out, let the jig sink to the depth fish are using, and start with a slow, steady retrieve. Check the bait beside you to find a speed that keeps the paddle moving without making the body roll. If it tracks unevenly, straighten the body before casting again.

Mix short pauses into the retrieve to let the bait fall, then resume a gentle swim. Watch the line during each pause for a twitch, sideways movement, or unexpected slack. For fish holding deeper, try small lifts followed by a controlled fall rather than sharp, constant snaps.

When you feel a bite, reel into contact and use a controlled lift. Check the rig after each fish so the body stays straight and the paddle remains free to swim.

ElaZtech Care and Storage

Keep the baits in their original packaging, separate from conventional soft plastics and other incompatible materials. Avoid prolonged heat and direct sunlight during storage. Let used baits dry before putting them away, and keep the segmented tails and paddles straight rather than folded beneath other tackle.