Z-MAN Shad Fryz 1.75 in. – Purple Death (8 pk)

Z-MAN Shad Fryz 1.75 in. – Purple Death (8 pk)

The Z-MAN Shad Fryz is a micro ElaZtech swimbait designed to imitate juvenile shad and small baitfish fry — the forage that panfish, crappie, bass, and trout key on throughout the year. At just 1.75 inches, it is one of the most effective ultralight finesse baits on the market. Purple Death is a bold, high-contrast purple color that has long been a proven trigger for crappie, bass, and panfish — especially in stained water and under dock lights where purple creates an irresistible silhouette.

Key Features

• 1.75 in. micro profile — perfectly imitates juvenile baitfish fry for crappie, panfish, trout, and finesse bass
• ElaZtech construction — 10x tougher than standard soft plastic; stays rigged and survives multiple fish per bait
• Micro paddle tail — produces subtle, realistic swimming action even at ultra-slow speeds
• Purple Death color — a bold, high-contrast solid purple that creates a strong silhouette in stained water and under dock lights; a legendary crappie and bass color that outperforms natural hues in low-visibility conditions
• 8 per pack — more fish per pack thanks to ElaZtech durability

How to Fish It

Rig on a 1/32 to 1/16 oz. jig head on ultralight spinning gear with 4–6 lb fluorocarbon or monofilament. Slow-swim near docks, brush piles, and flooded timber. Purple Death is a go-to night fishing and dock light color for crappie and bass — the strong silhouette makes it easy to find in low-light and stained water conditions.