Z-MAN Shadtron LT 4.5 in. Slow Sink – Gizzard Shad

Z-MAN Shadtron LT 4.5 in. Slow Sink – Gizzard Shad

The Z-MAN Shadtron LT is a slow-sinking ElaZtech paddle tail swimbait engineered for open-water, suspended fish, and situations where a controlled, horizontal fall outfishes a standard swimbait. The 4.5 in. profile is a versatile all-around size for bass, stripers, and hybrid stripers. Gizzard Shad is a natural, realistic imitation of one of the most abundant forage species in American reservoirs — a confidence color that produces year-round wherever gizzard shad are the primary forage.

Key Features

• 4.5 in. slow-sink profile — buoyant ElaZtech formula slows the fall rate for a controlled, horizontal presentation that excels around suspended fish and open water
• ElaZtech construction — 10x tougher than standard soft plastic; maintains action and stays rigged through multiple fish
• Paddle tail — produces a realistic, thumping swimming action at any retrieve speed, including ultra-slow
• Gizzard Shad color — a natural gizzard shad imitation with subtle gray/silver tones and a lighter belly; the year-round confidence color on virtually any reservoir where gizzard shad are the primary forage

How to Fish It

Rig on a 3/0–4/0 wide gap swimbait hook for a weightless slow-sink presentation, or pair with a 1/8–1/4 oz. underspin or ball head jig on medium spinning or casting gear with 12–17 lb fluorocarbon. Gizzard Shad is the natural, year-round choice on reservoir fisheries from the Tennessee Valley to the Great Plains.