Overview
Offering a creature bait profile in a downsized package, the Z-Man TRD Bugz are perfect for Ned-rig applications or any other time when you need a more subtle presentation to get bites. Featuring a ribbed body and multiple appendages, the Z-Man TRD Bugz displace a tremendous amount of water for their size and produces a subtle gliding action as the fall that fish simply find irresistible. They are also made from a buoyant soft plastic that allows them to stand up off the bottom while at rest in a defensive crawdad position, which is deadly on pressured fish in tough conditions.
Specifically made for Z-Man’s Finesse Shroomz Jig Heads for a seamless Ned-rig presentation, the Z-Man TRD Bugz deliver an ultra compact profile that makes them a great option for any finesse technique like small shaky heads, drop shots, and finesse jigs. Infused with a heavy dose of salt to make fish hold on once they bite, the Z-Man TRD Bugz are perfect for those times when you need to downsize your presentation to trigger strikes.
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Comments: Absolutely killer little bait for bass, especially smallmouth though. I use an 1/8oz Outkast Tackle ned head and it gets flat out eaten. Green pumpkin for clear water and bama bug for stained to dirty. My favorite finesse jig trailer also, just add a touch of Loc-Tite gel superglue and you're in business my friend.
From: Lex: Minnesota 4/4/23
Comments: These baits flat out catch river smallies! Put it in a ned rig or as a trailer on the back of a jig and be prepared to catch 'em!
From: Unknown: 2/3/23
Comments: Had never thrown these before but a friend picked up a pack because he liked the look of them. Decided to try them out on what ended up being a 100 fish day with these accounting for about 70 of them, including the fish of the day at 4.2lbs. Lost 1 rig after about 20 fish and the 2nd one lasted for about 50. As always with zman baits, you're probably going to break off in a snag before a bass ruins your lure. Used them on 8lb sniper with a 1/10oz finesse shroomz with the bait keeper intentionally broken off so I could glue the bait to the hook.
From: Unknown 5/31/21
Comments: good for keitech football jigs
From: Unknown 11/28/20
Comments: Great bait! when nothing else works, this does! Holds up extremely well, highly recommended.
From: Albin: Stockholm, Sweden 10/30/20
Comments: Love the profile on this bait and have had success with it....the only problem is for some reason this bait falls apart at high heat...so don't leave these out in the sun on a hot California day or even in a hot garage. (I don't seem to have this problem with other Z Man plastics).
From: Bob: Danville 6/3/20
Comments: Only problem I have with this bait like the original TRD is bass love them and will choke it resulting in a kill. I've gone to skin hooking the bait in the tip which for the most part hooks the fish in the mouth. Makes rigging the bait easier on a lead head with the elastic material. Great bait for small pond bass up to and including big Tennessee river bass.
From: Tom: Milan, IN 10/7/19
Comments: All I got to say is that this little bait is the real deal. Still going strong after 30 plus fish on one bait rigged up on a 1/16oz jighead in the bama bug color.
From: Unknown: 9/29/19
Comments: These little bites are KILLERS! Throw this on a ned head or on the back of a finesse jig and you'll catch them. The color selection as always will match your local hatch. These baits are the perfect amount of bulk to get even the pickiest of bass to bite.
From: Unknown: Seattle, WA 8/18/19