Overview
Made for those tough days on the water when you just need to put some fish in the boat, the Z Man Trick Shotz is a finesse bait that delivers an ultra lifelike action specifically designed for drop-shotting. Featuring a ribbed body and shade-shaped tail, which create a subtle quivering action with the slightest movement of the rod tip, it is also made from Z-Man’s super-tough ElaZtech plastic, which is extremely tear resistant (great for nose hooking) and is also very buoyant for a more natural presentation. Impregnated with salt as well for added taste and texture, the Z Man Trick Shotz is available in multiple sizes and colors to perfectly match the hatch on any body of water.
| Length | Quantity |
| 3.5" | 6 |
| 4.2" | 5 |
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GreatI use these in places where longer, skinnier worms like the long shotz don't fit in as well. I tied this on and went ice fishing for some largemouth, and despite getting berated by a few HOA members, this thing was fantastic. I caught 9 largemouth in 3 hours and I caught one of those 9 twice. I would highly recommend.
The ultimate drop shot bait!This bait was specifically designed for the drop shot rig and has added salt to help the elaztech buoyancy from standing straight up. The ribs on the sides also hold gel scents amazingly well! Texas shot with a 1/0 ewg and this bait can go anywhere. Also works great as a shakey head bait on a Texas rig due to the tail end floating up off of the bottom.
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Comments: I would say that this is the best drop shot bait that I have used so far. The action from the flat tail and the natural buoyancy from the ElaZtech makes this thing a killer. As a bank fishermen, its my go to because drop shot is one of my favorite techniques and knowing this thing is staying level when casted far is awesome.
From: Lucas: CA 7/21/23
Comments: Extremely versatile bait in both sizes. The small one is a great ned bait it has landed me some dandy smallmouth out of little streams. They are great for drop shot. The larger size is just barely big enough for a big bite baits shorty ewg head, it's like a larger weedless ned. I plan trying these with a hover juggle technique I imagine the larger size will be really good we will see.
From: Andy: Indiana 7/7/23
Comments: Somewhat surprised this bait isn't more popular. Its designed to be fished on a DS but works well on a jighead. The only con to this bait is that it floats almost to well. If you fish this on a DS sometimes it has the tendency to float parallel to the line which doesn't look natural to me. I cant ignore the fact ive done well on this bait. As long as you don't have the tails bitten off by panfish snag them or have them thrown from the hook they last for dozens of fish.
From: Omar - 8/24/20
Comments: Try ned-rigging these on a 1/15oz ned rig mushroom head jig and thank me later. Just went out with these on a highly pressured muddy pond (used the gobe bryant) and ended up with 5 largemouths within about 10 casts. Will definitely be re-ordering!
From: Mike: Northern Alabama 7/10/20
Comments: Don't think these are the best for drop shot. They float straight up when I tested them In a tank. Good on a jig head but for a dropshot id rather have the bait sit horizontally.
From: Unknown - 4/17/19
Comments: Pair this with a Roboworm drop shot hook with the keeper and this bait will catch em all day. Caught over 30 fish on one bait, other brands tear up in one or two bites. Absolutely perfect!
From: Tim: Iowa 8/11/18
Comments: BEST, most economical drop shot bait on market. I seldom use more than one in a day. Easily catch 20 fish on each one. If you drop shot a lot, vertically, like we do here, you know that is a big deal.
From: Coach - 6/15/18
Comments: The Best Drop Shot, Ned, and Damiki rig bait made. The Elaztec material takes a pounding on NUMEROUS fish catches. Elaztec is not friendly with other plastics. So, keep baits separated from other plastics and direct intense sunlight. They will melt and fuse together !! Furthermore, when glued to a jig head it will last for days until you snag. When you are snagging bottom, you are not fishing. So get'cha some, you won't be disappointed! Tight Lines!!
From: Unknown: Prescott, AZ 6/8/18
Comments: No need to ever buy another drop shot bait, in my opinion. Yesterday, I caught 15 fish on one bait and it's still on the hook. The only thing that caused me to change baits is some of these spotted bass can eventually tear the tail off. This is a super drop shot bait and The Deal is a perfect imitation of a shad. My buddy thinks they are expensive, but in the long run, they are a very economical bait.
From: Coach: Shell Knob 6/7/18
Comments: I know these were mad for drop shotting but give it a try on a ned rig or damiki rig.
From: Hunter: Louisiana 1/25/18
Comments: Awsome on first cast caught a 1lb. BASS. I knew this can be a game changer. Rigged with the finess trout eyes can be deadly. Let it for on the bottom or bounce it lime a struggling shad.
From: Unknown: Ontario, CA 1/1/18
Comments: Deadly on speckled trout and other saltwater species
From: Jack: Florida 11/28/17
Comments: My favorite drop shot bait. They actually float unlike many other drop shot baits. GP Goby and The Deal are both great colors!
From: Tracker Man - CT 11/20/17
Comments: Z Man ElaZtech quality product so very durable and good quality. I however was very disappointed in the Coppertreuse color. My package of Coppertreuse had very little chartreuse on the bottom which was the reason I bought them in the first place. The bait pictured on the site is clearly a 2 tone bait. I could have done a better job with a yellow paint pen.
From: Josh: Nebraska 9/20/17