Z-Man Fishing Products TRD HogZ Soft Baits

Mimicking a variety of invertebrates that make up the bulk of a bass’ diet, the 3″ TRD HogZ™ is a ribbed, compact-profile creature bait designed to pair perfectly with Z-Man’s Finesse ShroomZ™ and NedlockZ™ jigheads for Midwest finesse-style applications. Featuring legs and twin tails that quiver at the slightest movement, its buoyant ElaZtech body stands up off the bottom at rest, bringing the bait to life. TRD HogZ are a game-changing option for Ned Rig anglers experiencing tough bites, or simply seeking to maximize their time on the water with as much fish-catching action as possible.

This bait comes in miscellaneous colors.
[Product Specs]

• Size: 3″
  
• 6 per pack
• Available at: many tackle retailers nationwide or at www.zmanfishing.com

[Techniques] This bait can be fished at all depths, but works best in shallower water – around 10 feet or less. Pair this up with a 6’9”-7’3” medium light or medium spinning setup.  Many anglers fish this on light line – some opting for a braid mainline (10-20lb test braid), to a fluorocarbon leader (6-10 lb test).  The most common presentation for a ned rig is to very slowly drag it along the bottom around areas that you know fish are living.  Particularly effective around shallow cover such as rocks, gravel, grass, or isolated pieces of shallow wood where fish are living, this bait will trigger both numbers of fish, as well as big bass!

[Recommended Gear]

• Reel:  5.2:1 ratio Spinning Reel
  
• Rod:  Medium Light or Medium action Spinning rod
  
• Main Line: 10-20lb test braid
• Leader Line: 6-12lb test fluorocarbon

[Our Take] The Ned Rig technique has exploded onto the bass fishing scene over the past few seasons and this bait is a unique profile that imitates forages like crawfish more naturally.  Pair this with your favorite ned rig jighead, throw it around shallow or mid-depth cover/structure, and you’ll be surprised with the quality of bass this bait catches., it’s a great bait that triggers big bass to bite!