Z-Man Fishing Products

Kicker CrabZ™

$5.49

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Description

A first of its kind crab imitation, the Kicker CrabZ™ accurately imitates a sideways swimming crab--the exact action that's hotly pursued by redfish and other inshore predators. Its buoyant 10X Tough ElaZtech® material mimics the natural defensive upward claw posture of crustaceans, all while outlasting other soft plastic baits by wide margins. The Kicker CrabZ’ realistic profile sports a lifelike kicker claw, segmented legs, eyes and antennae. The angler-friendly design yields easy rigging thanks to its dorsal hook slot, and its streamlined shape and sideways profile maximizes casting distance over other crab imitations, that tent to helicopter. The Kicker CrabZ' keeled belly enhances retrieve stability, and its expertly designed kicker claw produces movement and vibration at all retrieve speeds, including on the fall. The Kicker CrabZ™ pairs perfectly with Texas Eye™ Pro BulletZ™, SnakelockZ and ChinlockZ™ jigheads for a perfect weedless presentation and is available in ten striking inshore-centric colors available. First-of-its-kind crab imitation that accurately imitates a sideways swimming crab Realistic crustacean profile with lifelike body details including segmented legs, claws, eyes, and antennae Kicker claw produces movement at all retrieve speeds and on the fall, just like the trailing claw of real crab as it moves through the water Angler-friendly design allows for easy rigging and a streamlined shape that enhances casting distance and accuracy Keeled belly for stability on straight retrieves and dorsal hook pocket for weedless rigging Buoyant, 10X Tough ElaZtech® material mimics natural defensive claw posture while outlasting other softbaits Designed to pair with Pro BulletZ™, SnakelockZ™, and ChinlockZ™ jigheads to suit a variety of applications, from swimming on the surface to dragging along the bottom

Specifications

Category

Inshore Soft Baits

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

inshore

Techniques

casting, finesse

Water Column

variable

Action

sideways swimming crab

Conditions

clear water, current, open water

Field Notes

Use this crab imitation around flats, mangroves, docks, and other inshore structure where redfish and similar predators feed on crustaceans. It is designed for weedless rigging on jigheads and can be retrieved steadily or allowed to fall to trigger the kicker claw action.

Pros

  • Realistic sideways-swimming crab profile
  • Buoyant 10X Tough ElaZtech material
  • Good casting distance and weedless rigging options
  • Produces movement and vibration on the retrieve and fall

Cons

  • Specialized imitation that is less versatile than general-purpose soft baits
  • Best suited to inshore crustacean-feeding situations

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