Z-Man Continues New Product
Innovation with
Pro-Inspired, Technique-Specific Bait Offerings for 2013
Pro-Inspired, Technique-Specific Bait Offerings for 2013
Building
upon the media interest, tournament success, and ensuing consumer demand that
their 2012 new products have enjoyed, Z-Man Fishing Products, Inc. (Z-Man) will
be introducing four new products at this year’s ICAST sport
fishing industry trade show
that will continue to round out and deepen the company’s proprietary
ElaZtech® soft plastic bait line. These new offerings are the result of Z-Man’s continued commitment to
working with top professional B.A.S.S. and FLW anglers and utilizing the
most innovative technology available. Each bait has been custom tailored to fit
specific fishing situations and techniques. All of the new soft plastics are
non-toxic products that will! deliver lifelike action, incredible durability and
outstanding fish-catching performance.
“In
conjunction with our Pro Staff, we’ve created some exciting new baits for 2013
that we’re thrilled to unveil,” states Z-Man General Manager, Daniel Nussbaum.
“The new ChatterBait Elite model is without a doubt the best bladed swim jig
Z-Man has ever produced, and our new ElaZtech soft bait designs will provide
anglers who demand the toughest, softest, and most lifelike plastics even more
options to add to their arsenals.”
CHATTERBAIT®
ELITE
SIZE: 4.5 inches
WEIGHT: 3/8 and 1/2 ounce
QUANTITY: 1 bait per pack
COLORS (8): White, Chartreuse/White, Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin, Bluegill, Smoky Shad, Sexy Shad, Black/Red
Building
upon the Original ChatterBait brand bladed swim jig’s dominance in tackle
boxes—and on bass circuits—the country over, comes the new Chatterbait Elite
model. Built upon our patented, bladed swim jig design, it sports a 5/0
Gamakatsu® hook, new EZ Skirt® jig skirts with
low-profile hub, and custom head paint schemes for precise skirt matching. Top
the Elite off with a molded-in trailer keeper that prevents soft plastics from
sliding and a strengthened head-to-blade connection, and the result is an
upgraded lure that’s even more irresistible to fish—and essential to
fishermen!
“I’m
really excited about the new products we’re bringing out at ICAST this year,”
states Glenn Young, National Sales Manager for Z-Man. “The new ChatterBait
Elites I think will be a huge hit, especially with tournament anglers. Between
the Gamakatsu hook, the heads that are painted to match the skirt patterns and
the blade colors, this series will certainly live up to its Elite
name.”
“The upgrades made to the
ChatterBait—namely the much-improved hook and bait keeper—are the precise
enhancements that were needed,” comments David Walker, 2011 B.A.S.S. Elite
Series champion, 10-time Forrest Wood Cup qualifier and Z-Man Pro. “The versatility of this bait does the work
for you. I always keep a rod rigged up with one, as it produces on bodies of
water all across the country.”
FATTYZ™
SIZE:
5
inches
QUANTITY: 6 baits per pack
COLORS (8): Black Blue Flake, Watermelon, Watermelon Red, Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Candy, California Craw, Green Pumpkin Blue Flake
QUANTITY: 6 baits per pack
COLORS (8): Black Blue Flake, Watermelon, Watermelon Red, Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Candy, California Craw, Green Pumpkin Blue Flake
When
FLW Tour pro, Luke Clausen, approached Z-Man with a new bait design, the company
listened. And, the result is the FattyZ. Ideal for power-finesse situations and
equipped with a molded-in slot for easy hook penetration, it’s perfect when
paired with our Shaky® HeadZ™. Overall, this 5" bait
is unique, lifelike and super effective. And, thanks to salt-impregnated
ElaZtech®, amazingly durable.
“I
was super excited to be involved in developing the new FattyZ power finesse
worm,” remarks Luke Clausen, 2004 Forrest Wood Cup champion, 2006 Bassmaster
Classic champion, and Z-Man Pro. “It
performs well on both a Shaky Head and Texas rig and is flat out a fish-catching
machine!”
“I
really like the new FattyZ that Luke helped us design,” says Young. “Its profile looks great from any angle and
I think is our most versatile worm offering yet. I’ve been fishing this bait
since the early prototype stages and it’s been productive on a Shaky Head, Texas
rigged on a weighted jerk-bait hook, and even on an unweighted hook. I don’t see
how fish will be able to turn down such a plump offering.”
HULA
STICKZ™
SIZE:
4
inches
QUANTITY: 6 baits per pack
COLORS (8): Watermelon Red, Pumpkin, Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Shiner, Pearl, PB&J, Mud Minnow
QUANTITY: 6 baits per pack
COLORS (8): Watermelon Red, Pumpkin, Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Shiner, Pearl, PB&J, Mud Minnow
The
right bait can be the difference between a big day and coming up empty. The new
Hula StickZ is the perfect bait when finesse tactics are in order. Ideal when
paired with a light jighead or Texas-rigged, this buoyant bait stands up off the
bottom with tentacles brought to life. Better still, its salt-impregnated
ElaZtech construction ensures it’ll last. And last. And last.
“The
Hula StickZ are a cross between our ZinkerZ™ and a small tube bait,
creating a neat little finesse bait,” states Young. “Its little tentacles add
movement and action that are absolutely irresistible to finicky fish. The
extreme durability of ElaZtech allows us to make finesse baits so much softer
than our competitors, which also gives our baits more action in the water. I’m
anxious to see the many ways our customers end up rigging this little bait, as
we have some very creative brand advocates out there.”
PALMETTO
BUGZ™
SIZE:
4
inches
QUANTITY: 5 baits per pack
COLORS (8): Black Blue Flake, Watermelon Red, Black Neon, Junebug, Green Pumpkin, EZ Money, California Craw, Black Sapphire
QUANTITY: 5 baits per pack
COLORS (8): Black Blue Flake, Watermelon Red, Black Neon, Junebug, Green Pumpkin, EZ Money, California Craw, Black Sapphire
A
superb pitching, flipping and punching bait, the Palmetto BugZ’s streamlined
design allows it to slide through the nastiest cover with ease, while its
super-soft, ringed, four-inch body emits loads of vibration. Best of all, its
salt-impregnated ElaZtech construction is built to last so you can keep landing
the big ones. Cast after cast, fish after fish.
“The
Palmetto BugZ really helped us fill a void in our lineup,” comments Young. “It’s
an ideal flipping bait whose buoyancy really shows off the benefits of ElaZtech.
It will stand up and get noticed in the thickest of aquatic jungles and the
durability means it will survive the numerous attacks from the jungle creatures
it encounters. I know this bait will be a hit with anglers looking for the
ideal heavy cover flipping bait.”
B.A.S.S.
Elite Series angler, eight-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and Z-Man Pro
Staffer, Stephen Browning concurs. “The buoyancy of the all-new Palmetto BugZ
never leaves you stuck in the mud. The bait lands with its appendages in a
defensive posture just like a real crawfish and bass simply can’t
resist.”
About
Z-Man Fishing Products
A
bold, dynamic, Charleston, SC-based company, Z-Man Fishing products has prided
itself on bringing technology to anglers for over 25 years.
Z-Man
has long been one of the industry’s largest suppliers of silicone skirt
material. But, even though the company’s Original ChatterBait® was
creating stir on the major bass circuits, only a handful of pros associated
Z-Man with this tournament-winning lure.
Today,
however, all that is changing. Every day our amazing 10X Tough
ElaZtech® soft plastics are gaining momentum among the world’s
premier fresh- and saltwater baits, helping make them the fastest-growing lure
brand in America.
Z-Man’s
proprietary ElaZtech material is remarkably soft, pliable, and 10X tougher than
traditional soft plastics. ElaZtech resists nicks, cuts, and tears better than
other soft baits and boasts one of the highest fish-per-bait ratings in the
industry, resulting in anglers not having to waste time searching for a new bait
when the fish are biting. This unique material is also naturally buoyant and
floats up off the bottom, creating a more visible, lifelike, and attractive
target to game fish. Unlike most other soft plastic baits, ElaZtech contains no
PVC, plastisol or phthalates, and is non-toxic.
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