The Best Way To Retrieve The Slam Shady EZ ShrimpZ (For More Strikes)
- By: Wyatt Parcel
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The Z-Man EZ ShrimpZ is a great lure.
And then you add in the Slam Shady color and scent, and you’ve got yourself an irresistible combo!
But if you want to make the most out of this new shrimp lure, you’ll need to know the best way to retrieve it.
So in this new video, you’ll learn the best retrieve (and a quick rigging tip) to get more strikes.
Check it out below!
How To Retrieve The Slam Shady EZ ShrimpZ [VIDEO]
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Spoiler alert: twitch, twitch, pause!
And there are many ways to rig up this lure.
Owner Twistlock.
Trout Eye Jig Head.
Mustad Grip Pin.
But with my preferred retrieve, I like to use a Texas Eye Jig Head.
The biggest reason why I use these jig heads is the articulating eye.
When the lure comes down and settles, the eye allows subtle movement of the shrimp’s body in the water.
There’s a lot of versatility for this lure even when it’s just sitting on the bottom.
For the twitch, twitch, pause retrieve, pop the lure up with your wrist in the opposite direction of where the lure is in the water and incorporate pauses.
Trout and snook will strike as the lure is falling on the pause.
And if you’re targeting redfish, slow down your retrieve and allow a little more time on the bottom in the strike zone.
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slow, straight retrieve/slow-rolling it works great for redfish as well*
What type of knot? for the Texas eye jig, you recommended.
Because the jighead allows articulation and freedom of movement for the soft plastic, you can tie your favorite snug knot to this jig, allowing for a stronger connection with all the freedom of a loop knot!
Great tip Wyatt – one question – what size was the Texas eye jig you recommend?
I prefer a 1/8th or a 3/16th for the shallow scenarios that I tend to lean on the EZ shrimp in… 1/8th for anything up to about 2 feet and and 3/16th to about 4 feet. Anything over that I’m likely switching to the power prawn, but in theory you could just bump up to a 1/4th.
What size jig?
I prefer a 1/8th or a 3/16th for the shallow scenarios that I tend to lean on the EZ shrimp in… 1/8th for anything up to about 2 feet and and 3/16th to about 4 feet. Anything over that I’m likely switching to the power prawn, but in theory you could just bump up to a 1/4th.
Nice Video Wyatt! My question is when would you use this instead of the POWER PRAWN? The PP has a great action tail sooo?
Sorry I didn’t see Corky’s question
All good Bob!
Slam Shady shrimp or Power Prawn?
really prefer the EZ shrimp for shallow, finnese presentations as the action is more delicate and hangs in the column longer… this plays well into pulling strikes from fish as the slow decent or even deadstick (as the lure sways in the current on the articulated jighead). It’s not a great choice for covering a ton of ground, and should definitely be fished slower than the Power Prawn, but that can be both a pro and a con… you’ll cover less ground but when it comes to finnikey fish, the more buoyant ElaZtech will suspsend longer and really entice those slow and lethargic fish to come strike!
The Power Prawn is more suited for bouncing through areas quickly, and getting to the bottom fairly fast! It’s probably the best shrimp-style search bait, and definitely my favorite for jogging deeper water structure. If I’m fishing over 2-3 feet of water for fish, I’ll likely default to the Power Prawn
I like this rigging method for that lure but was wondering if you think those Texas Eyes could also be used on the Power Prawn?
They can work, but I really prefer the jigheads/weedless jigs that we include with the Power Prawns (as they were designed in unison with the mold to provide the best action)
Good stuff Wyatt! I like the idea of using the Texas Eye on them. I’ve got some of those jig heads but really haven’t found a purpose for them in my normal routine. I’ll have to try that out. Thanks!
Thanks Pat! The Texas Eye is a favorite of mine for a weedless presentation on any Z-Man Plastic. The natural buoyancy of that ElaZtech pairs well with the front weighted jighead, and the articulation is a phenomenal feature for slow presentations!
Thanks Pat! The Texas Eye is a favorite of mine for a weedless presentation on any Z-Man Plastic. The natural buoyancy of that ElaZtech pairs well with the front weighted jighead, and the articulation is a phenomenal feature for slow presentations!
Nice T-tail catch! I’ve never been with anyone who caught, or bragged to have caught, a T-tail on a lure.
Thanks Rex! Luckily I had Justin and Luke with me, and they definitely hammer those trips with the Power Prawn often! From what they were telling me, sightcasting with lures is one of the most effective ways to get them to eat!
Wyatt, compare times you would use the slam shady EZ ShrimpZ versus times you would use the Power Prawn. Seems like two great shrimp imitations, and I have done so well with the Power Prawn, when and why would I want to switch to the EZ ShrimpZ? Thanks Corky.
I really prefer the EZ shrimp for shallow, finnese presentations as the action is more delicate and hangs in the column longer… this plays well into pulling strikes from fish as the slow decent or even deadstick (as the lure sways in the current on the articulated jighead). It’s not a great choice for covering a ton of ground, and should definitely be fished slower than the Power Prawn, but that can be both a pro and a con… you’ll cover less ground but when it comes to finnikey fish, the more buoyant ElaZtech will suspsend longer and really entice those slow and lethargic fish to come strike!
The Power Prawn is more suited for bouncing through areas quickly, and getting to the bottom fairly fast! It’s probably the best shrimp-style search bait, and definitely my favorite for jogging deeper water structure. If I’m fishing over 2-3 feet of water for fish, I’ll likely default to the Power Prawn.
Great Explanation!