Fish dig โem. And yet, the same creepy crawlies that provoke piscine cravings can induce the old fear factor in humans. Ponder those squishy soft, slinky critters that writhe and ripple and freak us out with their eerie tail-whipping motions. But put one of these worms on a hook and youโre nearly guaranteed to get your rod bent.ย It’s the same cause and effect created by the 2-inch Z-Manย Micro WormZ, a new, elevated-action bait that comes back to the bank or boat stuck to the jaws of some pretty cool fish.
A true-to-life aquatic invertebrate, the subtle, lively Micro WormZ gets aggressively chewed by selective trout, plus big crappies, bluegills, perch and heavily pressured bass (think BFS) in abundance. Somehowโand yet seemingly in direct conflict with its malleable, mobile bodyโa single Micro WormZ fishes with all the energy and endurance youโve come to expect from ElaZtechยฎ superplastics.
Even while some anglers assume gamefish never see live worms in the wild, the underwater realm tells the real story. The worldโs freshwater environs are home to nearly 200 species of aquatic worms, alien-like critters like turbellarians, nematodes, and oligochaeta. Add in little larval chironomids, caddis and mayflies and hundreds of other wee wormlike beasties and itโs no wonder fish are so well acquainted with the ways of the worm; all these critters are easy to chomp, kind on the palate, and packed full of energy.
But why not ditch the Styrofoam tubs and put an end to worm poop under your fingernails?
![Angler holds trout hooked with Z-Man Micro WormZ](https://fishinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/unnamed-16-1024x1007.jpg)
Crafted in the USA with Z-Manโs exclusive ElaZtech superplastic, the new Micro WormZ represents the latest critter in the trending Micro Finesse system. Endowed with a slender, segmented bodyโtelltale egg sack includedโthe soft little annelid imitation offers versatility and fish appeal to the max.
Exhibiting an intriguing, rare set of tackle talents, the Micro WormZ is both remarkably durable and squishy soft at the same time.
The softbaitโs wormlike anatomy starts with a meatier head section for quick, easy rigging on a Micro Finesse ShroomZโข jighead. The Micro WormZโ resilient body also enables single-hook wacky- or dropshot rigging, all but eliminating those pesky tears in the bait.
Now add buoyancy to the equationโ the baitโs other superpowerโ and youโre immediately wielding the next best thing to a live worm. Consider the possibility of passive actionโthe Micro WormZ’ ability to move by itselfโand you begin to understand its allure. Itโs that seemingly contradictory combination of angling advantages only possible via Z-Manโs proprietary superplastic.
![Z-Man Micro WormZ](https://fishinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/unnamed-17-1024x284.jpg)
Underwater, on a jig head, the baitโs tail rises off the bottom at rest and ripples like a flag in the breeze. Exhibiting another of its rare fish-catching advantages, the Micro WormZ leans on its buoyant personality to hover in the water instead of dropping into the substrate and disappearing from sight like traditional soft plastics.
Energy from the rod tip or fishing line transmits directly to the Micro WormZโ thin, elongated tail, which twitches and undulates unceasingly. Whether fish interpret it as an aquatic worm, larvae or leech almost doesnโt matter, as such organic action indicates living, breathing food.
โItโs nearly impossible to stop the Micro WormZ from shaking its tail,โ suggests Z-Man Brand Manager Ryan Harder, a confirmed crappie and trout sneak. โGrab the bait by its head and hold still. No matter how hard you try, the little baitโs wispy tail simply never stops quivering, vibrating, and breathing. Even when you try to dead-stick it underwater, where micro currents continuously play across the baitโs body, the little WormZ keeps kicking, fishing almost exactly like live bait.
![Bluegill hooked with Z-Man Micro WormZ](https://fishinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/unnamed-18-1024x761.jpg)
โIn testing, we put the Micro WormZ in the toughest conditions we could think ofโbig selective stream troutโand it just kept getting bit, exceeding even our own expectations,โ Harder explains. โEven when rainbow, brook and brown trout are focus-feeding on specific insect hatches, the Micro WormZ continues provoking strikes, because is simply looks and behaves like a living bite of food.โ
The new micro-baitโs innate buoyancy and tireless tail-quivering action combine to precisely mimic a live worm drifting helplessly in current, attempting to slink and undulate its way to safety.
Presented on a 1/10- to 1/30-ounce Micro Finesse ShroomZ jig head, the Micro WormZ excels in every freshwater environment, eaten by a life list of predatory speciesโselective trout and pressured bass to perch, sunfish and big crappie. Fish it as is or trim the baitโs head for an even more compact presentation. Hover and twitch the bait under a float, wacky rig, or a drop-shot or simply cast and dart it along bottom… the Micro WormZ oozes with versatility and creepy, crawly attraction.
Delivering unmatched action, soft texture, lifelike buoyancyโand the toughness to withstand countless bitesโthe multitalented Z-Man Micro WormZ is the top utility player in your โmicroโ box. Offered in 10 choice color patternsโ from Hot Chartreuse and Bubble Gum to natural Green Pumpkin and Yoga Pantsโ the Micro WormZ is available at retailers now or at zmanfishing.com (MSRP $4.99 per 8-pack).
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