Zman Diezel Minnowz Fishing Lure 5 Inch

Built for Aussie trophies like barra, mulloway and big flathead with a thumping paddle tail, natural body roll and ultra-durable 10X Tough construction.

The Zman Diezel Minnowz 5 Inch is a larger paddle tail soft plastic for anglers stepping up to serious fish in estuaries, impoundments and inshore reefs. It scales the proven Diezel profile to move more water, cast further and hold a true swim from a slow crawl to a fast burn, calling predators from distance when baitfish are larger.

A broad paddle and thin tail wrist generate constant vibration and body roll that fish feel in dirty water and low light. Crafted from buoyant 10X Tough ElaZtech, it stays soft, lively and incredibly resilient, delivering more fish per lure. That buoyancy gives a fluttering drop and stand-up pose at rest, so the tail keeps working on the pause to convert followers. A moulded belly slot enables clean weedless rigging through timber, rock and weed, and doubles as a scent pocket when you want extra appeal.

Rig it on a heavy-duty jighead for open water, a SwimlockZ for secure plastics on big casts, or go weedless to probe tight structure. If you’re hunting metre-class fish, this is the paddletail you want tied on. Perfect your presentation and stick your next trophy with confidence.

Product Features

• Oversized Paddle Tail → Maximum Thump & Draw Power – Creates vibration and roll that triggers reaction bites and tracks straight at speed.
• Upsized Minnow Profile → Big Presence, Easy Inhalation – Longer, deeper body matches larger bait without spooking pressured fish.
• 10X Tough ElaZtech → Extreme Durability – Stretchy, tooth-resistant material for multiple fish per lure.
• Buoyant Body → Fluttering Drop & Stand-Up Pose – Keeps working on the pause to stay in the strike zone longer.
• Belly Slot → Fast Weedless Rigging & Scent Pocket – Slide through snags and weed with fewer fouls.
• Rigging Versatility → Flats, Drains, Rock Bars & Reefs – Equally effective slow-rolling, hopping or burn-and-kill retrieves.

Product Information

Length: 5 inch
Weight: Unrigged soft plastic (varies with jighead)
Material: Zman ElaZtech 10X Tough
Buoyancy: Naturally buoyant; fluttering sink, stand-up at rest
Recommended Jigheads: TT HeadlockZ HD #6/0–#7/0; TT SwimlockZ #5/0 or #7/0; TT Big EyeZ #7/0
Recommended Weedless: TT ChinlockZ or SnakelockZ #6/0
Target Species: Barramundi, mulloway, large flathead, mangrove jack, trevally
Environments: Estuaries, river mouths, impoundments, rock bars, drains, inshore reefs
Pack Quantity: 4 lures (4pk)
Colours: Broad range of baitfish and prawn tones (availability varies)

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best retrieve for barra and mulloway?
Slow-roll close to the bottom with pauses. Most strikes happen as the buoyant body stands up and the tail keeps working.

Can I fish it weedless around timber and weed?
Yes. Use a ChinlockZ or SnakelockZ #6/0 to slip through cover while maintaining strong tail action.

Which rod and line should I use?
A 15–30lb barra/estuary setup with a 4000 spin or 200 size baitcaster, PE 1.5–3.0 braid and 30–50lb fluorocarbon leader suits most scenarios.

How does ElaZtech help compared to regular plastics?
It’s softer and tougher for superior tail action and far greater durability, plus natural buoyancy for a more lifelike fall.