Z-Man TT Lures® ChinlockZ™ SWS™ Weighted Hooks
The Z-Man TT Lures® ChinlockZ™ SWS™ (Snagless Weight System) Weighted Hooks are premium weedless swimbait hooks designed to maximize the performance of ElaZtech® soft plastics in both freshwater and saltwater. Built on heavy-duty Mustad® UltraPoint® Extra Wide Gap hooks, these weighted hooks feature a molded chin keeper that securely locks soft baits in place and a precision-balanced keel weight that delivers a slow, horizontal fall with irresistible swimming action. Available in sizes from 2/0 through 12/0, ChinlockZ™ SWS™ hooks allow anglers to fish confidently through grass, wood, shell, rock, pads, and other heavy cover without sacrificing hook-up performance. Available at Frank & Fran's and ships nationwide.
What This Gear Is Commonly Used For
- Weedless rigging of swimbaits and jerkbaits
- Fishing grass flats, marshes, oyster bars, laydowns, docks, and vegetation
- Targeting redfish, speckled trout, flounder, striped bass, snook, bass, and other gamefish
- Slow-sinking horizontal presentations
- Fishing around heavy cover where traditional jigheads frequently snag
Why This Gear Is Useful on the OBX
- Weedless design allows anglers to fish confidently through marsh grass, oyster beds, docks, and shoreline cover throughout the Outer Banks
- Precision-balanced keel weight keeps soft plastics swimming naturally during the retrieve and fall
- Molded chin keeper securely holds ElaZtech® and other soft plastics without constant adjustments
- Heavy-duty Mustad® UltraPoint® hooks provide excellent penetration and strength for hard-fighting inshore fish
- Wide range of hook sizes pairs with everything from smaller jerkbaits to large swimbaits
- Ideal for covering the upper portion of the water column with a slow-sinking presentation
Where This Gear Is Most Often Used
- Outer Banks marshes and grass flats
- Oyster bars and shell banks
- Tidal creeks and estuaries
- Docks and bridge pilings
- Shallow inlets and coastal waters
Product Features
- Heavy-duty Mustad® UltraPoint® Extra Wide Gap hooks
- Available in hook sizes from 2/0 through 12/0
- Precision-balanced keel belly weight for natural swimming action
- Molded chin keeper securely locks soft plastics in place
- Excellent weedless performance around heavy cover
- Designed specifically for ElaZtech® swimbaits and jerkbaits
- Suitable for freshwater and saltwater fishing
- Promotes slow-sinking, horizontal bait presentations
Product Specifications
- Brand: Z-Man TT Lures®
- Model: ChinlockZ™ SWS™ (Snagless Weight System)
- Hook Style: Mustad® UltraPoint® Extra Wide Gap
- Hook Sizes: 2/0 through 12/0
- Weight System: Precision molded keel belly weight
- Keeper System: Molded chin keeper
- Compatible Baits: ElaZtech® swimbaits, jerkbaits, and other weedless soft plastics
- Recommended Use: Freshwater and saltwater weedless fishing around grass, wood, rock, shell, pads, and other heavy cover
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the ChinlockZ™ SWS™ different from a standard weighted swimbait hook?
The ChinlockZ™ SWS™ combines a heavy-duty Mustad® UltraPoint® hook, molded chin keeper, and precision-balanced keel weight to provide secure bait retention, excellent balance, and a natural swimming action with weedless performance.
What soft plastics work best with the ChinlockZ™ SWS™?
These hooks are designed specifically for Z-Man ElaZtech® swimbaits and jerkbaits, but they also work well with many other soft plastic baits that require a weedless presentation.
Why is the keel weight important?
The precision-balanced belly weight keeps the bait running horizontally and creates an enticing flutter on the fall, making soft plastics look more natural to feeding fish.
Can I use these hooks in saltwater?
Yes. ChinlockZ™ SWS™ hooks are built for both freshwater and saltwater applications and are excellent for targeting redfish, speckled trout, flounder, snook, striped bass, bass, and many other species.
Are the ChinlockZ™ SWS™ hooks a good choice for fishing on the Outer Banks?
Absolutely. Their weedless design makes them ideal for fishing the marshes, grass flats, oyster beds, docks, and shallow estuaries of the Outer Banks, where snag-resistant presentations consistently produce more fish.
