VAGABOND Bush-Z #126PAN

Engineered to Conquer Heavy Cover with Realism and Precision

As water temperatures rise and bass seek refuge from intense sunlight and predators, they gravitate toward surface vegetation and shaded overhangs. The BUSH-Z is designed to target these exact strike zones—cover and overhangs—without hesitation. Delivering precise casts and effortless control, this realistic frog bait lets you attack dense cover with confidence and unlock exciting topwater action across all fields.

Sensual, Realistic Visuals

The lifelike full-size body faithfully reproduces frogs native to lakes and rivers. Drawing feedback from VAGABOND’s handcrafted lure BUSH-O, the BUSH-Z features a deeply sculpted, seductive body shape and naturalistic coloring that exudes realism and appeal.

Counterweight Stopper System

A key to its responsive action, the internal counterweight is tuned for tight, quick maneuvers—ideal for dog-walking and table-turn action. With a hard-plug-style weight setup, the counterweight also acts as a body stabilizer during hooksets, preventing slippage for better hookup performance.

Main Weight System

The front and rear counterweights ensure ideal casting weight and stability. The rear main weight utilizes an outer-metal construction, maximizing internal air volume for buoyancy while creating a rear-heavy balance for long-distance casting and stable flight posture—comparable to hard plastic lures.

Hook & Body Fit Design

The sensuous body shape isn’t just for looks—it improves weedlessness too. The hook fits snugly into the body, allowing the BUSH-Z to slip through dense cover like lily pads and grass mats with minimal resistance.

Silicone Rubber Skirt

Made from flare-friendly silicone, the skirt naturally pulses after splashdown, attracting fish with subtle movement. Aligned straight behind the body, it avoids disrupting the lure’s motion and enhances responsiveness for quick, controlled actions.

Tuning Eye

Equipped with a wire eyelet for custom tuning, including blade additions for buzzing-style topwater presentations.

Reinforced Wire Construction

Built tough to handle heavy cover combat, the internal components are reinforced to ensure durability in the most demanding conditions.