Megabass Super-Z Z1 Shallow Crankbait

A hard-hitting shallow crankbait built to bully structure and trigger reaction bites from pressured Australian bass and estuary predators.

The Megabass Super-Z Z1 is a new-generation shallow crankbait engineered for anglers who need maximum bottom contact without sacrificing control or casting distance. Designed to aggressively attack shallow structure, this lure excels when worked through rock bars, riprap, oyster beds, pontoons, and dredge edges where fish hold tight and refuse softer presentations.

Unlike traditional shallow cranks that deflect and escape, the Super-Z Z1 delivers Megabass’ signature “bulldog contact” — a hard, biting action that stays locked into the strike zone. Its high-pitch drive keeps the lure moving even after repeated collisions, provoking reaction bites from fish that have seen it all. This makes it deadly during tough bite windows, turnover conditions, or when fishing shallow flats and backwater sandbars.

At the core of the Super-Z Z1 is Megabass’ patented LBO II (PAT.) system. This shaftless, ultra-low centre of gravity design uses micro ball bearings arranged in an infinite loop to dramatically improve casting distance, flight stability, and action consistency. Whether you’re slow-rolling over rubble or burning it high-speed to activate cruising fish, the Super-Z Z1 maintains stability and control from cast to retrieve.

Compact, loud, and relentlessly effective, this crankbait is a precision tool for anglers who fish shallow and fish hard.

Product Features

• Bulldog Contact Action – Aggressive, hard-hitting retrieve that maintains bottom contact and triggers reaction strikes.
• LBO II Patented Weight System – Shaftless micro ball bearing design for longer casts, stable flight, and consistent action.
• High-Pitch Drive – Keeps the lure working through repeated collisions without stalling.
• Structure-Dominant Design – Penetrates gaps in rock, riprap, and shallow cover without losing control.
• Compact Shallow Profile – Ideal for pressured fish holding tight in skinny water.

Product Information

Length: 53 mm
Weight: 1/4 oz
Type: Floating
Running Depth: Up to 2.3 m
Hooks: #8 treble hooks x 2
Target Species: Australian bass, bream, flathead, estuary perch, mangrove jack
Technique: Shallow cranking, structure fishing, reaction bite retrieval

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Super-Z Z1 different from other shallow crankbaits?
It uses a hard “bulldog” contact style that stays engaged with structure rather than deflecting away, triggering reaction bites from stubborn fish.

Is the Super-Z Z1 suitable for Australian estuaries?
Yes. It excels around oyster racks, rock walls, pontoons, and shallow flats where bream, bass, and flathead feed tight to cover.

Can this lure be retrieved fast?
Absolutely. The Super-Z Z1 is designed for both slow grinding and high-speed coursing to activate cruising fish.

Does the LBO II system improve casting distance?
Yes. The patented shaftless LBO II system significantly increases casting distance and stabilises flight, especially in windy conditions.