Strike King KVD Zeus Worn 9.5" Green Pumpkin

The Strike King KVD Zeus Worn 9.5" Green Pumpkin is a full-sized soft plastic worm built for serious bass hunters who want a bait that covers water efficiently and provokes aggressive takes. At 9.5 inches, this worm delivers a substantial profile that appeals to larger fish while remaining manageable on standard flipping and pitching gear. The green pumpkin color is a proven producer in clear to moderately stained water, blending naturally with natural forage and vegetation.

What sets the Zeus apart is its sectioned body design and tail action. The tail mimics the movement of live baitfish, creating vibration and visual appeal that trigger feeding responses. Because the worm is built in sections, you can break it down to a 7-inch profile if you need to downsize for finicky fish or adjust to lighter presentations—without sacrificing the lifelike tail motion that makes the bait effective. The worm is also infused with coffee scent, which encourages fish to hold on longer during the critical hook-set window, improving your hookup ratio and landing rate.

The Zeus works best rigged on a 4/0 or 5/0 hook in a Texas Rig setup, the go-to presentation for flipping thick cover, working laydowns, and punching through grass. It's equally at home on a Carolina Rig for slower presentations or pitched on a jig head when you want to cover open water or transition zones. Strike King's Perfect Plastics pouring system ensures consistent, vibrant color saturation and durability across every worm in the pack.

Key Features

• 9.5-inch soft plastic body with sectioned design—breakable down to 7 inches without losing tail action
• Green pumpkin color ideal for clear to stained water and natural vegetation
• Tail profile mimics swimming baitfish to trigger aggressive strikes
• Coffee scent infused throughout the plastic to improve fish retention and hookup ratio
• Versatile rigging: Texas Rig (4/0–5/0 hooks), Carolina Rig, or jig head

Frequently Asked Questions

What hook sizes work best with the KVD Zeus Worn 9.5"?

Strike King recommends a 4/0 or 5/0 hook for the full 9.5-inch worm. If you break the worm down to 7 inches, you may want to downsize your hook accordingly, though the exact hook choice depends on your rig style and target conditions.

Can I break this worm in half and still use both pieces?

Yes. The sectioned body design allows you to break the Zeus down to 7 inches and retain the lifelike tail action. This gives you flexibility to match water clarity and fish mood or to extend the life of your pack by using both pieces effectively.

What rigging styles work with the KVD Zeus Worn?

The 9.5-inch Zeus excels in Texas Rig presentations for flipping and pitching, Carolina Rigs for slower dragging and deeper presentations, and on jig heads when you're working open water or transition zones.

Why does the green pumpkin color matter?

Green pumpkin is a versatile, natural color that blends with aquatic vegetation and natural forage in clear to moderately stained water. It's one of the most productive soft plastic colors for a wide range of bass fishing conditions and is especially effective around grass, timber, and natural structure.