Savage Gear · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Savage Gear 3D Burbot Ribbontail Swimbait, 3 oz, Firetiger
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- Item weight
- 0.06 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1.13 x 4.31 x 8.56 inches
Quick take
A 14 in soft plastic burbot with paddle tail and built-in rattle, sized for trophy pike and musky.
A 10-inch, 3-ounce ribbontail swimbait in Firetiger, modeled on a 3D-scanned burbot, aimed at pike and musky. Its built-in rattle and a swimming depth of 5 to 10 feet suit anglers working mid-depth water for toothy predators. It is a compact option for anglers who want the same profile in a smaller size.
Best for
- Pike and musky in deep structure
- Low-light conditions with built-in rattle
- Slow dragging presentations along drop-offs
Skip if
- You need smaller lures for panfish
- You fish shallow water exclusively
Strengths
- 3D scan replicates burbot profile and details
- Built-in rattle calls fish from distance
- Line-through construction reduces bite-off damage
Trade-offs
- Large size requires heavy rod and line
- 8 oz weight makes casting challenging without power
- Ribbon tail can tear on aggressive retrieves
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Its firetiger pattern is a loud one that suits stained and muddy water.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How deep and around what
It runs down to 10 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 10 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Black/Orange | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| FiretigerThis one | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savage Gear 3D Burbot Ribbontail Swimbait, 3 oz, Black/Orange | Lure weight:3 oz | Length:10 in | Maximum diving depth:10 ft | Color:Black/Orange | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, pike & musky |
| Savage Gear 3D Burbot Ribbontail Swimbait, 3 oz, Firetiger | Lure weight:3 oz | Length:10 in | Maximum diving depth:10 ft | Color:Firetiger | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, pike & musky |
| Savage Gear 3D Burbot Paddle-Tail Swimbait, 14 in, 8 oz | Lure weight:8 oz | Length:14 in | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Color:Golden Ambulance | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), pike & musky |
| Savage Gear 3D Burbot Ribbontail Swimbait, 8 oz, Walleye | Lure weight:8 oz | Length:14 in | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Color:Walleye | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), pike & musky |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 10 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 10 ft |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Firetiger |
| Color family | Firetiger |
| Target species | Pike & musky |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3 oz.
How long is it?
It is 10 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 10 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Firetiger.
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