Savage Gear · Swimbaits
Savage Gear 3D Real Eel Pre-Rigged, 8 in, 1.33 oz
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Options
Color: Black Green Pearl
- Black Green Pearl
- Olive Brown Pearl
- Blue Back Pearl
Size: 8"
- Item weight
- 0.01 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 0.38 x 3.38 x 10 inches
Quick take
An 8 in pre-rigged soft plastic eel with tail-kicking action, ready to fish for striped bass.
This 8-inch pre-rigged soft eel in Black Green Pearl is modeled on a 3D scan of a real eel and weighs about 1 1/3 oz. It comes with an integrated top hook and a treble hook at the bottom, so it is ready to fish out of the package. Its tail-kicking swimming action works at the 4 to 6 foot range, a fit for anglers chasing striped bass and other large predators.
Best for
- Striped bass in coastal waters
- Slow or fast retrieve presentations
- Areas with natural eel populations
Skip if
- You fish freshwater lakes
- You prefer active topwater action
Strengths
- Pre-rigged with integrated top hook and treble
- Tail-kicking action mimics natural eel movement
- Soft plastic construction matches live bait profile
Trade-offs
- Saltwater use requires regular cleaning
- Soft plastic degrades faster than hard baits
- Single construction design limits rigging options
Fishing fit
- Species
- Striped bass
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
Specifications
| Type | soft plastic eel |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 in |
| Dive depth | 4-6 ft |
| Construction | Pre-rigged |
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs down to 6 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
- 6 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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 Real Eel Pre-Rigged, 8 in, 1.33 oz | Lure weight:1.333 oz | Length:8 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Black Green Pearl | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water |
| Savage Gear 3D Real EEL Soft Bait, 1 1/3 oz, Olive Brown Pearl | Lure weight:1.333 oz | Length:8 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Olive Brown Pearl | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water |
| Savage Gear 3D Real EEL Soft Bait, 2 3/4 oz, Olive Brown Pearl | Lure weight:2 3/4 oz | Length:12 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Olive Brown Pearl | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water |
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 | 1.333 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Color | Black Green Pearl |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1.333 oz.
How long is it?
It is 8 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Black Green Pearl.
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