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Savage Gear 4Play Pro Hard Bait, 8 in, 2 1/4 oz, Ghost Minnow
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.1 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 2.75 x 11 inches
Quick take
6.25-inch segmented hard bait with lifelike S-curve swimming motion for bass, pike, and walleye.
This is the largest 4Play Pro, an 8-inch, 2 1/4 oz swimbait in Ghost Minnow. Its jointed body swims with an S-curve and works the 4 to 8 foot range on treble hooks. It suits anglers throwing big baits for pike, musky or other large predators.
Best for
- Aggressive stop-and-go presentations
- Pike and musky hunting
- Shallow to medium-depth bass water
Skip if
- You want a true crankbait with steady action
- You fish deep water
Strengths
- Segmented body creates realistic swimming motion
- Hard ABS body resists damage from teeth and structure
- Soft tail adds subtle swimming action
Trade-offs
- Requires active angler technique and rod work to trigger strikes
- Heavier than comparable lures, making distance casting harder
- S-curve motion may spook very wary fish
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Walleye
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its see-through pattern suits clear water in bright light.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
How deep and around what
It runs down to 8 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
- 8 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
What it imitates
Its see-through pattern imitates minnows.
- Minnow
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Ghost MinnowThis one | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| American Shad, Table Rock Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Sexy French Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold Shad | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 5 in - 3/4 oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 6 1/4 in - 1 1/4 oz, 8 in - 2 1/4 ozThis one | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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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 4Play Pro Hard Bait, 5 in, 3/4 oz, Sexy Baitfish | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:5 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Sexy Baitfish | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft) |
| Savage Gear 4Play Pro Hard Bait, 5 in, 3/4 oz, Yellow Perch | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:5 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Yellow Perch | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water |
| Savage Gear 4Play Pro Hard Bait, 6 1/4 in, 1 1/4 oz, Sexy French Pearl | Lure weight:1 1/4 oz | Length:6.25 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Sexy French Pearl | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water |
| Savage Gear 4Play Pro Hard Bait, 6.25 in, 1.25 oz, Yellow Perch | Lure weight:1 1/4 oz | Length:6.25 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Yellow Perch | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water |
| Savage Gear 4Play Pro Hard Bait, 8 in, 2 1/4 oz, Ghost Minnow | Lure weight:2 1/4 oz | Length:8 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Ghost Minnow | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear 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 | 2 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Color | Ghost Minnow |
| Color family | Translucent |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 2 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 8 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Ghost Minnow.
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