Savage Gear · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Savage Gear Pulse Tail Bluegill Swimbait, 1 1/4 oz, 4 in, Vivid Gill
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- Item weight
- 0.04 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 6.5 x 0.67 x 5.5 inches
Quick take
A realistic 4-inch bluegill swimbait with a pulsing tail and snag-free buried hook slot, designed to mimic fleeing forage in clear to moderate water.
The Vivid Gill color of Savage Gear's Pulse Tail is a 4-inch loose-body swimbait weighing 1.25 oz. Its body is modeled on a 3D scan of a real bluegill, and a split rear kicker tail, patent pending, gives it a pulsing action. A slotted belly takes the rapid interchange hook system, which is fitted with an extra strong weighted single swimbait hook. The bait is 100 percent weedless, so this color can be rigged for cover without the snags a standard swimbait picks up.
Best for
- Clear-water largemouth and pike
- Heavy cover and weed fishing with snag-free rigging
- Realistic forage matching for pressured fish
Skip if
- You prefer traditional crankbaits
- You fish in very shallow water where deep-diving is not needed
Strengths
- 3D bluegill profile fools realistic predators
- Buried hook slot creates snag-free weedless presentation
- Pulse tail action triggers strikes from hesitant fish
Trade-offs
- Realistic profile may spook lighter-feeding fish in winter
- Buried hook slot reduces mechanical hookset advantages
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Length | 4 in |
|---|---|
| Lure weight | 1.25 oz |
| Hooks | Extra strong weighted single swimbait hook |
| Hook system | Rapid interchange |
| Weedless | 100% |
| Color | Vivid Gill |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Target species | Bass, Redfish, Pike & musky and Speckled trout |
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 | Length | Lure weight | Hooks | Hook system | Weedless | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savage Gear Pulse Tail Bluegill Swimbait, 4 in, 1.25 oz | Length:4 in | Lure weight:1.25 oz | Hooks:Extra strong weighted single swimbait hook | Hook system:Rapid interchange | Weedless:100% | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water, bass, pike & musky, redfish and speckled trout |
| Savage Gear Pulse Tail Bluegill Swimbait, 1 1/4 oz, 4 in, Vivid Gill | Length:4 in | Lure weight:1.25 oz | Hooks:Extra strong weighted single swimbait hook | Hook system:Rapid interchange | Weedless:100% | Color:Vivid Gill | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass, pike & musky, redfish and speckled trout |
How it compares
| Product | Length | Lure weight | Weedless | Color | Target species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savage Gear Pulse Tail Bluegill Swimbait, 1 1/4 oz, 4 in, Vivid GillPick it if you want the Vivid Gill color in a 4-inch, 1.25 oz loose-body pulse tail that rigs 100 percent weedless with a rapid interchange hook. | Length:4 in | Lure weight:1.25 oz | Weedless:100% | Color:Vivid Gill | Target species:Bass, Redfish, Pike & musky and Speckled trout |
| Strike King Rage Swimmer 3.75 in Paddletail, 7-PackPick it if you want a 3.75 inch paddle-tail minnow in Electric Shad that rigs on a jig head, a swim jig or a spinnerbait. | Length:3.75 in | Lure weight:— | Weedless:— | Color:Electric Shad | Target species:Bass |
| Z-MAN Elaztech MinnowZ, 3 in, 6-Pack, Glow/ChartreusePick it if you want a floating 3-inch paddle tail that you can rig weedless through cover or fish on a 3/0 jig head. | Length:3 in | Lure weight:5.2 g | Weedless:— | Color:Glow/Chartreuse | Target species:Bass, Striped bass, Flounder, Speckled trout, Snook & tarpon and Redfish |
| Berkley Gulp! Alive! Swimming Mullet, 3 inPick it if you want the 3 inch Pearl White Gulp! Alive! mullet for saltwater and a shorter profile than the 4 inch Half Pint. | Length:3 in | Lure weight:— | Weedless:— | Color:Pearl White | Target species:— |
| TRUSCEND Duramax TPE Swimbait, 3.5 in, 0.4 oz, Pre-Rigged, 3-PackPick it if you want the longest 3.5-inch paddle tail in this family, pre-rigged and weedless, for bass or walleye around cover. | Length:3.5 in | Lure weight:0.4 oz | Weedless:Yes | Color:— | Target species:Bass, Trout, Crappie, Walleye, Redfish, Bottom fish and Striped bass |
| TRUSCEND Shadtale Swimbait, 8 in, 1.7 ozPick it if you want an 8 inch, 1.7 oz weedless swimbait that moves through cover without hanging up. | Length:8 in | Lure weight:1.7 oz | Weedless:Yes | Color:— | Target species:Bass, Trout, Crappie and Walleye |
Common questions
What color is the Savage Gear Pulse Tail Vivid Gill 4 in?
Vivid Gill is the color name of this 4-inch, 1.25 oz loose-body Pulse Tail. Its body is modeled on a 3D scan of a real bluegill, and it rigs with the same rapid interchange system and weighted single swimbait hook as the other colors in the line.
How is the Savage Gear Pulse Tail Vivid Gill 4 in rigged?
It is a loose-body bait with a slotted belly that takes a rapid interchange hook. The hook is an extra strong weighted single swimbait hook, and the bait is listed as 100 percent weedless, so it can be fished through cover where a standard swimbait would snag.
How much does the Savage Gear Pulse Tail Vivid Gill 4 in weigh?
It weighs 1.25 oz and measures 4 inches long. That is the same size as the Bluegill color and the other loose-body colors, so the choice between them comes down to color rather than length or weight.
What tail does the Savage Gear Pulse Tail Vivid Gill 4 in use?
The tail is a split rear kicker design, patent pending, that gives the 4-inch Vivid Gill its pulsing motion. The loose body keeps the tail free so the bait moves with a vibration as it is retrieved.
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
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
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost Gill | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Bluegill | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black Gill | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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.
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