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Savage Gear Pulse Tail Line Thru Bluegill Swimbait, 5.5 in, 3 oz
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Options
- Item weight
- 3 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1.8 x 3.75 x 9 inches
Quick take
Large swimbait with realistic bluegill details and line-thru design that lets the fish slide the lure up the line during the fight.
The Bluegill colorway of the Pulse Tail Line Thru is a 5.5-inch, 3-ounce soft bait modeled on a bluegill, built for anglers who want a panfish profile for bass and panfish in cover. Its built-in rattle and active pulse tail add vibration and motion, and its line-thru setup lets the hook slide up the line, which keeps it weedless. It swims in a range of about 4 to 8 feet.
Best for
- Casting to dense cover in lakes
- Trolling near weed edges
- Pike and large bass in fall and spring
Skip if
- You need a small finesse swimbait for tight quarters
- You fish shallow water below 4 ft
Strengths
- 3D scan details and photoprint are lifelike
- Line-thru design improves hookup ratio by preventing the fish from shaking it free
- Active pulse tail creates vibration without extra leg speed
Trade-offs
- At 3 oz and 5.5 in, it is heavy and not suitable for light line
- Buried hook can be harder to set on light strikes
- The tail action requires steady retrieve to activate
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.5 in |
| Weight | 3 oz |
| Action | Active pulse tail |
| Features | Built-in rattle, 3D photoprint |
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs down to 8 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges and rock. Its weedless design is meant to come through grass, lily pads and wood with fewer snags.
- 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
- Wood
- Rock
- Lily pads
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, Bream, PumpkinseedThis one | 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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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 Pulse Tail Line Thru Bluegill Swimbait, 5.5 in, 3 oz | Lure weight:3 oz | Length:5.5 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water |
| Savage Gear Pulse Tail Line Thru Soft Bait, 3 1/3 oz, Crappie | Lure weight:3.333 oz | Length:5.5 in | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Color:Crappie | 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 | 3 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.5 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Weedless | Yes |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Bluegill |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5.5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Bluegill.
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