Savage Gear · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Savage Gear Pulse Tail Loosebody Bluegill Swimbait, 1 1/4 oz, 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.
This 4-inch, 1.25 oz paddle-tail swimbait comes in the Vivid Gill color. The pulse tail adds vibration to a bluegill-shaped body, and it works in about 4 to 8 feet of water. Anglers chasing bass, redfish, pike or speckled trout can match it to bluegill-fed waters.
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
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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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 Bluegill Swimbait, 4 in, 1.25 oz | Lure weight:1 1/4 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water, bass, pike & musky, redfish and speckled trout |
| Savage Gear Pulse Tail Loosebody Bluegill Swimbait, 1 1/4 oz, Vivid Gill | Lure weight:1 1/4 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Vivid Gill | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass, pike & musky, redfish and speckled trout |
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 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Color | Vivid Gill |
| Target species | Bass, Redfish, Pike & musky and Speckled trout |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Vivid Gill.
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