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Savage Gear Pulse Tail RTF Bluegill, 3/8 oz, 3 in, 2-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.38 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 0.84 x 5.75 x 5 inches
Quick take
Realistic bluegill imitation with 3D photoprint, pulse tail action, and rattle for panfish and crappie.
This 3-inch, 3/8 oz Pulse Tail is a ready-to-fish soft swimbait molded after a bluegill, sold as a two-pack in the Bluegill pattern. Its paddling tail adds motion and vibration, and a built-in rattle adds sound. It comes rigged with an EWG hook, so it suits anglers fishing forage-matching swimbaits for bass and other predators.
Best for
- Crappie fishing over structure and downed timber
- Panfish in lakes and ponds
- Finesse presentations in clear water
Skip if
- You fish only open water without cover
- You prefer larger swimbaits for bass
Strengths
- 3D photoprint and holographic eyes look like real bluegill up close
- Active pulse tail creates erratic motion that triggers aggressive strikes
- Small 3/8 oz weight suits light tackle and precise casting
Trade-offs
- Small size limits casting distance on heavier rods
- Pulse tail design is delicate; can tear on rough structure
- Rattle may spook wary crappie in heavily pressured water
Fishing fit
- Species
- Panfish
- Crappie
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | soft plastic swimbait |
|---|---|
| Size | 3 in (3/8 oz) |
| Count | 2 per pack |
| Hook | EWG |
| Tail action | Active pulse tail |
| Feature | Built-in rattle |
| Depth | 4-8 ft |
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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Gill | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| 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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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8 oz (3 in)This one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1 oz (4 in) | 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 Pulse Tail RTF Bluegill, 3/8 oz, 3 in, 2-Pack | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:3 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water |
| Savage Gear Pulse Tail Bluegill RTF Soft Bait, 3/8 oz, 3 in, Ghost Gill | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:3 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Ghost Gill | Suits:Clear water |
| Savage Gear Pulse Tail Bluegill RTF Soft Bait, 1 oz, 4 in, Bluegill | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Bluegill | 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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Bluegill |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3 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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