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Savage Gear Pulse Tail RTF Soft Bait, 2/3 oz, 4 in, Golden
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.03 kg
- Product dimensions
- 0.6 x 5.75 x 6.5 inches
Quick take
Realistic pinfish with 3D scanned details, pulse tail action, and built-in rattle for saltwater.
This 4-inch golden mullet weighs two-thirds of an ounce and has a built-in rattle. Its loose body and split rear fin give it a pulse action on the retrieve, and it swims between 3 and 6 feet deep. The bait is weedless, so it can be fished through grass and cover.
Best for
- Snook and redfish in shallow flats
- Tarpon around structure and mangroves
- Clear saltwater sight-fishing
Skip if
- You need a lighter lure for small fish
- You fish murky or stained water
Strengths
- 3D scans create lifelike pinfish appearance
- Pulse tail generates motion at any retrieve speed
- Built-in rattle attracts fish from distance
Trade-offs
- Larger size limits use in shallow weeds
- Hand-painted details chip during hard use
- Heavy jig hook can snag in sparse cover
Fishing fit
- Species
- Snook & tarpon
- Redfish
- Trout
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How deep and around what
It runs down to 6 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
- 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plum/Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Ghost Pinfish | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| White, White Pinfish | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Dark, Dark Pinfish | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3 in - 3/8 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 4 in - 2/3 ozThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 4 in - 1 1/4 oz, 5 in - 1 1/3 oz | 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 Soft Bait, 3/8 oz, 3 in, White | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:3 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:White | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water |
| Savage Gear Pulse Tail RTF Soft Bait, 2/3 oz, 4 in, Golden | Lure weight:0.667 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Golden | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained water |
| Savage Gear Pulse Tail RTF Soft Bait, 1 1/4 oz, 4 in, Ghost Pinfish | Lure weight:1 1/4 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Ghost Pinfish | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water |
| Savage Gear Pulse Tail Pinfish, 5 in, 1.33 oz, White | Lure weight:1.333 oz | Length:5 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:White | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained 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 | 0.667 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Weedless | Yes |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Golden |
| Color family | Gold |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.667 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Golden.
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