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Savage Gear · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Savage Gear Sandeel Soft Plastic Lure with Jig Head, 4/5 to 5 1/3 oz
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- Item weight
- 0.07 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 7.75 x 0.85 x 3.25 inches
Quick take
Heavy soft-plastic sandeel that sinks fast to structure for stripers, cod, and large saltwater species.
The 5-inch Ghost Herring Sandeel at 4/5 ounce is a soft bait for anglers who fish it vertically, or cast and troll it for predators. Its tail keeps moving at slow and fast retrieves, and it works in both saltwater and freshwater.
Best for
- Jigging near bottom structure in saltwater
- Casting from shore or kayak around rocks and wrecks
- Trolling in deep channels for stripers or snapper
Skip if
- You are fishing shallow flats under 10 feet; this lure sinks too quickly
- You need a floating presentation; this sinks on the drop
Strengths
- Sinks fast to keep the lure near bottom where fish hold
- Holographic eyes and detailed printing trigger strikes in stained water
- Paddle tail creates full-body movement even on slow retrieves
Trade-offs
- Heavy weight makes casting exhausting on light tackle or in wind
- The fast sink rate means longer time to retrieve from deep water
Fishing fit
- Species
- Striped bass
- Bottom fish
- Offshore pelagics
- Walleye
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
Specifications
| Type | soft plastic swimbait |
|---|---|
| Weight range | 4/5 to 5 1/3 oz |
| Length | 5 in |
| Tail | Paddle tail |
| Hook | 5X strong |
| Eyes | Holographic |
When and where to fish it
Its see-through pattern suits clear water in bright light.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
What it imitates
Its see-through pattern imitates minnows.
- Minnow
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse White, Pink Glow, Pink/White | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Ghost HerringThis one | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Blue Silver, Dirty Silver, Sexy Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Real Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Brown Sandeel, Green Back, Green Glow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Inch/2-1/3-Ounce | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 6-Inch/1-1/2-Ounce, 4/5 oz, 5"-4/5 ozThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 1 1/2 oz, 1 1/2oz, 6"- 1 1/2oz, 7 in - 1 1/2 oz, 2 1/3 oz, 3 1/2 oz, 7.5 in - 3 1/2 oz, 5 1/3 oz, 8 in - 5 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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savage Gear Sandeel Soft Plastic Lure with Jig Head, 4/5 to 5 1/3 oz | Lure weight:0.8 oz | Length:5 in | Color:Ghost Herring | Suits:Clear water |
| Savage Gear Sandeel Swimbait, 4/5 oz, 5 in | Lure weight:0.8 oz | Length:5 in | Color:Sandeel | Suits:— |
| Savage Gear Sandeel Swimbait, 1 1/2 oz, 6 in | Lure weight:1 1/2 oz | Length:6 in | Color:Sandeel | Suits:— |
| Savage Gear Sandeel Swimbait, 3 1/2 oz, 7.5 in, Brown Sandeel | Lure weight:3 1/2 oz | Length:7.5 in | Color:Brown Sandeel | Suits:Clear water |
| Savage Gear Sandeel Swimbait, 5 1/3 oz, 8 in | Lure weight:5.333 oz | Length:8 in | Color:Sandeel | Suits:— |
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 | 0.8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Color | Ghost Herring |
| Color family | Translucent |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Ghost Herring.
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