Savage Gear · Walking Baits
Savage Gear Twitch Reaper, 1 1/3 oz, 4 1/2 in, Chrome Sardine
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- Product dimensions
- 1.1 x 3.5 x 7.75 inches
Quick take
A 3-inch topwater walking bait with lifelike baitfish profile and internal rattle for saltwater predators.
The Chrome Sardine Twitch Reaper is a 4.5 inch walking bait that weighs about 1 1/3 ounces, with a large internal rattle that makes a sound like a school of nervous baitfish. Two black nickel treble hooks are fitted on a through-wire design. It suits anglers who want a bigger twitch bait for shallow water around bass.
Best for
- Striped bass and pike on the surface
- Saltwater flats and shallow structure
- Days when fish are actively feeding
Skip if
- You fish freshwater smallmouth
- You need a smaller profile lure
Strengths
- Lifelike profile with scale detailing attracts hesitant fish
- Large rattle mimics schooling baitfish from a distance
- Through-wire system and 4X hooks hold aggressive fish
Trade-offs
- Treble hooks snag easily in weeds and structure
- Topwater requires active working on the retrieve
- Available in 6 colors but only one shown in listing
Fishing fit
- Species
- Striped bass
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Lure weight | 1.333 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Chrome Sardine |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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 | Rattle | Buoyancy | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savage Gear Twitch Reaper Hard Bait, 1/2 oz, 3 in | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3 in | Rattle:Yes | Buoyancy:— | Color:Chartreuse | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Savage Gear Twitch Reaper, 1/2 oz, 3 in, Peanut Bunker | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3 in | Rattle:Yes | Buoyancy:— | Color:Peanut Bunker | Suits:— |
| Savage Gear Twitch Reaper Hard Bait, 1/2 oz, 3 in, White Glow | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3 in | Rattle:Yes | Buoyancy:— | Color:White Glow | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Savage Gear Twitch Reaper Hard Bait, 5/8 oz, 3 1/2 in, Peanut Bunker | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:3.5 in | Rattle:Yes | Buoyancy:Suspending | Color:Peanut Bunker | Suits:— |
| Savage Gear Twitch Reaper Hard Bait, 1 1/4 oz, 4 1/2 in, Chartreuse | Lure weight:1 1/4 oz | Length:4.5 in | Rattle:Yes | Buoyancy:Floating | Color:Chartreuse | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Savage Gear Twitch Reaper, 1 1/3 oz, 4 1/2 in, Chrome Sardine | Lure weight:1.333 oz | Length:4.5 in | Rattle:Yes | Buoyancy:Floating | Color:Chrome Sardine | Suits:Clear and stained water |
How it compares
| Product | Lure weight | Length | Buoyancy | Rattle | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savage Gear Twitch Reaper, 1 1/3 oz, 4 1/2 in, Chrome Sardine | Lure weight:1.333 oz | Length:4.5 in | Buoyancy:Floating | Rattle:Yes | Color:Chrome Sardine |
| Rapala Saltwater Skitter Walk 11, 4.375 in | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:4.38 in | Buoyancy:Floating | Rattle:Yes | Color:Black Chartreuse |
| Berkley Hit Stick Hard Bait, 1/4 oz, Black Gold | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:3.5 in | Buoyancy:Floating | Rattle:Yes | Color:Black Gold |
| Yo-Zuri 3DB Pencil, 4 in, Prism Ghost Shad | Lure weight:0.56 oz | Length:4 in | Buoyancy:Floating | Rattle:Yes | Color:Prism Ghost Shad |
| LUCKY CRAFT Sammy 100 Topwater Lure, 4 in, 1/2 oz | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:4 in | Buoyancy:Floating | Rattle:Yes | Color:250 Chartreuse Shad |
| Duel Yo Zuri Hydro Pencil, 5 in, Black/Silver | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:5 in | Buoyancy:Floating | Rattle:Yes | Color:Silver |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse, Pink | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Chrome SardineThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| White Glow | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Gold Black Back | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Purple Black | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 oz (3 in), 5/8 oz (3 1/2 in) | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 1 1/4 oz (4 1/2 in), 1 1/3 oz (4 1/2 in)This one | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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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.
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