Savage Gear · Walking Baits
Savage Gear Twitch Reaper, 1/2 oz, 3 in, Peanut Bunker
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- Item weight
- 14.2 g
- Product dimensions
- 0.75 x 2.75 x 5.5 inches
Quick take
A 3-inch topwater walking bait with lifelike baitfish profile and internal rattle for saltwater predators.
The Peanut Bunker Twitch Reaper is a 3 inch walking bait that weighs half an ounce, 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 compact twitch bait for shallow water around bass, panfish and trout.
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
Specifications
| Type | topwater walking bait |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
| Hooks | 2 size 6 treble hooks, 4X strength |
| Swim depth | Less than 1 ft |
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 Sardine | 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)This one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 1 1/4 oz (4 1/2 in), 1 1/3 oz (4 1/2 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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savage Gear Twitch Reaper Hard Bait, 1/2 oz, 3 in | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3 in | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Color:Chartreuse | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Savage Gear Twitch Reaper Hard Bait, 1 1/3 oz, 4 1/2 in, Chrome Sardine | Lure weight:1.333 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:Chrome Sardine | Suits: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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Peanut Bunker |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Peanut Bunker.
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