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Predator lures · Big pike glide baits · Our take
Abu Garcia Beast Pro Glide Bait
Lure review
A proper big-pike glide bait with a slow sink, wide hunting action and enough size to tempt a serious lump.
- Available in 15 cm, 18 cm and 23 cm sizes.
- The 15 cm weighs 34 g, the 18 cm weighs 58 g and the 23 cm weighs 121 g.
- It’s slowly sinking, with the 15 cm model working at roughly 0.3–1 m and the 23 cm model around 0.5–1.5 m.
- A wide glide comes from short jerks and twitches, while a steady retrieve produces an S-shaped action.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Abu Garcia Beast Pro Glide Bait in its available 15 cm, 18 cm and 23 cm sizes. Weights and running depths vary by size.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A strong, focused big-pike lure with useful retrieve options and a sensible size range.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9/10
- Performance8.9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.8/10
- Ease of Use8.6/10
- Value for Money8.5/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Pike anglers fishing shallow to mid-depth water. The slow sink and controlled glide let you work the lure over weed, shelves and open water without rushing it.
- Anglers who like bigger, visual predator lures. The substantial profile and wide movement give large pike a clear target, especially around baitfish-holding areas.
Maybe skip if
- Light-tackle lure anglers. The heavier sizes, especially the 23 cm model, call for a suitable pike rod, reel and line setup.
- Anyone wanting a deep-diving or ultra-subtle lure. This is a big-profile, relatively shallow-running bait with a noticeable glide rather than a tiny finesse offering.
The lowdown
Introducing the Abu Garcia Beast Pro Glide Bait
A proper big-pike glide bait with a slow sink, wide hunting action and enough size to tempt a serious lump.
- Available in 15 cm, 18 cm and 23 cm sizes.
- The 15 cm weighs 34 g, the 18 cm weighs 58 g and the 23 cm weighs 121 g.
- It’s slowly sinking, with the 15 cm model working at roughly 0.3–1 m and the 23 cm model around 0.5–1.5 m.
- A wide glide comes from short jerks and twitches, while a steady retrieve produces an S-shaped action.
Quick verdict
A cracking glide bait for covering big-pike water
The Beast Pro Glide Bait is a straightforward, confidence-inspiring lure for anglers chasing large pike. Its slowly sinking design gives you control, while short rod movements make it kick and glide rather than simply trundle along.
It isn’t the smallest or most subtle option in the box, but that’s not really the game here. Pick the size for your water, work it patiently and the wide action gives a big predator something proper to track down.
A strong, focused big-pike lure with useful retrieve options and a sensible size range.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 8.9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.8/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.6/10
- Value for Money
- 8.5/10
The hard-plastic body, soft rubber tail and rotating treble hooks make a purposeful package for pike fishing.
The lure offers both a wide glide on rod movements and an S-shaped action on a steady retrieve.
Its large profile, slow sink and controlled pauses can keep a convincing target in front of a pike for longer.
The actions are easy to create, although the heavier sizes demand suitable predator tackle and sensible casting.
Three sizes and multiple retrieve styles give it good versatility, though big-lure anglers must also account for suitable tackle.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Abu Garcia Beast Pro Glide Bait
Big pike lures don’t need to be complicated. Sometimes you want a bait that makes a proper silhouette, moves with a bit of attitude and gives you enough control to put it in front of a hungry fish. That’s the thinking behind the Abu Garcia Beast Pro Glide Bait.
It comes in three useful sizes: 15 cm, 18 cm and 23 cm. The little one weighs 34 g, the middle size comes in at 58 g and the big bruiser is 121 g. So there’s a fair jump between them, and your rod choice matters. The 23 cm version is not a cheeky little lure for a light setup.
The lure itself uses a hard-plastic body with a soft rubber tail. That combination gives you a solid, visible baitfish profile up front, with extra movement trailing behind. It’s aimed squarely at large pike, where a sizeable meal-shaped lure can make sense around baitfish shoals, reed edges and shallow feeding areas.
The main party trick is the glide. On short jerks and twitches, the Beast Pro moves out wide rather than just coming straight back at you. That can make a lure look much more alive, especially when you work it slowly and give it a pause. A pike gets time to follow, turn and bosh it.
Want a simpler retrieve? Just wind it steadily. The lure produces an S-shaped swimming action, so you don’t need to be constantly working the rod tip like a mad thing. That’s handy when you’re searching a stretch of water or when the pike want a more consistent target.
Because it’s slowly sinking, you can fish it in the upper layers or let it drop a touch before starting the retrieve. The 15 cm model runs at roughly 0.3–1 m, while the 23 cm version works around 0.5–1.5 m. Those are useful depths for shallow venues, margins, weed tops and the edges of drop-offs.
The trick is not to rush it. Cast beyond the likely ambush point, let the lure settle, then use a few sharp-but-controlled twitches followed by a pause. Keep an eye on the line as it sinks. Pike can have a cheeky nip while the lure is doing absolutely nothing.
The two rotating treble hooks are a sensible fit for a big-pike lure. Rotating hooks can help reduce the lure levering against a hooked fish, while the two-hook layout keeps things relatively tidy. As ever, use proper bite protection and handle pike with the care they deserve.
Colour choice is nicely covered, too. Patterns include Albino Trout, Bream, Fegis, Firetiger, Funky Fish, Red Tiger, Roach and Shadow Tiger. Go natural in clear water or bright conditions if that’s what gives you confidence, then reach for a tiger pattern when visibility drops or you need more contrast.
Overall, the Beast Pro Glide Bait is a purposeful lure for anglers who want a sizeable pike offering without a daft learning curve. Pick the right size, fish it slowly and use the glide to make your retrieve look less robotic. That’s a pretty bob-on recipe for working likely pike water.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Sizes
- 15 cm, 18 cm and 23 cm
- Weights
- 34 g, 58 g and 121 g respectively
- Buoyancy
- Slowly sinking
- Running depth
- 15 cm: approximately 0.3–1 m; 23 cm: approximately 0.5–1.5 m
- Construction
- Hard-plastic body with soft rubber tail
- Hooks
- Two rotating treble hooks
Specs checked with Abu Garcia, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Big profile, simple retrieve, plenty of presence
The useful bit here is how easily the lure changes character. Short jerks and twitches make it glide wide, while a steady retrieve creates an S-shaped swimming action. That gives you two handy ways to fish the same bait when the pike are being awkward.
The soft rubber tail adds movement behind the hard-plastic body, while the rotating treble hooks are built to let a hooked fish turn without the lure acting like a brick. It’s a purposeful bit of pike kit rather than a dainty little canal lure.
The lure
A hard-bodied glide bait with a soft tail
The Beast Pro Glide Bait combines a hard-plastic body with a soft rubber tail, giving it a firm, baitfish-style profile and movement at the back. Short jerks and twitches make it glide wide, while a steady retrieve creates an S-shaped swimming action.
It’s slowly sinking, which gives you a bit of control over the water column. The 15 cm model fishes roughly from 0.3–1 m, and the 23 cm model around 0.5–1.5 m. That makes it a natural fit for shallower pike work rather than deep dredging.
Worth knowing. The sizes are spread quite widely in weight: 34 g, 58 g and 121 g. Don’t choose by length alone. Check that your rod and reel setup are comfortable casting the model you fancy, especially the 23 cm version.
On the bank
Best when you want a big, obvious target
This lure suits pike anglers covering shallow or mid-depth water where a larger profile can get noticed. Work it over weed, alongside reed lines, around margins or across the edges of baitfish-holding areas. The wide glide is especially useful when you want the lure to hang around an ambush zone rather than zip through it.
For a practical starting retrieve, cast past the feature, let the lure sink briefly and use two or three short twitches. Pause. Repeat. If the fish want something more predictable, swap to a steady retrieve and let the S-shaped action do the graft.
The 15 cm model is the most manageable option, the 18 cm version gives you a bit more presence, and the 23 cm model is for serious big-pike tackle. The available colours cover natural baitfish looks as well as brighter tiger patterns for extra contrast.
Quick answers
The stuff you’ll want to know before tying it on
Can it be fished slowly? Yes. That’s one of the main reasons to look at a slowly sinking glide bait. Let it settle, twitch it forward and pause again. The lure can stay in the strike zone longer than a fast, straight-running bait.
Is it only for casting? Its design is clearly aimed at casting for large pike, with the retrieve action coming from jerks, twitches or a steady wind. Match the lure weight to your pike gear and keep your terminal setup up to the job.
Which colour should you pick? Natural-looking patterns such as Roach, Bream or Albino Trout make sense when you want a familiar baitfish look. Firetiger, Red Tiger and Shadow Tiger offer stronger contrast. The best shout depends on water clarity, light levels and what gives you confidence.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Wide gliding action gives pike a proper target to track.
- Slow sink helps you fish different depths and pause the lure over a likely spot.
- Hard-plastic body with a soft rubber tail offers a useful mix of durability and movement.
- Three sizes cover everything from a more manageable bait to a full-on big-pike offering.
- Rotating treble hooks are a sensible feature for a lure aimed at large predators.
Worth knowing
- The 23 cm model at 121 g needs suitable predator tackle and can become tiring to cast all day.
- The larger profile and limited running depth won’t suit anglers wanting a tiny, subtle lure.
- The soft rubber tail is a replaceable-wear part and will need looking after around pike teeth and storage.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01How do you retrieve the Abu Garcia Beast Pro Glide Bait?
How do you retrieve the Abu Garcia Beast Pro Glide Bait?
Try short jerks and twitches to make it glide wide, then pause and let the lure slowly sink. A steady retrieve gives it an S-shaped swimming action, so it’s worth mixing both approaches until the pike show a preference.
02Which size of Beast Pro Glide Bait should I choose?
Which size of Beast Pro Glide Bait should I choose?
The 15 cm model is the easiest place to start if you want a more manageable 34 g lure. The 18 cm version adds profile without going fully hefty, while the 23 cm model is a serious 121 g big-pike bait for suitable tackle and larger prey profiles.
03What tackle is needed for the 23 cm model?
What tackle is needed for the 23 cm model?
Use a dedicated pike setup rated comfortably for a 121 g lure, with proper bite protection and strong terminal tackle. Don’t try to lob it on light gear, mate — that’s asking for a dodgy cast or tackle failure.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a cracking glide bait for covering big-pike water. The strongest reasons to choose it are wide gliding action gives pike a proper target to track. and slow sink helps you fish different depths and pause the lure over a likely spot.; the main trade-off is the 23 cm model at 121 g needs suitable predator tackle and can become tiring to cast all day..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Wide gliding action gives pike a proper target to track.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pike anglers fishing shallow to mid-depth water: The slow sink and controlled glide let you work the lure over weed, shelves and open water without rushing it.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The 23 cm model at 121 g needs suitable predator tackle and can become tiring to cast all day.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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