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Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Pike
20cm / 66g and 30cm / 210g
A big, realistic paddletail with a clever line-through setup. Proper handy for searching pike water when you want a lure that looks alive, sinks slowly and can take a bit of hammer.
- Available in 20cm/66g and 30cm/210g versions, equivalent to 8in and 12in maker sizes.
- Based on a 3D scan of a real Jack Pike, with a 4D Photo Chrome Skin Print.
- Slow-sinking design with an easy-change Line Thru System.
- Pre-rigged with Carbon49 wire and supplied with tournament treble hooks.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Pike in both available sizes: 20cm (8in) and 30cm (12in).
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A capable big pike lure with a smart rigging system and plenty of attraction, though the heaviest version demands proper tackle.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.2/10
- Performance9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.9/10
- 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 larger lakes, reservoirs and broad rivers. The sizeable profile and slow sink are handy for covering water and showing a proper mouthful to a hunting fish.
- Anglers who like changing hook positions and lure setups. The Line Thru System makes adjustments less of a faff, while back or belly hook placement lets you tune the bait to the swim.
Maybe skip if
- Light-tackle lure anglers. Even the smaller version is a substantial bait, and the 30cm model is a serious 210g lump to cast.
- Anglers fishing tiny, snaggy or ultra-shallow venues. The size and trebles can be a bit much where you need a compact, weedless or very subtle presentation.
The lowdown
Introducing the Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Pike
A big, realistic paddletail with a clever line-through setup. Proper handy for searching pike water when you want a lure that looks alive, sinks slowly and can take a bit of hammer.
- Available in 20cm/66g and 30cm/210g versions, equivalent to 8in and 12in maker sizes.
- Based on a 3D scan of a real Jack Pike, with a 4D Photo Chrome Skin Print.
- Slow-sinking design with an easy-change Line Thru System.
- Pre-rigged with Carbon49 wire and supplied with tournament treble hooks.
Quick verdict
A big pike bait with plenty going on
The Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Pike is a realistic, slow-sinking paddletail built for pike anglers who want a substantial meal moving naturally through the water. Its 3D-scan body, 4D Photo Chrome Skin Print and scent give it plenty of visual and sensory attraction.
The Line Thru System is the clever bit. It lets the lure slide away from the fish during the fight, while the hooks can be positioned on the back or belly to suit your presentation. It’s not the cheapest soft lure around, but it’s a cracking search bait for bigger waters and hungry pike.
A capable big pike lure with a smart rigging system and plenty of attraction, though the heaviest version demands proper tackle.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.2/10
- Performance
- 9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.9/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.6/10
- Value for Money
- 8.5/10
The realistic 3D-scan body, Photo Chrome finish, Carbon49 wire and tournament trebles make it feel properly equipped.
A slow sink and paddletail action give you useful control across different depths and retrieves.
The big profile, scent, rattle and realistic finish offer several strong reasons for pike to have a go.
It arrives pre-rigged and the Line Thru System is handy, but the 210g version needs the right outfit and careful casting.
There’s a lot built in, although big soft lures with specialist rigging aren’t usually the cheapest option in the box.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Pike
Big pike lures don’t have to be complicated, mate. They just need to look like a decent mouthful, move properly and stay controllable when you’re putting them over a likely spot. The Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Pike ticks those boxes with a chunky paddletail profile and a slow-sinking action.
There are two sizes to choose from. The 20cm version weighs 66g, while the full-fat 30cm model comes in at 210g. Savage Gear also refers to these as the 8in and 12in options, so you can pick the bait around your rod, casting style and the size of prey you’re trying to imitate.
The profile is based on a 3D scan of a real Jack Pike. That gives the lure a proper pike-shaped silhouette rather than a generic fishy blob. The 4D Photo Chrome Skin Print adds a realistic finish, which should help the bait show up as something worth chasing when a predator gets a look at it.
On the retrieve, this is a slow-sinking lure. That’s a dead handy trait. You can let it drop onto a chosen depth, then crawl it past weedbeds, over a shelf or along the edge of a reedline without it falling like a brick. Keep the rod tip high for a shallower pass, or let it count down a touch longer when the fish are sitting deeper.
The paddletail is doing the main bit of the work. A steady retrieve should get the tail thumping and the body tracking in a way that looks like an easy, slightly vulnerable meal. That’s often just the ticket when pike are following but not committing to something racing past like it’s late for the pub.
There’s more than just flash and thump here, too. The lure includes strike-triggering scent, while a rattle slot in the paddletail adds another little disturbance. In coloured water, low light or a venue that’s seen every spinner and crankbait in the shop, those extra cues can help a pike find and home in on it.
The Line Thru System is arguably the star feature. It’s designed to make changing the setup straightforward, and the hooks can be positioned on the back or belly. That gives you some useful control. Belly hooks can suit open-water work, while a back position may be preferable when you’re trying to keep things a bit cleaner around weed and cover.
It comes pre-rigged with Carbon49 wire and tournament treble hooks, so there’s less terminal-tackle faff before you start casting. Still, give the wire, joins and hook points a once-over before a session. A big bait deserves sharp hooks and tidy connections, especially when a proper lump comes charging out of the margins.
The main thing to remember is the casting load. The 20cm model is substantial but manageable with suitable pike tackle. The 30cm version is a 210g bait, so it wants a rod and reel set-up built for the job. Don’t bosh it out on light gear and hope for the best. Match the lure to the outfit, work the likely depth and this becomes a very useful search bait when you’re looking for a bite-time pike.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Length options
- 20cm and 30cm
- Weight options
- 66g and 210g
- Equivalent maker sizes
- 8in and 12in
- Action
- Slow-sinking paddletail
- Rigging
- Easy-change Line Thru System; hooks can sit on the back or belly
- Construction and extras
- 3D-scan Jack Pike profile, 4D Photo Chrome Skin Print, scent, rattle slot, Carbon49 wire and tournament trebles
Specs checked with Savage Gear, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Big bait, sensible hook setup
The main appeal here is the combination of a proper pike-sized profile and a slow, steady sink. You can work it over weed, along drop-offs or across a margin without it bombing straight into the snags.
That Line Thru arrangement also helps keep the lure body away from the fish once a pike is pinned. Add the pre-rigged Carbon49 wire, tournament trebles, scent and the rattle slot in the paddletail, and Savage Gear has packed a fair bit into one lure.
Big profile · Slow sink
A realistic pike meal with a useful action
The 3D-scan Jack Pike body gives this lure a convincing outline straight away. It’s not trying to be subtle in size. The 20cm and 30cm options are proper target baits, with the paddletail providing the movement and the slow sink giving you time to work a swim properly.
The 4D Photo Chrome Skin Print, scent and paddletail rattle slot give the lure a good spread of attraction. You’ve got visual detail, vibration, noise and scent in one package. That makes sense for searching broad water or fishing when visibility is poor.
Worth knowing. The 30cm version weighs 210g. That’s a serious chuck, not a cheeky little flick. Use a suitable heavy pike outfit, check your leader and don’t try to force the cast.
Swim choice · Rigging
A tool for searching, not finesse
This is aimed squarely at anglers who like fishing a substantial lure around likely pike territory. Work it across a drop-off, beside weed, over a clean plateau or down the margins. The slow sink lets you change pace and depth instead of being locked into one retrieve.
The Line Thru System makes it a flexible option, particularly if you like adjusting hook positions. Try the belly position in open water, then consider the back position where weed or cover makes a lower-hanging treble a bit naff. Keep everything sharp and inspect the rig after contact with snags.
The 20cm model is the easier starting point for most anglers. Go for the 30cm version when your tackle is built for 210g and you want to show the bigger pike a really obvious meal.
Quick answers · Bank tips
The useful bits before you tie one on
Can it be fished slowly? Yes. That’s one of the reasons to choose it. A slow retrieve keeps the paddletail working while the lure stays in the strike zone for longer. Add pauses and controlled drops around weed edges, shelves and margins.
Is it ready to fish? It comes pre-rigged with Carbon49 wire and tournament treble hooks. Even so, check every connection before casting and after a fish or snag. Pike tackle needs to be properly sound, and blunt hooks are asking for a heartbreaking headshake.
Is the smaller version only for small pike? Not at all. The 20cm bait is still a sizeable profile and can tempt big fish. It’s simply more manageable than the 30cm model, making it the bob-on choice when you want a large offering without carrying a full-on heavy-lure outfit.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Very realistic pike profile with a convincing paddletail action.
- Slow sink gives you more control over depth and retrieve speed.
- Easy-change Line Thru System lets you swap or adjust the rig without faffing around.
- Hooks can be positioned on the back or belly for different swims and presentations.
- Scent and the paddletail rattle slot add extra triggers in murky or pressured water.
Worth knowing
- The 30cm version at 210g needs suitable pike gear and can be tiring to cast all day.
- A big soft lure with trebles still needs careful handling around weed, snags and landing nets.
- The larger profile won’t suit tiny canals, shallow drains or ultra-subtle finesse situations.
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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.
01Which Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Pike size should I choose?
Which Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Pike size should I choose?
The 20cm, 66g version is the more manageable all-rounder and suits a wider range of pike rods. The 30cm, 210g version is the big-meal option for heavier gear, bigger water and days when you want to show pike a serious target.
02How does the Line Thru System work?
How does the Line Thru System work?
The line passes through the lure body, with the terminal section and hooks attached as part of the system. When a pike is hooked, the lure can slide away from the fish rather than acting like a fixed lever. Keep your wire, knots and hooks in good nick, as always.
03Where should the hooks be positioned?
Where should the hooks be positioned?
The hooks can be positioned on the back or belly. A belly position can help keep contact underneath the bait, while a back position may suit weedier water or a different hook angle. Match it to the swim and keep checking that the hooks are sharp.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a big pike bait with plenty going on. The strongest reasons to choose it are very realistic pike profile with a convincing paddletail action. and slow sink gives you more control over depth and retrieve speed.; the main trade-off is the 30cm version at 210g needs suitable pike gear and can be tiring to cast all day..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Very realistic pike profile with a convincing paddletail action.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pike anglers fishing larger lakes, reservoirs and broad rivers: The sizeable profile and slow sink are handy for covering water and showing a proper mouthful to a hunting fish.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The 30cm version at 210g needs suitable pike gear and can be 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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