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Predator lures · Topwater snakes · Our take
Savage Gear 3D Snake 20cm
20cm floating model
A big, slithering topwater lure with a wide S-action, two line ties and enough presence to make a pike look twice.
- 20cm floating topwater lure weighing 25g.
- Based on a 3D scan of a real juvenile snake.
- Cable-jointed body creates a wide S-shaped swimming action.
- Two line-tie points alter swimming depth; supplied with two size #4 treble hooks.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Savage Gear 3D Snake 20cm, the 25g floating topwater lure supplied with two size #4 treble hooks.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A distinctive, well-equipped specialist lure that earns its keep when shallow pike are ready to come up.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9/10
- Performance8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.9/10
- Ease of Use8.8/10
- Value for Money8.5/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Pike anglers fishing shallow venues. The floating body and surface wake come into their own over weed, along reed edges and across skinny margins.
- Anglers who enjoy visual lure fishing. You can watch the snake work, track follows and see a proper surface take unfold in front of you.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers wanting one lure for every depth. This is built around surface and near-surface work, so it won’t replace a deeper-running hard lure or soft bait.
- Very snaggy or ultra-tight swims. The body and two trebles need a bit of room, and heavy cover can quickly turn a lively lure into a faff.
The lowdown
Introducing the Savage Gear 3D Snake 20cm
A big, slithering topwater lure with a wide S-action, two line ties and enough presence to make a pike look twice.
- 20cm floating topwater lure weighing 25g.
- Based on a 3D scan of a real juvenile snake.
- Cable-jointed body creates a wide S-shaped swimming action.
- Two line-tie points alter swimming depth; supplied with two size #4 treble hooks.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Savage Gear 3D Snake 20cm is a cracking pike lure for warm-weather surface fishing, especially around weed, margins and shallow cover. Its cable-jointed body and wide S-shaped swim give it loads of presence without needing a complicated retrieve.
It’s not the most versatile lure in the box, and the snake look won’t suit every venue or angler. But when pike are willing to look up, this is a proper attention-grabber that can turn a quiet session into a bite-time.
A distinctive, well-equipped specialist lure that earns its keep when shallow pike are ready to come up.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.9/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.8/10
- Value for Money
- 8.5/10
The cable-jointed construction, 3D scanned profile and supplied twin trebles make it feel purpose-built for predator work.
The wide S-action and floating presentation create a strong, easy-to-follow surface disturbance.
A 20cm snake profile offers a bold alternative when pike are hunting shallow or looking up.
It works on a straightforward steady retrieve, with two line ties adding useful adjustment rather than extra faff.
It’s good value for anglers who want a dedicated topwater lure, though less so if you mainly fish deep water.
Head to head
How it stacks up
Side by side with the closest kit we've reviewed. This updates as we add more reviews.
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Savage Gear 3D Snake 20cm
There’s no mistaking what the Savage Gear 3D Snake 20cm is trying to do. It wants to look like a proper snake wriggling across the surface, making enough fuss to get a pike’s attention from a fair old distance. Subtle? Not really. Effective-looking? Absolutely.
At 20cm and 25g, this is a decent-sized mouthful rather than a dainty little canal lure. The floating design makes it a natural pick for shallow lakes, drains, rivers and estate waters where pike patrol the upper layers. Think warm days, clear margins, lily pads and weed beds with fish looking up.
The body is cable-jointed, giving the lure a wide S-shaped swimming action as you wind it back. That snake-like movement is the main event. You don’t need to work it like a jerkbait with loads of violent rod work; a steady retrieve can make the sections weave and kick across the surface in a very obvious way.
That broad action also gives the lure a useful wake. In coloured water, low light or a bit of ripple, pike can home in on the disturbance before they properly see the bait. In flat calm conditions, you’ll get a great view of the whole thing working, plus any follows or half-hearted swipes behind it.
Savage Gear based the lure on a 3D scan of a real juvenile snake, and the profile certainly gives it a different look from the usual perch, roach and frog imitations. That matters when pike have seen the same hard baits dragged past them all season. Sometimes a cheeky change of shape is all it takes to make a fish have another look.
You’re not limited to fishing it bang on the top, either. The two line-tie points let you control the swimming depth and presentation. One setup can keep it riding high, while the other lets it work just under the surface. That’s handy when pike are following but refusing to break the film, or when a bit of ripple makes the topwater trail hard to follow.
The best way to approach it is to start simple. Cast tight to the edge of cover, wind it steadily and let the lure create the attraction. Around weed, pause it beside a hole or over a clear patch. Along a margin, change direction with the rod tip and watch for that classic dark shape appearing behind it. Don’t rush the strike on a swirl; let the fish properly turn down before leaning into it.
The 20cm model comes with two size #4 treble hooks, so it has serious business at both ends. That gives you a good chance of connecting with a pike that attacks from behind or underneath, but it also means you need tidy fish care. Keep the hooks, trace and net under control, and have long forceps ready before you start chucking.
Colour choice is nicely geared towards different moods. Black Adder gives you a strong silhouette in low light, Green Fluo offers maximum visibility, and Steel Adder is the more natural-looking option. If you fancy a lure that brings a bit of drama to shallow pike fishing, this is a proper specialist tool with plenty of character.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Length
- 20cm
- Weight
- 25g
- Buoyancy
- Floating
- Action
- Wide S-shaped swimming action
- Construction
- Cable-jointed body
- Hooks
- 2 x size #4 treble hooks
Specs checked with Savage Gear, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
This isn’t trying to be a subtle little baitfish imitation. The 3D Snake 20cm is all about creating a big, obvious surface profile and a slithering wake that pike can track in shallow water.
The two line-tie points are a handy touch. They let you alter how the lure swims and how deep it works, so you can fish it right on top or just below the surface rather than being stuck with one presentation.
Closer look
A slithering surface profile with a couple of useful tricks
The 3D Snake 20cm is a floating, cable-jointed lure built around movement rather than a complicated retrieve. Its wide S-action makes the body weave from side to side, creating a clear snake-like trail and surface disturbance. That gives pike something obvious to track in shallow water.
The two line-tie points are the smart bit. They let you adjust how the lure sits and swims, giving you a surface presentation or a just-below-the-surface option. That extra control is useful when fish are following but not committing.
Worth knowing. The lure is supplied with two size #4 trebles. Treat it as serious pike tackle: use a suitable bite-resistant trace, carry long forceps and keep your unhooking mat and net ready before the first cast.
Who it suits
Best when pike are willing to look up
This is a cracking choice for anglers who enjoy visual lure fishing. It’s made for shallow margins, weed gaps, reed edges and other areas where a surface or near-surface lure can get noticed. Warm, bright periods can be especially good, but a bit of ripple or low light can make the silhouette stand out beautifully too.
Work it steadily first. Add pauses beside cover, small rod-tip twitches and changes of direction when a fish follows. The lure’s own body movement does most of the graft, so there’s no need to turn the retrieve into a full-on faff.
It’s less suitable as your only predator lure. When fish are sitting deep, hugging the bottom or refusing to rise, you’ll want something that gets down properly. The Snake earns its place as a specialist topwater option, not as the whole box.
FAQs in full
A few bank-side questions answered
Can you fish it below the surface? Yes. Use the alternate line-tie point to alter the running depth, then experiment with retrieve speed. Just below the film can be the sweet spot when pike are interested but not quite prepared to smash a surface lure.
What sort of retrieve works? A steady wind is the best starting point. Let the jointed body produce its wide S-action, then add pauses and gentle twitches around cover. If a pike appears, keep the lure moving naturally and avoid snatching it away at the first boil.
Is it only for big waters? Not at all. The 20cm profile suits small lakes, canals and rivers as long as there’s room to cast and work the lure safely. Around tight margins, shorter accurate casts are often more useful than launching it miles.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Wide, eye-catching S-action that creates plenty of surface disturbance.
- Two line ties give you more control over the running depth.
- 20cm profile offers a substantial target for pike in shallow water.
- Floating design is well suited to weed, margins and surface attacks.
Worth knowing
- A specialist lure rather than an all-round pike option.
- Surface fishing can be very visual, but it also depends heavily on fish mood and conditions.
- The 20cm body and twin trebles need sensible handling around weed and fish.
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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 should I fish the Savage Gear 3D Snake 20cm?
How should I fish the Savage Gear 3D Snake 20cm?
Start with a steady retrieve and let the lure’s jointed body do the work. Mix in short pauses, little twitches and direction changes around margins, weed gaps and reed lines. Keep watching the lure, but don’t strike at the first swirl if the pike hasn’t properly loaded the hooks.
02What do the two line-tie points do?
What do the two line-tie points do?
They let you change the lure’s running behaviour and depth. One position keeps the presentation more surface-focused, while the other allows it to work just below the top. Try both before moving swims, as pike can be fussy about how much disturbance they want.
03What tackle suits the 20cm Snake?
What tackle suits the 20cm Snake?
Use a predator setup with enough casting control for a 25g lure, a wire or suitable bite-resistant trace, and a landing net made for pike. Keep your forceps and unhooking kit ready too, because two size #4 trebles around a pike’s head are no place for a rushed hand job.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are wide, eye-catching s-action that creates plenty of surface disturbance. and two line ties give you more control over the running depth.; the main trade-off is a specialist lure rather than an all-round pike option..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Wide, eye-catching S-action that creates plenty of surface disturbance.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pike anglers fishing shallow venues: The floating body and surface wake come into their own over weed, along reed edges and across skinny margins.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “A specialist lure rather than an all-round pike option.”
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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