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Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Roach
18cm and 25cm · Slow-sink or moderate-sink
A big, beautifully realistic roach imitation with a clever line-through system, made for anglers hunting proper predators in deeper water.
- Based on a 3D scan of a real roach, with a soft outer body and hard-foam inner harness.
- Available in 18cm and 25cm lengths, with slow-sink and moderate-sink options.
- The 18cm weighs 80g in slow-sink form and 86g in moderate-sink form.
- The 25cm weighs 200g in slow-sink form and 216g in moderate-sink form.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Roach in its 18cm and 25cm versions. The listed weights differ between the slow-sink and moderate-sink models.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A specialist big-pike lure with strong realism and a clever rig, scoring well if you’ll fish the right waters and already own suitable heavy tackle.
- Product Quality9.2/10
- Performance9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching9/10
- Ease of Use7.9/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Pike anglers fishing roach-heavy waters. The realistic profile and big baitfish presence make it a natural choice when predators are keying in on roach.
- Anglers covering deeper water and drop-offs. The moderate-sink version is designed to fish deeper, around 3–4m, while the slow-sink model gives you a more leisurely presentation.
Maybe skip if
- Light lure anglers or anyone fishing tiny canals. Even the 18cm model is a substantial lure, and the 25cm version needs proper heavy predator tackle.
- Anglers wanting a fast, high-speed search bait. This lure is better suited to controlled retrieves, pauses and depth work than frantic chuck-and-wind fishing.
The lowdown
Introducing the Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Roach
A big, beautifully realistic roach imitation with a clever line-through system, made for anglers hunting proper predators in deeper water.
- Based on a 3D scan of a real roach, with a soft outer body and hard-foam inner harness.
- Available in 18cm and 25cm lengths, with slow-sink and moderate-sink options.
- The 18cm weighs 80g in slow-sink form and 86g in moderate-sink form.
- The 25cm weighs 200g in slow-sink form and 216g in moderate-sink form.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Roach is a cracking big-fish lure for pike anglers who want a convincing roach profile, loads of movement and a clever Line Thru setup. The soft body and pulsing fins give it plenty of life, while the sinking options help you work different depths properly.
It’s specialist kit rather than an everyday lure, and the larger sizes need suitable predator tackle. But if you’re targeting a lump around bait-rich waters, especially where roach are on the menu, this is a very serious bit of kit.
A specialist big-pike lure with strong realism and a clever rig, scoring well if you’ll fish the right waters and already own suitable heavy tackle.
- Product Quality
- 9.2/10
- Performance
- 9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 9/10
- Ease of Use
- 7.9/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The 3D-scanned body, hard-foam harness, soft fins and sharp SGY treble hooks make it a well-equipped predator lure.
The S-curve action, pulsing fins and two sink rates give you plenty of control over how the lure works through the water.
A convincing roach profile and substantial silhouette can be highly appealing where pike are feeding on sizeable baitfish.
The retrieve is straightforward, but the heavier models demand the right outfit and a bit of care when casting.
The Line Thru system, reusable storage and choice of sizes and sink rates give it useful versatility for dedicated predator anglers.
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 Roach
Big roach are proper pike magnets, and Savage Gear has built the 3D Line Thru Roach around that simple bit of predator-fishing common sense. It’s a large, highly realistic lure made to look like the real thing, rather than some abstract rubber fish that only vaguely resembles a baitfish. When your water is full of silver prey, that familiar outline can be a very handy edge.
There are two sizes to choose from: 18cm and 25cm. The smaller model is still a serious mouthful, while the 25cm version is aimed squarely at anglers who like throwing big baits for a proper lump. It’s not subtle tackle, mate, but that’s the point. A large pike doesn’t need convincing that a big roach is worth chasing when the lure looks and moves the part.
The 18cm slow-sink model weighs 80g, while the moderate-sink version comes in at 86g. Those few grams make a difference to how the lure settles and how quickly you can get it down. The 25cm versions are much more substantial at 200g for slow-sink and 216g for moderate-sink, so you’ll want a rod, reel and leader setup that are genuinely comfortable with heavy lure work.
The slow-sink versions are the more relaxed option. They give you time to fish a swim methodically, pause over weed or let the lure hang in a likely ambush zone. That can be bob on in colder water, clear conditions or anywhere the pike aren’t charging around like they’ve just had a double espresso. Keep the retrieve steady and let the lure’s own movement do the graft.
The moderate-sink version is designed to fish deeper, around 3–4m. That makes it a useful tool for channels, deeper margins, reservoirs and the edges of old weedbeds where pike may sit below the baitfish. You can still vary the count-down and retrieve, of course, but this model gets you into the water column quicker and helps keep the lure working where the fish are.
The body is based on a 3D scan of a real roach, giving it a convincing shape from nose to tail. It uses a hard-foam inner harness with a soft outer body, so you get a lure that holds its general form while retaining that softer, more natural look. The side fins pulse as the bait comes through the water, adding a bit of flutter and disturbance that can make a slow retrieve look far more alive.
Then there’s the S-curve swimming action. Rather than simply wobbling from side to side, the lure snakes through the water in a way that gives it a proper baitfish feel. That’s useful when you’re fishing over a long session, because you can work it with a simple wind, add pauses and let the lure keep looking convincing without loads of faff at the rod tip.
The Line Thru system is the clever bit of business here. The slow-sink line-through channel runs through the mouth, and the rig uses a swinging treble arrangement behind the body. When a pike connects, the lure can slide up the leader instead of staying fixed in its mouth. That can help protect the lure and reduce the amount of leverage a fish gets during the fight, though a solid trace and sensible unhooking gear are still absolutely essential.
Savage Gear uses ultra-sharp SGY 1X BN treble hooks, and the whole thing comes in a protective reusable clampack. That’s dead handy for storage, especially with a soft-bodied lure that you don’t want crushed in a box. Overall, this is a purpose-built big predator lure: realistic, deep-working and full of movement. It’ll be a bit much for casual light lure fishing, but in the right pike swim it looks a very tasty proposition.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Lengths
- 18cm and 25cm
- Sink rates
- Slow-sink and moderate-sink
- 18cm weights
- 80g slow-sink; 86g moderate-sink
- 25cm weights
- 200g slow-sink; 216g moderate-sink
- Construction
- Soft outer body with hard-foam inner harness and soft side fins
- Rig and storage
- Line Thru system, swinging treble rig, SGY 1X BN treble hooks and reusable clampack
Specs checked with Savage Gear, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
This isn’t just a chunky soft lure with a roach paint job. The 3D scan, soft fins and S-curve action are all about making a large meal look properly alive. The Line Thru system then lets the lure slide up the leader when a fish is hooked, helping keep the body away from the jaws and reducing the chance of it getting wrecked straight away.
A proper baitfish imitation
What you’re buying
The 3D Line Thru Roach is built around the shape of a real roach, taken from a 3D scan rather than drawn from guesswork. The soft outer body gives it a natural appearance, while the hard-foam inner harness helps support the lure and its rigging. Soft side fins pulse on the retrieve, and the S-curve action gives the bait a smooth, lively swim.
There are slow-sink and moderate-sink versions in both 18cm and 25cm lengths. The 18cm models weigh 80g and 86g respectively. The 25cm models weigh 200g and 216g. The moderate-sink version is intended for deeper work around 3–4m, while the slow-sink version suits a more controlled, hovering approach.
The Line Thru system runs through the mouth on the slow-sink design and works with a swinging treble rig. Once a pike is hooked, the lure body can slide up the leader. It’s a smart idea for a soft lure that’s likely to see some serious attention from teeth.
Worth knowing. This is heavy predator tackle, especially in 25cm form. Make sure your rod, reel, main line, trace and casting technique are all up to the job. Don’t launch a 216g lure on a light outfit and hope for the best, mate.
Match the lure to the water
Who should chuck it?
It’s aimed at pike anglers who like fishing sizeable baitfish imitations. The realistic roach profile makes most sense on waters where roach are a regular part of the pike’s diet, particularly around bait shoals, weed edges, drop-offs and deeper channels.
For a general-purpose approach, the 18cm version is the easier starting point. It still gives you a decent target without demanding quite as much from the tackle. The 25cm model is for anglers deliberately hunting a big fish or matching larger prey, with a much heavier casting load to consider.
Fish it with steady retrieves, pauses and changes of pace. Let the lure sink to the required depth, then work it past ambush points. A slow roll along a margin or a few turns followed by a pause over deeper weed can be far more effective than simply bombing it back at top speed.
Quick answers
The bits anglers usually ask
The Line Thru Roach isn’t a tiny canal lure or a quick-session light tackle option. It’s designed for proper predator fishing, where a large, convincing meal can draw a response from a bigger pike. The moderate-sink version is especially useful when fish are holding deeper rather than right under the surface.
Keep the lure stored in its reusable clampack when you’re not fishing it. The soft body is part of the attraction, but it also needs a bit of care. Avoid crushing it under a pile of hard lures, and check the hooks, rig and body regularly after a fish or a snag.
Use a reliable predator trace and carry proper forceps and an unhooking mat. Big lures and big pike deserve respectful handling. The Line Thru design can help with the lure during the fight, but it doesn’t replace good fish care or a sound end tackle setup.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Very convincing roach profile and natural S-curve swimming action.
- Line Thru system with a swinging treble rig is a smart setup for predator fishing.
- Soft fins pulse on the retrieve, giving the lure extra life.
- Useful choice of slow-sink and moderate-sink versions for different depths.
- Comes in a protective reusable clampack.
Worth knowing
- The 25cm models are properly hefty and need a suitable heavy lure outfit.
- A big lure like this can be tiring to cast and retrieve all day.
- The realistic soft body will naturally take a battering from pike teeth.
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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 Roach should I choose?
Which Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Roach should I choose?
Go for the 18cm if you want a more manageable big-fish lure and a lighter overall setup. Choose the 25cm when you’re happy casting 200g-plus and want a really substantial roach imitation. Then pick slow-sink for a more measured presentation, or moderate-sink when you want to work deeper water around 3–4m.
02What does the Line Thru system do?
What does the Line Thru system do?
The fishing line runs through the lure rather than simply attaching to a fixed point on the body. The treble rig swings behind the lure, and when a predator is hooked the body can slide up the leader. That helps keep the soft lure away from the worst of the teeth and gives the fish less leverage against the hook hold.
03How should I fish the Line Thru Roach?
How should I fish the Line Thru Roach?
Try a steady retrieve with regular pauses, letting the lure sink back into the swim. Mix in gentle lifts, turns and changes of pace around weed edges, drop-offs and the margins. The S-curve action does the hard work, so you don’t need to rip it back like a spinnerbait.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are very convincing roach profile and natural s-curve swimming action. and line thru system with a swinging treble rig is a smart setup for predator fishing.; the main trade-off is the 25cm models are properly hefty and need a suitable heavy lure outfit..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Very convincing roach profile and natural S-curve swimming action.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pike anglers fishing roach-heavy waters: The realistic profile and big baitfish presence make it a natural choice when predators are keying in on roach.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The 25cm models are properly hefty and need a suitable heavy lure outfit.”
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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