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Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Trout 20cm
20cm · 93g · Slow sinking
A proper pike-sized trout imitation with a clever Line Thru setup, realistic movement and enough tweakability to earn a place in the lure box.
- 20cm lure weighing 93g in the slow-sinking version
- Based on a 3D scan of a real trout, with a realistic swimming action
- Line Thru system with interchangeable Carbon49 wire rig
- Supplied with ultra-sharp SGY treble hooks and a reusable clamshell pack
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the 20cm, 93g slow-sinking Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Trout. Savage Gear also offers a 98g sinking version, so check the exact pack before buying.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A premium, feature-packed pike lure that earns its keep when you want a realistic large meal and a tuneable presentation.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.4/10
- Performance9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching9/10
- Ease of Use8.4/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Pike anglers fishing large lakes, reservoirs and rivers. The substantial 20cm trout profile makes a proper target when bigger pike are looking for a decent mouthful.
- Lure fishers who like to fine-tune presentation. The chin ring and interchangeable wire rig give you more control over sink rate and rig setup than a basic fixed lure.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers using light or general-purpose spinning tackle. At 93g, this needs predator gear with enough casting power and a suitable leader setup. It isn’t a casual light-lure option.
- Fishers wanting a cheap, snag-proof search lure. This is a premium-looking, detailed bait with several components. It’s better treated as a purposeful big-fish lure than a chuck-anywhere sacrificial plug.
The lowdown
Introducing the Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Trout 20cm
A proper pike-sized trout imitation with a clever Line Thru setup, realistic movement and enough tweakability to earn a place in the lure box.
- 20cm lure weighing 93g in the slow-sinking version
- Based on a 3D scan of a real trout, with a realistic swimming action
- Line Thru system with interchangeable Carbon49 wire rig
- Supplied with ultra-sharp SGY treble hooks and a reusable clamshell pack
Quick verdict
Verdict
This is a cracking big-fish lure for anglers who want a trout-style meal with a realistic swim and a bit more control than a standard hard lure. The 3D-scan body, Line Thru system and adjustable chin ring give it plenty going on.
It’s not the cheapest or simplest lure in the box, and the 93g weight needs suitable predator tackle. But for targeting pike around deeper edges, drop-offs and big-fish water, it looks a proper mouthful and the rigging options are spot on.
A premium, feature-packed pike lure that earns its keep when you want a realistic large meal and a tuneable presentation.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.4/10
- Performance
- 9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 9/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.4/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The 3D-scan body, mesh-reinforced joints, Carbon49 rig and reusable pack give it a properly considered finish.
Its realistic swim, slow sink and adjustable chin ring make it versatile across depths and retrieves.
A convincing 20cm trout profile can stand out to bigger pike, while the Line Thru setup is a useful fish-fighting feature.
The lure is ready to fish, but its 93g weight and need for suitable predator tackle limit how casually you can use it.
It offers more presentation and rigging features than a basic pike plug, although the premium build means it needs looking after.
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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Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Trout 20cm (this one)
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Trout 20cm
Big trout imitations have always had a place in the pike angler’s armoury. When a water holds trout, or when the resident pike are used to seeing chunky prey, a 20cm lure can look like a proper dinner rather than another little snack. The Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Trout 20cm is built for exactly that job.
This slow-sinking version weighs 93g, so it’s no dainty little perch imitation. You’ll want a proper predator rod and reel with enough backbone for casting it all day without turning your shoulder into a grumpy old hinge. Match it with a sensible leader and the right main line, and you’ve got a lure made for covering serious pike water.
The body is based on a 3D scan of a real trout. That gives it the sort of natural proportions and details that make a lure look convincing before it’s even moved. Pike don’t read product descriptions, obviously, but a believable outline, swimming angle and fall can make a difference when a fish is following behind with its nose practically touching the bait.
On the retrieve, the lure is designed to produce a realistic swimming action rather than a frantic, overworked wobble. That makes it useful when you want to fish at a steady pace, especially over weed, along a drop-off or beside a reed edge. Give it a smooth pull, pause it, then let that slow sink do a bit of the talking.
The chin ring is a handy touch. It gives you a way to adjust the sink rate and tune the lure to the swim, rather than being stuck with one presentation. In shallow water, you can keep things moving before it digs into the bottom. In deeper water, you can count it down and work a likely zone properly. Dead handy when conditions change through the day.
The Line Thru system is another big part of the appeal. The lure runs around an internal or through-body rig arrangement, with an interchangeable Carbon49 wire rig supplied. In simple terms, the lure isn’t just fixed rigidly to the hook setup in the usual way. When a pike piles in, the body can move more independently during the fight, which may reduce leverage from the lure itself.
It comes fitted with ultra-sharp SGY treble hooks, so the terminal end is ready for proper predator work. As ever, check those hooks after a snag, a rough landing or a fish with plenty of head-shaking attitude. Big pike lures still need tidy connections, a sound leader and a quick look over before the next cast. No point having a stunner of a lure if the business end is a bit naff.
There’s also scent built into the body. Whether that makes the difference on a fast-moving search retrieve is impossible to bank on, but it’s a useful extra when a fish follows and stalls. Slowing the lure down, pausing it near the margins or crawling it past a feature gives a curious pike more time to inspect the whole package.
The lure comes as a single bait in a protective reusable clamshell pack. That’s good news because a 20cm lure with joints, wirework and sharp trebles isn’t something you want rattling loose in the bottom of a tackle bag. Keep it protected, dry it off after use and check the mesh-reinforced joints and wire rig regularly. Look after it and this is a proper big-fish tool, not just a pretty lure for the box.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Length
- 20cm
- Weight
- 93g
- Action
- Slow sinking
- Construction
- Mesh-reinforced joints with Line Thru system
- Rig and hooks
- Interchangeable Carbon49 wire rig with ultra-sharp SGY treble hooks
- Pack contents
- 1 lure in a protective reusable clamshell pack
Specs checked with Savage Gear, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
The big draw here is the combination of a very natural trout profile and a Line Thru system. The lure can move freely around the wire rig when a pike hits, helping keep the fish away from the main body during the fight.
That matters with a lure this big. You’re buying more than just a flashy trout-shaped plug. It’s a deliberate tool for presenting a sizeable meal with a slow-sinking fall and a swimming action designed to keep looking alive on the retrieve.
Closer look
A realistic trout with proper pike intent
The 20cm body is based on a 3D scan of a real trout, giving the lure a natural baitfish shape rather than an over-the-top cartoon profile. Mesh-reinforced joints help create the realistic swimming action, while the slow-sinking behaviour lets you work the lure at different depths with a steady retrieve and well-timed pauses.
The Line Thru system is the clever bit. An interchangeable Carbon49 wire rig is supplied, and the ultra-sharp SGY trebles are ready for pike duty. The chin ring also lets you adjust the sink rate, giving you a bit more control when fishing shallow margins, deeper water or a drop-off.
Worth knowing. There’s a 98g sinking version in the range as well as this 93g slow-sinking model. Don’t assume they’ll fish identically. Check the weight and action on the pack before setting up your rod and retrieve.
Who it suits
Made for serious pike lure work
This suits anglers targeting pike on larger waters, particularly where a trout-shaped meal makes sense. It’s a good choice for searching open water, working a shelf or drop-off, and fishing along weed edges where a slow, deliberate presentation can tempt a following fish into committing.
You’ll get the most from it with a proper heavy lure setup. Think a predator rod with enough casting weight, a dependable reel, suitable main line and a reliable bite-proof leader. It isn’t the lure to stick on a light spinning outfit for a cheeky couple of casts.
Worth knowing. Use the pause. A smooth pull followed by a short stop can let the slow-sinking trout hang in the strike zone. Around reed edges and margins, watch for follows and be ready for a pike to bosh it right at the end of the retrieve.
FAQs in full
The bits anglers usually want to know
The 93g slow-sinking model is best treated as a deliberate big-fish lure. It’s not a tiny search bait, but that larger profile can be exactly what gets noticed when pike are keyed into substantial prey or you want to show them something different.
The scented body adds another possible trigger, particularly during slower presentations. Don’t rely on scent alone, mind. The main attraction is still the trout profile, movement, fall and where you put it in the swim.
Worth knowing. After fishing, rinse and dry the lure, inspect the Carbon49 wire and check the treble points. Store it in the supplied clamshell rather than loose with other lures, where those sharp hooks and mesh-reinforced joints can get battered about.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Very convincing trout profile and swimming action
- Line Thru design and interchangeable Carbon49 rig add useful fish-safety and maintenance benefits
- Chin ring lets you adjust the sink rate to suit the swim
- Scented body gives the lure another attraction when pike follow closely
Worth knowing
- 93g is a serious lump and needs suitable pike gear to cast comfortably
- A big lure like this takes up more room and costs more than basic pike plugs
- The realistic finish and moving parts need looking after around snags and toothy 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.
01Is the Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Trout 20cm floating or sinking?
Is the Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Trout 20cm floating or sinking?
The 20cm version covered here weighs 93g and has a slow-sinking action. Savage Gear also lists a 98g sinking version, so check the exact variant when ordering.
02What is the Line Thru system for?
What is the Line Thru system for?
The line runs through the lure body to the wire rig, allowing the lure to separate from the fish’s direct leverage during the fight. That can help keep the lure body away from a pike’s teeth and reduce the chance of the fish using the lure as a lever.
03What tackle should I use with it?
What tackle should I use with it?
Use proper pike tackle rated for a lure around 93g, with a suitable predator leader and a reel that handles repeated casting of a large bait. Keep your hooks sharp and check the Carbon49 rig regularly after each fish or snag.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are very convincing trout profile and swimming action and line thru design and interchangeable carbon49 rig add useful fish-safety and maintenance benefits; the main trade-off is 93g is a serious lump and needs suitable pike gear to cast comfortably.
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Very convincing trout profile and swimming action”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pike anglers fishing large lakes, reservoirs and rivers: The substantial 20cm trout profile makes a proper target when bigger pike are looking for a decent mouthful.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “93g is a serious lump and needs suitable pike gear to cast comfortably”
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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