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Lures · Big-fish predator work · Our take
Savage Gear 3D Roach
18cm and 25cm versions, available in slow-sinking and moderate-sinking models
A lifelike, Line Thru soft lure with a cracking S-curve action. The Savage Gear 3D Roach is built for anglers hunting serious predators, not tiny perch tucked under the reeds.
- Based on a 3D scan of a real roach for a highly recognisable prey-fish profile.
- Three-section body, soft outer skin and pulsing side fins create an S-curve swimming action.
- Available in 18cm at approximately 80g and 25cm at approximately 206g or 216g, depending on variant.
- Line Thru rigging lets the treble swing free from the lure body after a strike.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Savage Gear 3D Roach in its 18cm and 25cm sizes, including the different sinking-rate variants.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A specialist, well-thought-out predator lure with strong movement and a useful rigging system, best value when you genuinely fish for bigger predators.
- Product Quality9.1/10
- Performance9.2/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.9/10
- Ease of Use8.1/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Pike anglers hunting larger fish. The roach shape, sizeable profile and two sinking options make it useful when you want to show a predator a proper meal.
- Anglers fishing larger reservoirs, rivers and deep edges. The lure can help cover water and work different depths, with the sinking rate giving you more control over the retrieve.
Maybe skip if
- Light-tackle perch and chub anglers. Even the 18cm model is a sizeable offering, while the 25cm version needs heavyweight gear and a confident casting stroke.
- Anglers wanting a tiny, low-faff search lure. This is a specialist soft-bodied big-fish bait, not a compact lure for flicking around every margin and snag.
The lowdown
Introducing the Savage Gear 3D Roach
A lifelike, Line Thru soft lure with a cracking S-curve action. The Savage Gear 3D Roach is built for anglers hunting serious predators, not tiny perch tucked under the reeds.
- Based on a 3D scan of a real roach for a highly recognisable prey-fish profile.
- Three-section body, soft outer skin and pulsing side fins create an S-curve swimming action.
- Available in 18cm at approximately 80g and 25cm at approximately 206g or 216g, depending on variant.
- Line Thru rigging lets the treble swing free from the lure body after a strike.
Quick verdict
The verdict
The Savage Gear 3D Roach is a proper predator lure with a very convincing roach profile, loads of movement and a clever Line Thru setup. It’s aimed at big pike and other serious predators rather than everyday coarse-match fishing.
It isn’t the cheapest or smallest bit of kit in the box, but for covering water with a sizeable, natural-looking target, it’s a cracking option. Go 18cm for a more manageable all-rounder; the 25cm is a full-on big-fish mouthful.
A specialist, well-thought-out predator lure with strong movement and a useful rigging system, best value when you genuinely fish for bigger predators.
- Product Quality
- 9.1/10
- Performance
- 9.2/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.9/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.1/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The 3D-scanned profile, soft body, hard-foam harness and supplied sharp Y-trebles make it feel purpose-built rather than thrown together.
The three-section body and pulsing fins should provide a lively S-curve action across a useful range of retrieve speeds.
A convincing roach profile and large silhouette can stand out when predators are feeding on substantial prey.
The rigging is clever, but the bigger model needs heavyweight tackle and careful casting, which adds a bit of faff.
It offers two sizes, two sink rates and a Line Thru setup, giving serious predator anglers useful choice for the money.
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 Roach
The Savage Gear 3D Roach is not a dainty little perch lure you flick under the far-bank bushes. This is a proper predator offering. Big profile, soft body and enough weight to make you think twice about your tackle before you start casting. For anglers after pike and other serious predators, though, that’s exactly the point.
The lure is based on a 3D scan of a real roach, so it carries the sort of familiar prey shape predators see all year round. That matters on waters where roach are a staple meal. You’re not showing them some strange, overworked shape. You’re putting a chunky, recognisable mouthful in front of them.
There are two sizes to choose from. The 18cm version weighs approximately 80g, making it the more manageable option for regular predator work. The 25cm model is a different beast altogether, weighing roughly 206g or 216g depending on the variant. That’s a full-on big-fish lure and needs tackle to match.
Both sizes are available in slow-sinking and moderate-sinking versions. That gives you a bit more control over how the lure sits and travels through the swim. Slow sinking is handy when fish are following in shallower water or you want to keep the bait hanging in the fish’s face. Moderate sinking helps you get down and search deeper water without having to faff around.
The swimming action comes from a three-section body that produces a steady S-curve as you retrieve it. Add in the soft pulsing side fins and the lure has movement from more than just the tail. Keep it moving steadily and it should look like a roach that’s getting on with its day, rather than a lure being dragged through the swim.
That natural action makes the 3D Roach useful for covering water. Cast across a basin, work a drop-off, sweep a weed edge or bring it past the mouth of a bay. You can vary the pace, pause it and let the sinking version do some of the work. Sometimes a following pike only needs that little change of rhythm before it commits.
The Line Thru rigging is one of the cleverer bits. After a strike, the treble hook can swing free from the lure body. That can reduce the amount of leverage a big fish gets from the lure itself, while also helping keep teeth away from the soft body during the fight. It doesn’t make the lure indestructible, mind, so keep an eye on the skin and connection points.
The supplied Savage Gear Y-treble hooks are ultra-sharp, and the hook sizes are matched to the lure size. The 18cm models use size #1 trebles, while the 25cm versions use size #2/0 or 1/0 hooks depending on the listing. As ever with pike work, check everything before fishing and make sure the rest of the end tackle is up to the job.
There’s also a reusable protective clam pack, which is more useful than it sounds. A soft lure this size can get squashed or marked if it’s thrown loose in a box with hooks and jig heads. Keep it in the pack between trips and it’ll be ready for the next bite-time.
The big question is whether you need this much lure. If you’re happy chasing proper lumps and fishing heavyweight gear, the Savage Gear 3D Roach gives you a lifelike profile, plenty of movement and useful depth choices. If your idea of a session is light tackle and small lures around the margins, it’ll be a bit of a faff. For the right predator angler, though, it’s a bob-on big-fish tool.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Sizes
- 18cm and 25cm
- Approximate weights
- 18cm: 80g; 25cm: approximately 206g or 216g, depending on variant
- Sink rates
- Slow-sinking and moderate-sinking versions
- Construction
- Hard-foam inner harness with a soft outer body
- Rigging
- Line Thru concept with free-swinging treble hook
- Hooks
- Savage Gear Y-treble hooks; 18cm uses #1, while 25cm uses #2/0 or 1/0 depending on listing
Specs checked with Savage Gear, Oct 2026.
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Our take
A roach profile with plenty going on
The big appeal here is the combination of a 3D-scanned roach shape, a three-section body and soft pulsing side fins. That gives the lure a natural S-curve and plenty of subtle movement, even when you’re not ripping it back.
The Line Thru rigging is handy when a fish hits. The treble can swing free from the lure body, helping keep the lure away from the fish during the fight and reducing the chance of the body getting battered straight away.
Closer look
What you’re buying
The 3D Roach uses a soft outer body around a hard-foam inner harness. Its three-section construction creates the main S-curve action, while the soft side fins pulse as the lure moves. That gives it a busy but believable presence in the water.
The Line Thru design lets the treble swing free from the lure body after a take. It’s a sensible setup for a lure aimed at pike, where a free-swinging hook can help reduce the lure acting as a lever during the fight.
Worth knowing. The 25cm model is a serious lump. Check your rod, reel, line, leader and casting technique before launching it. Smooth and controlled beats trying to bosh it out like a lead clip.
Who it suits
Pick your size and sink rate
Choose the 18cm version if you want a sizeable roach imitation that’s still relatively manageable. At approximately 80g, it fits more comfortably into a heavyweight predator setup and is the more flexible choice for regular use.
The 25cm version is for deliberately targeting bigger fish with a much larger meal. Its roughly 206g or 216g weight, depending on variant, makes it better suited to powerful tackle and open-water work than tight, snaggy swims.
Slow sinking suits a patient retrieve, shallower water and fish that are following but not committing. Moderate sinking is handy for deeper areas, drop-offs and getting through the water column a touch quicker. In either case, pauses and speed changes are worth trying when a fish shadows the lure.
FAQs in full
The useful stuff before you tie it on
Can it be used around weed and snags? It can be worked around edges and features, but the exposed treble still needs care. Keep your casts accurate, control the sink and don’t assume the soft body makes it snag-proof.
Does the soft body need looking after? Yes. Keep it in the supplied protective clam pack rather than loose in a tackle box. Check the body, harness and hook connection after every fish or snag.
Worth knowing. Treat the 3D Roach as a complete big-fish system, not just a lure. Use proper predator tackle, a reliable wire or suitable bite-proof leader and sharp hooks. A cracking lure is no use if the rest of the setup is a bit naff.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Very lifelike roach profile and a convincing rolling, S-curve action.
- Line Thru system helps separate the hook from the lure body during the fight.
- Available in two useful big-fish sizes and two sinking rates.
- Supplied with sharp Savage Gear Y-treble hooks and a reusable protective clam pack.
Worth knowing
- The 25cm version is a serious lump and needs suitable predator tackle to cast and work properly.
- Soft bodies can take a battering from repeated pike attacks.
- This is a specialist big-fish lure, so it won’t suit anglers after small predators or light tackle sport.
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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 size of Savage Gear 3D Roach should I choose?
Which size of Savage Gear 3D Roach should I choose?
The 18cm version is the easier starting point and weighs approximately 80g. It still gives predators a substantial target without becoming quite such a handful. The 25cm model is for anglers deliberately chasing bigger fish with suitable heavy tackle.
02What does the Line Thru system do?
What does the Line Thru system do?
The hook is rigged so it can swing free from the lure body after a strike. That can keep the lure itself away from the fish during the fight and helps protect the soft body from some of the punishment.
03Which sinking rate is best?
Which sinking rate is best?
The slow-sinking version gives you a more leisurely presentation and is useful over shallower water or when fish are following. The moderate-sinking model gets down more readily and suits deeper water or a quicker search through the swim. Keep the rod high or low to fine-tune the retrieve depth.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: the verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are very lifelike roach profile and a convincing rolling, s-curve action. and line thru system helps separate the hook from the lure body during the fight.; the main trade-off is the 25cm version is a serious lump and needs suitable predator tackle to cast and work properly..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Very lifelike roach profile and a convincing rolling, S-curve action.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pike anglers hunting larger fish: The roach shape, sizeable profile and two sinking options make it useful when you want to show a predator a proper meal.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The 25cm version is a serious lump and needs suitable predator tackle to cast and work properly.”
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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