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Predator tackle · Glide baits · Our take
Savage Gear 3D Roach Shine Glider 18cm
18cm / 65g
A big, realistic glide bait with a cracking stop-and-go action. The 3D Roach Shine Glider is built for pike anglers who want to show a proper mouthful around the mid-water zone.
- 18cm lure weighing 65g, aimed squarely at pike and other large predators.
- Slow-floating design with a medium diving range of around 1–2.5m.
- Restricted kicking V-joint, wide gliding movement and a rolling action at slower speeds.
- Soft, tooth-proof TPE tail and ultra-sharp Savage Gear Y-treble hooks come fitted.
- Also available as a smaller 13.5cm, 28g version.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the 18cm, 65g Savage Gear 3D Roach Shine Glider. It’s also sold in a smaller 13.5cm, 28g version, so check the size before buying.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A convincing big glide bait with a strong slow-speed game and useful pause control. It scores best for realistic action and predator appeal, while the 65g weight narrows its audience.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.1/10
- Performance9.4/10
- Impact on Fish Catching9.2/10
- Ease of Use8.1/10
- Value for Money8.7/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Pike anglers targeting larger fish. The 18cm roach shape gives pike a substantial, realistic-looking target, especially where bigger prey is present.
- Anglers fishing mid-water and upper-layer areas. Its slow-float attitude and 1–2.5m running range make it easy to hold around weed edges, drop-offs and open water.
Maybe skip if
- Light lure anglers. At 65g, this is firmly big-lure territory and needs tackle with enough casting and fish-playing power.
- Small streams and tight, snaggy venues. The lure needs space to glide and turn properly, so compact swims can make it awkward to fish cleanly.
The lowdown
Introducing the Savage Gear 3D Roach Shine Glider 18cm
A big, realistic glide bait with a cracking stop-and-go action. The 3D Roach Shine Glider is built for pike anglers who want to show a proper mouthful around the mid-water zone.
- 18cm lure weighing 65g, aimed squarely at pike and other large predators.
- Slow-floating design with a medium diving range of around 1–2.5m.
- Restricted kicking V-joint, wide gliding movement and a rolling action at slower speeds.
- Soft, tooth-proof TPE tail and ultra-sharp Savage Gear Y-treble hooks come fitted.
- Also available as a smaller 13.5cm, 28g version.
Quick verdict
A proper pike-attractor with bags of character
The Savage Gear 3D Roach Shine Glider 18cm is a big, convincing glide bait for pike work, with a slow-floating attitude, a wide shifting action and a lovely roll when you crawl it back. It’s especially handy when pike are looking for a decent-sized meal in the upper and middle layers.
You’ll need suitable predator tackle and a bit of room to work it properly, but the reward is a lure that gives you loads of control. Pause it, twitch it, change the angle and let that tail do the talking. Proper purposeful kit rather than a tiny search lure.
A convincing big glide bait with a strong slow-speed game and useful pause control. It scores best for realistic action and predator appeal, while the 65g weight narrows its audience.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.1/10
- Performance
- 9.4/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 9.2/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.1/10
- Value for Money
- 8.7/10
Realistic detailing, a durable tooth-proof TPE tail and sharp fitted trebles make this feel like purposeful predator tackle.
The wide glide, shifting movement and rolling action at slower speeds give you plenty of retrieve options.
A sizeable roach profile and stop-start behaviour offer strong visual and movement cues for pike hunting larger prey.
The lure is straightforward to work, but the 65g weight demands suitable gear and a little practice around cover.
Its versatile action, realistic finish, replaceable-feeling tail design and trolling ability give it good all-round lure value.
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 Shine Glider 18cm
The Savage Gear 3D Roach Shine Glider 18cm is the sort of lure that makes you stop and have a proper look in the tackle bag. It’s a big, realistic roach imitation, built to tempt pike that fancy a decent mouthful rather than a tiny snack. At 18cm and 65g, this isn’t dainty canal gear. It’s a proper predator lure for serious searching.
The key trick is the slow-floating design. Fish it steadily and it works through roughly the 1–2.5m zone, then pause it and the lure hangs around rather than disappearing straight into the depths. That stop-and-go behaviour is bang on when a pike follows all the way to the boat or bank but won’t quite commit. Give it a moment, then move it again.
Its action comes from a restricted kicking V-joint, a wide gliding movement and a shifting roll through the body. At slower speeds, it doesn’t just wobble along like a plank. It rolls and wanders, giving the impression of a roach trying to keep itself moving. That’s a useful edge when the water’s cold or the fish are a bit moody.
The slow-speed performance is probably the lure’s most appealing feature. You can crawl it along a weed edge, sweep it over a shallow shelf or work it beside a reedbed without having to burn it back. Pike get a proper look. On clear water, that extra hang time can be just the ticket for a following fish.
The finish is suitably lifelike too, thanks to the 3D-scanned details. Colours such as SS Dirty Roach and SS Goldfish cover the usual natural baitfish jobs, giving you options for darker water, brighter conditions or simply matching what’s already knocking about in the venue. It looks like a fish, not a brightly painted banana. Always a good start.
Then there’s the soft TPE tail. It’s ultra-realistic and tooth-proof, so it can keep producing movement when a pike has had a proper chew. The tail adds a bit of flutter and life behind the main body, especially when you pause or twitch the lure. That makes short, sharp rod lifts worth trying rather than just winding it in on autopilot.
The fitted Savage Gear Y-treble hooks are ultra-sharp, which is exactly what you want on a lure this size. Still, check them regularly. Big baits get thrown into cover, dragged over weed and occasionally introduced to an angry pike’s dental work. A quick glance before a session is a lot less faff than finding a blunt point after a missed take.
Tackle-wise, treat the 3D Roach Shine Glider as a big lure. You want a rod and reel that are comfortable casting 65g all day, plus a sensible pike leader and enough line capacity for the venue. Don’t try to lob it on light spinning gear. That’s a recipe for poor control, tired kit and a very expensive plop in the margins.
From the bank, start with long sweeps and pauses around cover, then vary the retrieve. A few turns, a pause, a cheeky twitch and another glide can make it look properly vulnerable. From a boat, it’s handy for covering water and can be trolled too. There’s also a 13.5cm, 28g version if the full-size bait feels a bit much for your venue or tackle. Overall, this is a cracking option when you want a big, natural-looking lure with more finesse than its size first suggests.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Length
- 18cm
- Weight
- 65g
- Buoyancy
- Slow-floating
- Diving depth
- Approximately 1–2.5m
- Tail
- Soft, ultra-realistic tooth-proof TPE
- Hooks
- Ultra-sharp Savage Gear Y-treble hooks
Specs checked with Savage Gear, Oct 2026.
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Our take
A realistic roach profile with a clever stop-start game
The big selling point here is how much movement the lure creates at modest retrieve speeds. That makes it useful when pike aren’t keen on chasing a lure flat-out, or when you want to keep a sizeable bait in the strike zone for longer.
Closer look
What you’re buying
The 3D Roach Shine Glider 18cm is a 65g glide bait shaped around a realistic roach profile. It’s slow-floating and runs in the medium-depth bracket, roughly 1–2.5m. The body uses a restricted kicking V-joint, giving it a broad gliding and shifting action rather than a tight, frantic wiggle.
The lure’s rolling action is particularly useful at slower speeds. Add the soft, ultra-realistic tooth-proof TPE tail and you’ve got movement from both the main body and the rear end. That combination lets you fish it steadily, pause it, twitch it or sweep it through a turn without losing the natural baitfish impression.
It comes fitted with ultra-sharp Savage Gear Y-treble hooks and is available in natural-looking colours including SS Dirty Roach and SS Goldfish. The 3D-scanned detailing gives it plenty of visual appeal when pike get a close look.
Worth knowing. There are two sizes in the range. This review is for the 18cm, 65g model. The smaller version measures 13.5cm and weighs 28g, so don’t confuse the two when matching it to your rod.
Who it suits
A big bait for controlled predator fishing
This is aimed at pike anglers who like fishing substantial lures around weed edges, drop-offs, shallow shelves and open-water areas. The slow-floating attitude is handy when you want to keep the lure in front of fish instead of rushing through the zone. It also gives you a useful pause option when a pike follows but refuses to bosh it.
Use long, smooth rod movements to make the lure glide, then mix in short pauses and small twitches. Around weed, keep it above the thicker stuff and let it hang just over the edge. In clearer water, a longer pause can make the bait look vulnerable. If the pike are chasing, speed it up slightly and use wider sweeps.
The 65g weight means you need proper big-lure gear. A suitable rod, a capable reel, strong main line and a dependable bite-proof leader are all part of the package. It’s also suitable for trolling, where the predictable running depth helps you cover water methodically.
FAQs in full
The bits anglers usually want to know
Start with a steady, fairly slow retrieve and watch how the lure glides. Then add pauses, rod sweeps and little twitches. The lure is designed to keep working when you’re not ripping it back, so don’t be afraid to take your time.
Yes, within reason. Its slow-floating nature and medium running depth make it useful over shallower areas, but remember that it can still reach around 1–2.5m depending on how you retrieve it. Keep the rod tip higher if you need to lift its path.
It’s too heavy for light spinning tackle, but it’s a normal sort of weight for dedicated big-lure pike gear. Match your rod and reel properly, and you’ll get much better casting control, lure movement and fish-playing power.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Very realistic 3D-scanned roach appearance.
- Wide glide and rolling action work at controlled retrieve speeds.
- Slow-floating behaviour gives you useful pause-and-hold control.
- Tooth-proof TPE tail is built for repeated predator attention.
- Suitable for both casting and trolling.
Worth knowing
- At 65g, it needs a proper big-lure rod, reel and leader setup.
- The 18cm profile can be too much for small waters or pressured fish feeding on tiny prey.
- A larger glide bait takes a little practice to fish neatly around weed, snags and tight margins.
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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 deep does the Savage Gear 3D Roach Shine Glider 18cm run?
How deep does the Savage Gear 3D Roach Shine Glider 18cm run?
It has a medium diving depth of around 1–2.5m. Retrieve speed, line angle and the water you’re fishing will affect exactly where it tracks.
02Is the 3D Roach Shine Glider suitable for trolling?
Is the 3D Roach Shine Glider suitable for trolling?
Yes. It’s designed to work for trolling as well as casting, making it useful for covering open water and working predictable depth bands.
03What tackle should I use with the 18cm, 65g version?
What tackle should I use with the 18cm, 65g version?
Use a proper big-pike lure setup with a rod rated comfortably above the lure’s 65g weight, a capable reel, suitable main line and a reliable bite-proof leader. Don’t force it onto light gear.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a proper pike-attractor with bags of character. The strongest reasons to choose it are very realistic 3d-scanned roach appearance. and wide glide and rolling action work at controlled retrieve speeds.; the main trade-off is at 65g, it needs a proper big-lure rod, reel and leader setup..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Very realistic 3D-scanned roach appearance.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pike anglers targeting larger fish: The 18cm roach shape gives pike a substantial, realistic-looking target, especially where bigger prey is present.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “At 65g, it needs a proper big-lure rod, reel and leader setup.”
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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