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Predator tackle · Big softbait · Our take
Savage Gear 4D Line Thru Pike
25cm · 105g · Slow sinking
A proper big-fish pike lure with a lifelike glide, clever Line Thru rigging and enough presence to tempt a lump from cover.
- 25cm long and 105g in weight, so this is a serious meal-sized pike lure.
- Slow-sinking body with a realistic S-curve swimming action.
- Made from softbait material and based on a 3D scan of a real baby pike.
- Easy-change Line Thru system, pre-rigged Carbon49 wire and two ST36 #1BN treble hooks.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the 25cm, 105g Savage Gear 4D Line Thru Pike with 4D Photo Chrome skin print, pre-rigged Carbon49 wire and two ST36 #1BN treble hooks.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A convincing big-pike lure with strong realism and clever rigging, held back slightly by its specialist weight and the wear softbait can take.
- Product Quality9.2/10
- Performance9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching9/10
- Ease of Use8.6/10
- Value for Money8.4/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Anglers targeting bigger pike. The 25cm profile offers a substantial mouthful when you want to select for a proper predator rather than tiny jacks.
- Fishing edges, drop-offs and ambush spots. The slow sink and S-curve make it handy for holding a lure in the strike zone around cover and depth changes.
Maybe skip if
- Light lure anglers. At 105g, this needs dedicated heavier predator tackle and can become hard work on unsuitable gear.
- Anyone wanting a compact search lure. It’s a large, meal-sized presentation rather than a small, quick-cover bait for tiny waters or perch-sized predators.
The lowdown
Introducing the Savage Gear 4D Line Thru Pike
A proper big-fish pike lure with a lifelike glide, clever Line Thru rigging and enough presence to tempt a lump from cover.
- 25cm long and 105g in weight, so this is a serious meal-sized pike lure.
- Slow-sinking body with a realistic S-curve swimming action.
- Made from softbait material and based on a 3D scan of a real baby pike.
- Easy-change Line Thru system, pre-rigged Carbon49 wire and two ST36 #1BN treble hooks.
Quick verdict
Verdict: a convincing big-pike meal
The Savage Gear 4D Line Thru Pike is built to look and move like a proper young pike, not a generic lump of soft plastic. Its slow-sinking S-curve and photo-real finish give you a strong option when bigger predators are hunting a substantial meal.
The Line Thru system, wire trace and tournament trebles make the setup nicely practical, although 25cm and 105g means you’ll want suitable predator gear rather than a light lure rod. For targeting a proper pike, though, this is a cracking bit of kit.
A convincing big-pike lure with strong realism and clever rigging, held back slightly by its specialist weight and the wear softbait can take.
- Product Quality
- 9.2/10
- Performance
- 9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 9/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.6/10
- Value for Money
- 8.4/10
The realistic scan-based body, Photo Chrome finish, Carbon49 wire and ST36 trebles make this feel like a properly thought-through lure.
The slow sink, paddletail rattle slot and S-curve give you plenty of control over pace and depth.
A believable 25cm baby-pike profile is a strong proposition when bigger pike are hunting substantial prey.
It arrives pre-rigged and the Line Thru system is handy, but casting and fishing 105g demands suitable tackle.
You get a detailed lure with wire and quality trebles ready to fish, though one softbait per pack and toothy-pike damage can sting.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Savage Gear 4D Line Thru Pike
Big pike don’t always want a tiny snack, do they? Sometimes they’re after a proper meal, and that’s exactly where the Savage Gear 4D Line Thru Pike comes in. At 25cm long and 105g, this is a serious mouthful designed for anglers who fancy tempting a lump rather than ticking over with jacks.
The whole thing is based on a 3D scan of a real baby pike, so the profile has that familiar predator-on-predator look. It’s not just a vague fish shape with a bright paint job. The body, proportions and finish are all aimed at making it look like a believable young pike moving around in the swim.
That finish is the 4D Photo Chrome skin print. In clear water, bright conditions or when a fish gets a good look at the lure, those lifelike markings can make a real difference. Pike are opportunists, but they’re predators too. A convincing silhouette and flash can be just the ticket when they’re following without committing.
The action is equally important. This lure is slow sinking and swims with a realistic S-curve, giving you a nice, natural movement rather than a frantic, mechanical wobble. You can work it steadily, pause it beside weed or let it drop down a little into the face of a waiting fish. That makes it useful across more than one sort of swim.
On a big reservoir, the slow sink helps you explore different depths without constantly winding flat out. In a drain or canal, it can be guided along reed lines, moored boats and marginal weed. Around a drop-off, a few extra seconds on the pause can keep it right where a pike is sitting. It’s all about controlling the retrieve and making that 25cm bait look vulnerable.
The paddletail gives the lure plenty of movement, but there’s a neat extra detail too: a rattle slot in the tail. That adds a little noise and vibration to the presentation, which can help when the water is coloured or you’re trying to call a fish from cover. It’s not a magic button, but it’s a handy bit of attraction in the package.
Rigging is where this model gets properly practical. The easy-change Line Thru system lets you swap the lure without faffing around with the whole trace setup. The lure comes pre-rigged with Carbon49 wire and two ST36 #1BN tournament trebles, so you’ve got a serious predator arrangement ready to fish once it’s connected to your main line and terminal setup.
The Line Thru layout also puts the hooks below the lure rather than locking everything rigidly into the soft body. That can help reduce the lure acting like a lever during a fight, while the pike is connected to the trace and trebles. As ever, check every hook point, split ring and connection before fishing. Pike tackle needs to be spot on.
There is one obvious trade-off: 105g is no lightweight. You’ll need a rod and reel that are genuinely comfortable casting and retrieving a lure this size. Don’t try to bosh it out all day on underpowered gear, mate. But with a suitable big-lure setup, the 4D Line Thru Pike gives you a believable presentation, controllable sink rate and a proper chance of finding that special fish.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Length
- 25cm
- Weight
- 105g
- Action
- Slow sinking
- Construction
- Softbait
- Rigging
- Easy-change Line Thru system
- Hooks and trace
- Carbon49 wire with 2 x ST36 #1BN tournament trebles
Specs checked with Savage Gear, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Why this big softbait stands out
The clever bit isn’t just the realistic finish. It’s the combination of a slow, natural sink, a broad paddletail and a through-body rig that lets the lure keep working while the hooks can separate during the fight. That’s a smart package for fishing big water, edges and ambush spots.
What you’re buying
A lifelike, slow-sinking mouthful
The 4D Line Thru Pike is a 25cm softbait weighing 105g, with its body based on a 3D scan of a real baby pike. The 4D Photo Chrome skin print adds a convincing scale pattern and flash, while the paddletail creates the lure’s rolling S-curve.
Because it’s slow sinking, you can fish it at different levels instead of being stuck on the surface or hard on the bottom. Use a steady retrieve for the main action, then add pauses beside weed, snags and margins where a pike might be waiting to ambush.
Worth knowing. The lure comes as one per pack and is pre-rigged with Carbon49 wire plus two ST36 #1BN trebles. Still give every connection a proper once-over before casting, especially after a hard take or a brush with cover.
Where it earns its keep
For anglers chasing a better stamp of pike
This is aimed squarely at big-pike lure fishing. It suits reservoirs, larger lakes, rivers and canals where a 25cm profile won’t look out of place. Fish it around drop-offs, reed edges, weed lines, snags and other ambush features.
The lure also suits anglers who like to work a bait properly. Change the retrieve speed, count it down, pause it over weed and keep an eye on line movement. A following pike can need that little extra hang-time before it turns into a screaming take.
It’s less suitable if your tackle is light, your sessions involve lots of tiny waters or you mainly want a lure for covering ground at speed. At 105g, it’s a specialist big-bait tool rather than an all-day general-purpose perch lure.
A few bank-side answers
Getting the best from the Line Thru Pike
Yes, but keep the hooks clear and don’t just drag it blindly through thick weed. The slow sink is handy for working the clean edge, while pauses can keep the lure hovering near the strike zone without racing away.
Start with a steady pace that lets the body form its S-curve, then add short pauses and occasional changes of speed. If the water is cold, slowing things down can help. In warmer conditions, a sharper pull followed by a pause may get a following fish to commit.
The lure already carries a strike-triggering DNA scent, so there’s no need to add anything before fishing. Keep it clean after use and store it sensibly so the softbait and finish stay in good nick.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Properly lifelike baby-pike profile with a convincing 4D Photo Chrome skin print.
- Slow-sinking action gives you control over depth and lets you work pauses into the retrieve.
- Line Thru system makes changing the lure easier and can help keep the body away from the pike’s head during the fight.
- Pre-rigged with Carbon49 wire and two decent-sized ST36 #1BN trebles.
- Rattle slot in the paddletail adds another little attraction point.
Worth knowing
- At 105g, it needs a suitably powerful rod, reel and line setup; it isn’t a casual light-lure option.
- The soft body can take a battering from toothy pike, especially around the nose and rigging area.
- One lure per pack means replacements can soon add up if you’re fishing snaggy cover or getting lots of takes.
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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.
01What tackle suits the Savage Gear 4D Line Thru Pike?
What tackle suits the Savage Gear 4D Line Thru Pike?
Use a proper pike setup rated comfortably above the lure’s 105g weight, with a suitable braided main line, reliable leader system and a strong landing net. The exact rod rating depends on your outfit, but this isn’t one for a light spinning rod.
02How should I fish the 4D Line Thru Pike?
How should I fish the 4D Line Thru Pike?
Try a steady retrieve to get the S-curve working, then mix in pauses so the lure slowly drops beside weed, snags, reed edges and drop-offs. Don’t be afraid to vary the pace and let the pike tell you what’s doing the business.
03What does the Line Thru system do?
What does the Line Thru system do?
The line and trace run through the lure body, with the hooks connected below it. It’s easy to change the lure and can reduce the soft body’s ability to act as leverage during the fight, while keeping the hooks in position for a secure connection.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict: a convincing big-pike meal. The strongest reasons to choose it are properly lifelike baby-pike profile with a convincing 4d photo chrome skin print. and slow-sinking action gives you control over depth and lets you work pauses into the retrieve.; the main trade-off is at 105g, it needs a suitably powerful rod, reel and line setup; it isn’t a casual light-lure option..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Properly lifelike baby-pike profile with a convincing 4D Photo Chrome skin print.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Anglers targeting bigger pike: The 25cm profile offers a substantial mouthful when you want to select for a proper predator rather than tiny jacks.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “At 105g, it needs a suitably powerful rod, reel and line setup; it isn’t a casual light-lure 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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