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Predator lures · Suspending twitchbaits · Our take
Savage Gear Gravity Twitch MR
Gravity Twitch MR
A cracking suspending twitchbait for covering that middle layer, with a proper darting action, tidy long-cast system and enough sizes to target everything from perch to pike.
- Available in 8.3cm / 10g and 9.5cm / 15g suspending versions.
- The 8.3cm model runs at approximately 1.5–2.2m; the 9.5cm model reaches approximately 1.7–3m.
- Magnetic long-cast system with a sliding iron core, plus a built-in tubular rattle chamber.
- Darting and kicking action with horizontal balance during pauses.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Savage Gear Gravity Twitch MR in the 8.3cm / 10g and 9.5cm / 15g suspending versions. Running depths differ between the two sizes.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A well-equipped, versatile suspending twitchbait that earns its keep when predators are holding in the middle layer.
- Product Quality9/10
- Performance9.2/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.9/10
- Ease of Use8.8/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Perch anglers fishing canals, drains and reservoirs. The 8.3cm size sits nicely in the mouthful zone and can be worked over weedbeds, shelves and cover with pauses that tempt followers.
- Pike anglers wanting a search lure for the mid-water layer. The 9.5cm model gives a bigger profile, extra casting weight and a deeper running range for covering open water and drop-offs.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers mainly fishing ultra-shallow margins. Both versions are designed to work down into the mid-water zone, so a shallow-running squarebill or surface lure may be less faff.
- Anyone wanting a totally silent lure. The tubular rattle chamber adds attraction, but it won’t suit every clear-water or heavily pressured situation.
The lowdown
Introducing the Savage Gear Gravity Twitch MR
A cracking suspending twitchbait for covering that middle layer, with a proper darting action, tidy long-cast system and enough sizes to target everything from perch to pike.
- Available in 8.3cm / 10g and 9.5cm / 15g suspending versions.
- The 8.3cm model runs at approximately 1.5–2.2m; the 9.5cm model reaches approximately 1.7–3m.
- Magnetic long-cast system with a sliding iron core, plus a built-in tubular rattle chamber.
- Darting and kicking action with horizontal balance during pauses.
Quick verdict
A proper all-round twitchbait for the mid-water zone
The Gravity Twitch MR gives you a useful mix of casting distance, believable prey-fish detail and a lively darting action. It’s especially handy when predators are sitting over weed, along drop-offs or tight to cover in that awkward middle layer.
The 8.3cm is the more versatile starting point for perch and general predator work, while the 9.5cm offers a bigger mouthful and deeper reach for pike or larger perch. Not the cheapest hard lure around, but the design is properly thought through and the suspending pause adds a useful edge.
A well-equipped, versatile suspending twitchbait that earns its keep when predators are holding in the middle layer.
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 9.2/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.9/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.8/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The finish, photo-print detail, forged split rings and SGY 1X BN trebles make it a properly equipped hard lure.
The darting action, horizontal suspension and magnetic casting system give it plenty of useful fishing options.
The pause, rattle and prey-fish profile can turn follows into bites, especially around weed edges and drop-offs.
It’s straightforward to cast and work, although getting the best from the suspending action takes a little cadence experimenting.
It offers a lot of design and hardware for the bracket, though anglers on a tight budget may prefer simpler hard lures.
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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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Savage Gear Gravity Twitch MR
If you’re after a hard lure that does more than just plough back on a steady retrieve, the Savage Gear Gravity Twitch MR deserves a proper look. This is a suspending twitchbait aimed squarely at predators holding in the middle layers, where perch, pike and zander can be following without actually committing. It’s a handy bit of kit for those days when the fish are there, but they’re being a bit picky.
There are two sizes to play with. The 8.3cm version weighs 10g and runs at roughly 1.5–2.2m. That makes it the natural starting point for perch, smaller pike and general lure fishing on canals, drains and reservoirs. The 9.5cm weighs 15g and gets down around 1.7–3m, giving you a bigger mouthful and a touch more reach when fish are sitting deeper or you need to cover a bit more water.
The key feature is the suspending behaviour. Stop winding and the lure hangs horizontally rather than nose-diving or popping straight back up. That’s proper useful when a fish is tracking behind. A short pause gives it time to have a proper look, while the next sharp twitch makes the lure kick away like a small prey fish that’s suddenly clocked danger. That change of pace is often where the bite comes.
On the retrieve, the Gravity Twitch MR has a darting and kicking action. Don’t just bosh it back at one constant speed. Give it a few short taps with the rod tip, wind up the slack, then let it sit. In clear water, you can watch the lure work and adjust your cadence. In coloured water, make the twitches more positive and let the built-in rattle help fish home in.
Casting should be one of its strong points. Savage Gear uses a magnetic long-cast system with a sliding iron core, so the internal weight can move during the cast before settling back into position. That’s dead handy from the bank, especially when you’re trying to reach a far margin, a reed edge or the far side of a wide canal. It also helps the lure fly more neatly than some twitchbaits that tumble like a bag of spanners.
There’s sound on board too, thanks to a built-in tubular rattle chamber. That gives the lure another way of getting noticed, particularly when you’re covering stained water or searching a new swim. A rattle isn’t magic, mind. On a gin-clear, pressured venue, you may get more joy with softer twitches and longer pauses rather than ripping it back like you’re late for tea.
The finish is aimed at imitating a small prey fish, with photo-print details across the body. Colour options include Roach, Blue Chrome, Firetiger, Dirty Roach, Chub and Ayu Ghost. Roach, Chub and Dirty Roach are obvious choices when the venue is full of baitfish. Firetiger gives you a louder option for murky water, low light or when you need to make the lure stand out from the crowd.
Hardware matters with predator lures, and the Gravity Twitch MR comes with forged strong split rings. The 8.3cm model uses SGY 1X BN size #6 trebles, while the 9.5cm carries size #4 versions. That gives you sensible hook coverage for the lure sizes. As ever, check the hooks and rings after a snag, a brutal pike encounter or a session around rough cover. A quick inspection now can save a right old heartbreak later.
Where this lure really fits into a session is as a search bait with a pause trick up its sleeve. Start around weed edges, drop-offs, reed lines and open water over a known depth. Count it down, work out where it’s running, then repeat the cast with a different twitch-pause rhythm. If a fish follows but doesn’t hit, don’t immediately change lure. Try a longer pause first. That horizontal hang might be exactly what turns a look into a screaming take.
Overall, the Gravity Twitch MR is a versatile middle-water option rather than a one-trick pony. The 8.3cm is likely to get the most use for everyday perch and mixed predator fishing, while the 9.5cm is the better shout when you want a bigger silhouette and more depth. It won’t replace a shallow crankbait, jerkbait or soft lure, but it fills that useful gap when fish are suspended and need a little encouragement to munch.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Type
- Suspending twitchbait / medium runner
- Sizes
- 8.3cm / 10g and 9.5cm / 15g
- Running depth
- Approximately 1.5–2.2m for 8.3cm; approximately 1.7–3m for 9.5cm
- Action
- Darting and kicking action; suspends horizontally on pauses
- Casting and sound
- Magnetic long-cast system with sliding iron core; built-in tubular rattle chamber
- Hooks and hardware
- 8.3cm: SGY 1X BN size #6 trebles; 9.5cm: SGY 1X BN size #4 trebles; forged strong split rings
Specs checked with Savage Gear, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Why the suspending pause matters
The clever bit here isn’t just the kick on the retrieve. It’s what happens when you stop winding. The lure hangs horizontally, giving you a natural pause while a following perch, pike or zander decides whether to have a proper go.
That makes it a cracking search lure for fish that are tracking without fully committing. Twitch it over weed, pause beside a snag or work it down a marginal shelf. The Gravity Twitch MR is built for those little moments when a static-looking prey fish suddenly darts away again.
What you’re buying
A suspending twitchbait with a proper pause game
The Gravity Twitch MR is built around a darting, kicking action and a horizontal suspending balance. Give it short rod-tip twitches, wind up the slack and then let it sit. That pause is the bit that can tempt a following fish to finally commit.
The magnetic long-cast system uses a sliding iron core to help the lure travel more cleanly on the cast. There’s also a tubular rattle chamber, so it combines movement, flash, profile and sound rather than relying on one attraction alone.
The 8.3cm model is the more compact option, running around 1.5–2.2m. The 9.5cm version is heavier and reaches approximately 1.7–3m. Both come finished with photo-print prey-fish details and predator-ready hardware.
Worth knowing. Your leader, clip and water temperature can affect how a suspending lure behaves. Keep terminal tackle sensible and check the lure beside the bank before fishing it hard, especially if the pause is central to your plan.
On the bank
Pick the size around the swim, not just the fish
For perch and mixed predator fishing, the 8.3cm / 10g is the easiest place to start. Work it over weed, along a canal shelf or beside marginal cover. Short twitches and a one- or two-second pause are a cracking opening rhythm.
The 9.5cm / 15g makes more sense when pike are in the area, the baitfish are larger or you need extra casting weight. Its deeper range suits drop-offs and open water, but watch the depth around snags and weedtops.
Colour choice can be kept simple. Roach, Chub or Dirty Roach are natural starting points, Blue Chrome and Ayu Ghost offer a flashier baitfish look, while Firetiger is the cheeky shout when visibility is poor.
Worth knowing. If a fish follows right to the rod tip, don’t instantly speed up. Kill the lure beside cover or hold it still for a moment, then twitch it away. That last little escape move can produce the bite.
Quick answers
The bits you’ll want to know
Is it just a steady-retrieve lure? Not at all. It can be wound down and brought back steadily, but the design really comes alive with twitch-pause work. Vary the cadence until you find how active the fish are.
Can it cover different depths? Yes, within its intended range. The 8.3cm runs approximately 1.5–2.2m, while the 9.5cm reaches roughly 1.7–3m. Use the count-down and retrieve speed to keep it in the zone.
Is it suitable for pike? The larger profile and strong hardware make it a sensible pike lure option, but use a proper bite-resistant leader and check the hook points and split rings regularly. No lure should be fished for pike without suitable terminal tackle.
Worth knowing. Suspending doesn’t mean every lure will behave identically in every setup. Clips, leaders and water conditions all make a difference, so keep the presentation under control and inspect the lure before committing to a tricky margin or snaggy line.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Suspending horizontal balance gives you a deadly pause option.
- Magnetic sliding iron-core system helps with longer, more controlled casts.
- Darting and kicking action covers water without looking mechanical.
- Two useful sizes and a good spread of prey-fish colour patterns.
- Forged strong split rings and Savage Gear SGY 1X BN trebles included.
Worth knowing
- The deeper 9.5cm version can be a bit much for very shallow, snaggy venues.
- A rattle won’t always be ideal on pressured or ultra-clear water.
- You’ll need to tune your retrieve and pause length to get the best from the suspending action.
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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 Gravity Twitch MR size should I choose?
Which Savage Gear Gravity Twitch MR size should I choose?
Go for the 8.3cm / 10g if you want the more versatile perch and general predator option. Pick the 9.5cm / 15g when you want a larger profile, a bit more casting weight and a deeper reach.
02How should I fish the Gravity Twitch MR?
How should I fish the Gravity Twitch MR?
Cast it past your target area, wind it down and use short rod-tip twitches mixed with pauses. Over weed, keep the cadence fairly sharp. Beside cover or on a drop-off, let it hang for longer and watch for a line tick during the pause.
03Does the Gravity Twitch MR suspend horizontally?
Does the Gravity Twitch MR suspend horizontally?
Yes. Both sizes are designed to suspend with a horizontal balance during pauses, although exact behaviour can vary slightly with your leader, clip and water conditions.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a proper all-round twitchbait for the mid-water zone. The strongest reasons to choose it are suspending horizontal balance gives you a deadly pause option. and magnetic sliding iron-core system helps with longer, more controlled casts.; the main trade-off is the deeper 9.5cm version can be a bit much for very shallow, snaggy venues..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Suspending horizontal balance gives you a deadly pause option.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Perch anglers fishing canals, drains and reservoirs: The 8.3cm size sits nicely in the mouthful zone and can be worked over weedbeds, shelves and cover with pauses that tempt followers.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The deeper 9.5cm version can be a bit much for very shallow, snaggy venues.”
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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