Savage Gear RTF Roach 12cm 34g

Trigger explosive reaction strikes with the Savage Gear RTF Roach 12cm 34g, a ultra-realistic soft swimbait engineered for immediate out-of-the-box performance. Built from a detailed 3D scan of a real roachthe primary prey item for specimen pike across European and UK watersthis lure features Photo Chrome skin printing and integrated DNA scent technology to deliver a visual, sensory, and acoustic presentation that mimics a live baitfish.Designed with a fast sink rate, ultra-soft PVC body, and a broad paddle tail housing an internal glass rattle, the RTF (Ready To Fish) Roach maintains an active swimming motion on both the steady retrieve and the sink. Whether worked high in the water column with an elevated rod tip or ground through deep, dark bottom contours, the wide paddle tail imparts a seductive body roll while emitting high-pitched acoustic clicks that draw in curious predators, even in stained or low-visibility waters.

Detailed Specifications

Key Applications & Where To Use

• Year-Round Pike & Zander Hunting: The 12cm profile represents a versatile baitfish match, making it an essential option for targeting big pike, specimen zander, and large perch across gravel pits, rivers, and reservoirs.
• Deep-Water & Bottom Contour Grinding: The 34g fast-sinking body allows you to quickly reach deep holding zones, counting the bait down to sweep trough drop-offs and submerged structure.
• Shallow Bay & Margin Tactics: Keep your rod tip elevated to work the lure over shallow weed beds, along reed margins, and across marginal shelf drops.
• Murky & Low-Light Conditions: High-contrast Photo Chrome details paired with the clicking glass tail rattle give predators a clear visual and acoustic target in colored or low-visibility waters.

Gerrys Fishing Pro Tip

Pro Tip: Make full use of the baits ability to swim on the drop. During a retrieve, incorporate brief 2-to-3-second pauses on a semi-tight line. The paddle tail will continue kicking and the body rolling as it flutters down toward the bottoma trigger point that frequently induces strikes from trailing pike or specimen zander.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Savage Gear RTF Roach 12cm pre-rigged and ready to fish out of the box?A: Yes, it is a fully integrated Ready To Fish (RTF) lure, pre-weighted and rigged with an internal hook harness, top hook, and belly treble.Q: Does the lure continue to swim on the fall?A: Yes, the combination of soft PVC and the broad paddle tail ensures the lure kicks and rolls on the drop, even under line tension.Q: Can I use this lure for sea angling applications?A: Absolutely. The 34g weight, durable PVC construction, and active swimming motion make it an effective soft swimbait for saltwater bass, pollack, and cod around deep rocky ledges, harbour entrances, and estuaries.Q: What function does the internal glass rattle serve?A: The glass rattle embedded in the paddle tail generates high-frequency acoustic clicks as the tail vibrates, sending sound waves through the water to help fish track the lure in murky or low-light conditions.