Savage Gear Cast Hacker Crankbaits 9.5cm 1–10m 26g Ghost Sardine Loose Scales

Savage Gear Cast Hacker 9.5cm FS — Extreme casting for saltwater ambush predators

The Cast Hacker 9.5cm FS (Fast Sinking) in Ghost Sardine Loose Scales is a compact, tungsten-weighted longcast pencil built to punch out 120-metre casts and trigger strikes from inshore and offshore gamefish. Its super-compact thru-wired construction handles hard-fighting saltwater species, while the vivid falling action and built-in rattle provoke bites even when fish are hesitant.

Ultra-long casting reaches distant feeding zones

Weighing 26 g and measuring 9.5 cm, this lure is engineered for maximum flight. From the shore it covers huge flats and channels; from the boat you can reach surface-feeding frenzies without spooking the school. The tungsten weighting ensures stable flight in wind and delivers accurate placement at range.

Vivid falling action triggers reluctant predators

The FS (Fast Sinking) model features Savage Gear's VMS (Vivid Movement System): on the drop it wobbles and flutters like a stunned baitfish, pulling strikes from grouper, snapper, barracuda and tuna even in neutral moods. Work it with slower twitches for an erratic glide, or retrieve fast with the rod tip high to create a panicked skipping action across the surface. The internal rattle adds acoustic attraction in murky water or low light.

Choose the right variant

The Cast Hacker family offers three sizes and two sinking speeds to match conditions and target species:

• 9.5 cm FS (26 g) — shore casting for sea bass, bluefish, bonito; 1–10 m depth; vivid falling action for slower retrieves and surface skipping

• 9.5 cm XS (32 g) — faster dead-fish fall; deeper water (1.5–15 m); aggressive twitching in current or active feeding windows

• 11.5 cm FS (44 g) — medium inshore/offshore gamefish; 1–15 m; balanced vivid fall and long-distance punch

• 11.5 cm XS (63 g) — fast sinking to 30 m; bigger predators in current or deep structure

• 13 cm FS (73 g) — large tuna, kingfish, GT; 1.5–25 m; vivid fall for selective feeders

• 13 cm XS (93 g) — heavyweight model for depths to 50 m; rapid descent in strong current; aggressive presentations

Facts

• Length: 9.5 cm

• Weight: 26 g

• Type: longcast pencil, fast sinking (FS)

• Running depth: 1–10 m

• Construction: super-compact reinforced thru-wire

• Hooks: 2× SGY Saltwater UAR 4X NP trebles, size 5

• Rattle: built-in

• Target species: grouper, snapper, sea bass, bluefish, bonito, barracuda

• Water: saltwater