Savage Gear Craft Bleak Clam 8.5cm 4.2g Firecracker

Savage Gear Craft Bleak 8.5cm Firecracker — precise strikes in turbid water

The Savage Gear Craft Bleak in 8.5cm and Firecracker colour delivers unmissable flanking action that triggers strikes from perch, zander, pike and trout. Modelled on the bleak minnow with fine details, this paddle-tail swimbait performs equally well on jig heads or EWG weedless hooks.

Slim profile for fast retrieves and strong currents

The streamlined body cuts through fast-moving water and maintains excellent hook-up rates even when retrieved aggressively. Whether you're fishing rivers with strong flow or working shallow flats quickly, the Craft Bleak stays stable and responsive. Its compact 8.5cm length and 4.2g weight make it ideal for targeting active predators in mid-depth zones.

Flanking and kicking action on retrieve and drop

The paddle tail produces a distinctive side-to-side flanking motion combined with a kicking beat that draws attention during both the retrieve and the fall. This dual-action profile imitates a wounded baitfish and proves effective across a wide range of retrieve speeds. The action remains visible even in turbid conditions, making the Firecracker pattern particularly effective in stained or murky water.

Choose the right variant

The Craft Bleak family offers three sizes and ten colours to match water clarity and forage. Select your variant based on conditions and target species:

• 7cm / 2.5g (5 pieces): perch and smaller zander in shallow water or pressured venues; slower retrieves in clear conditions

• 8.5cm / 4.2g (5 pieces, includes Firecracker): all-round size for perch, zander, pike and trout; effective in rivers, canals and stillwaters with moderate to turbid visibility

• 12cm / 11.8g (4 pieces): larger zander and pike in deeper water or when targeting bigger specimens; strong current and open-water applications

Dark Water Mix (turbid/stained water): Firecracker, Lemon Glow Firetail, White Pearl Flash, Olive Hot Orange, Chartreuse Pumpkin Clear Water Mix (clear/low-light conditions): Bleak, Holo Baitfish, Roach, Motoroil UV, Green Pearl Yellow

Facts

• Length: 8.5cm

• Weight: 4.2g

• Quantity: 5 pieces

• Colour: Firecracker

• Buoyancy: sinking

• Rigging: jig heads, EWG hooks, weedless setups

• Swimming action: flanking and kicking

• Target species: perch, zander, pike, trout

• Water type: freshwater

• Double and triple colour injection

• Strike-triggering scent

• Lead-free