Savage Gear Cannibal Shad 20cm 80g Red Head

Savage Gear Cannibal Shad 20 cm 80 g — Proven Paddle Tail Action for Big Predators

The Cannibal Shad (Swimbait / Paddle Tail) is one of the most consistent big-fish producers in freshwater lure fishing, combining a lifelike swimming action with maximum versatility across a wide range of species and conditions.

Lively Action on the Drop and the Retrieve

At 20 cm and 80 g, this large paddle tail shad generates a pronounced, rhythmic tail kick both as it sinks and as it is worked back through the water. That dual-phase action keeps the lure fishing effectively throughout every cast — triggering reactions from pike, zander, catfish, perch, and trout whether you are slow-rolling it deep or letting it fall on a slack line.

UV-Active Colours and Strike-Triggering Scent

The Cannibal Shad range has been updated with an expanded colour palette produced using multi-stage injection technology, adding sparkle, glitter, and UV-active elements to each shade. The Red Head colour delivers a high-contrast visual signal that stands out in murky or coloured water. The lure is also treated with a scent that encourages predators to hold on for longer, giving you the extra fraction of a second needed to set the hook.

Choose the Right Variant

The Cannibal Shad is available across six sizes and numerous colours to match the conditions and target species on any given day:

• 6.8 cm / 3 g — 5 pcs (Firecracker, Fluorescent Yellow Glow, White Flash, Purple Glitterbomb, Chartreuse Pumpkin, Green Pearl Yellow, Motor Oil UV, Holographic Baitfish, Olive Hot Orange): Perch, trout, small zander; light drop-shot or jighead rigs; clear to lightly stained water

• 8 cm / 5 g — 5 pcs (Lemon Cracker, Green Pearl Yellow, Holographic Baitfish, Chartreuse Pumpkin, Fluorescent Yellow Glow, Firecracker, White Flash, Purple Glitterbomb, Motor Oil UV, Olive Hot Orange): Perch, trout, zander; medium jigheads; rivers and still waters

• 10 cm / 9 g — 5 pcs (Lemon Cracker, Green Pearl Yellow, Holographic Baitfish, Firecracker, Olive Hot Orange, Motor Oil UV, Chartreuse Pumpkin, Fluorescent Yellow Glow, White Flash, Purple Glitterbomb): Zander, pike, large perch; versatile jig or Texas rig; all freshwater conditions

• 12.5 cm / 20 g — 4 pcs (Holographic Baitfish, Fluorescent Yellow Glow, Lemon Cracker, Green Pearl Yellow, Chartreuse Pumpkin, Motor Oil UV, Firecracker, Purple Glitterbomb, White Flash, Olive Hot Orange): Pike, zander; medium-heavy setups; deeper lakes and slow rivers

• 15 cm / 33 g — 2 pcs (Green Pearl Yellow, Lemon Cracker, Olive Hot Orange, Chartreuse Pumpkin, Holographic Baitfish, Motor O UV): Pike, large zander; heavy jigheads or trolling; open water and reservoir fishing

• 17.5 cm / 52 g — 2 pcs (Red Head, Firetiger, Blue Pearl, Lemon Cracker, Green Pearl Yellow, Chartreuse Pumpkin, Motor Oil UV, Holographic Baitfish, Olive Hot Orange, White Black): Pike, catfish; heavy rigs; big rivers and deep still waters

• 20 cm / 80 g — 1 pc (Red Head, Firetiger, Green Pearl Yellow, Lemon Cracker, Olive Hot Orange, Blue Pearl, White Black, Holographic Baitfish, Motor Oil UV, Chartreuse Pumpkin): Pike, catfish, large zander; heavy jigheads or oversized rigs; big rivers, large reservoirs, murky or stained water where a bold colour like Red Head maximises visibility

Facts

• Lure length: 20 cm

• Lure weight: 80 g

• Colour: Red Head

• Buoyancy: Sinking

• Swimming action: Lively on drop / lively on retrieve

• Lure type: Swimbait / Paddle Tail

• Target species: Pike, zander, catfish, perch, trout

• Water type: Freshwater

• Quantity per pack: 1 pc

• UV-active finish

• Multi-stage injection colour technology

• Packaging: Plastic blister

• Brand: Savage Gear