Savage Gear Cannibal Shad 17.5cm 52g Firetiger

Savage Gear Cannibal Shad 17.5 cm / 52 g — Proven Pike & Predator Swimbait in Firetiger

The Cannibal Shad (Swimbait / Paddle Tail) has earned its reputation over decades as one of freshwater fishing's most reliable soft lures — and the 17.5 cm / 52 g size hits the sweet spot for pike, zander, and large perch. The Firetiger colour combines contrasting greens, yellows, and oranges with glitter and UV-active elements for high visibility in a wide range of water conditions.

Lively Action on Every Phase of the Retrieve

The paddle tail generates a tight, thumping kick both on the drop and throughout the retrieve, giving predators a compelling target whether you're working a slow sink-and-pause or a steady wind. At 52 g, the lure reaches depth efficiently and stays on course even with modest current or wind drift.

Built-In Fish-Triggering Features

The Cannibal Shad's Firetiger finish is produced using multi-injection technology, blending sparkle and UV-reactive pigments directly into the body for long-lasting colour intensity. A strike-triggering scent is incorporated into the material, adding an extra sensory signal that encourages hesitant fish to commit.

Choose the Right Variant

The Cannibal Shad is available in a range of sizes and colours to match your target species and conditions. Selecting the right combination makes a practical difference on the water:

• 6.8 cm / 3 g — 5 pcs (Firecracker, Fluorescent Yellow Glow, Holographic Baitfish, Lemon Cracker, Green Pearl Yellow, Motor Oil UV, Purple Glitterbomb, Chartreuse Pumpkin, Olive Hot Orange, White Flash): perch, small trout, and finesse predator fishing in rivers and streams

• 8 cm / 5 g — 5 pcs (Firecracker, Fluorescent Yellow Glow, Holographic Baitfish, Lemon Cracker, Green Pearl Yellow, Motor Oil UV, Purple Glitterbomb, Chartreuse Pumpkin, Olive Hot Orange, White Flash): perch, trout, and light pike fishing in lakes and canals

• 10 cm / 9 g — 5 pcs (Firecracker, Fluorescent Yellow Glow, Holographic Baitfish, Lemon Cracker, Green Pearl Yellow, Motor Oil UV, Purple Glitterbomb, Chartreuse Pumpkin, Olive Hot Orange, White Flash): zander, trout, and medium perch; versatile all-round size

• 12.5 cm / 20 g — 4 pcs (Firecracker, Fluorescent Yellow Glow, Holographic Baitfish, Lemon Cracker, Green Pearl Yellow, Motor Oil UV, Purple Glitterbomb, Chartreuse Pumpkin, Olive Hot Orange, White Flash): pike and zander in medium to large waters; jig head and Texas rig compatible

• 15 cm / 33 g — 2 pcs (Chartreuse Pumpkin, Holographic Baitfish, Lemon Cracker, Motor Oil UV, Olive Hot Orange, Green Pearl Yellow): pike, large zander, and catfish; effective on deeper structures

• 17.5 cm / 52 g — 2 pcs (Firetiger, Holographic Baitfish, Lemon Cracker, Green Pearl Yellow, Motor Oil UV, Chartreuse Pumpkin, Olive Hot Orange, Red Head, Blue Pearl, White Black, Motor Oil UV): primary pike and catfish lure; heavy enough for long casts and fast sinking; UV and glitter finishes available across the colour range

• 20 cm / 80 g — 1 pc (Firetiger, Holographic Baitfish, Lemon Cracker, Green Pearl Yellow, Motor Oil UV, Olive Hot Orange, Red Head, Blue Pearl, White Black, Chartreuse Pumpkin): trophy pike and large catfish; maximum profile and sink rate for deep water or strong current

Facts

• Lure length: 17.5 cm

• Lure weight: 52 g

• Buoyancy: sinking

• Swimming action: lively on drop / lively on retrieve

• Colour: Firetiger (multi-injection with glitter and UV-active pigments)

• UV active

• Strike-triggering scent

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

• Water conditions: freshwater

• Pack contents: 2 lures

• Packaging: plastic clam / blister