The Savage Gear Mutant Rat is an ultra-realistic soft plastic lure specially designed for large pike. Its rodent profile, natural movements and enticing vibrations can trigger strikes even at very low speeds. Particularly effective in heavy cover and on pressured fish, it offers a distinctive presentation for targeting trophy predators.
The Savage Gear Mutant Rat 30 cm is a soft plastic lure developed to entice large predatory fish with a distinctive presentation. Inspired by the shape of a rodent, its design is based on a 3D scan, accurately reproducing the details and proportions of natural prey.
Its buoyant body maintains an enticing presentation at very low speeds. This is particularly useful for tempting inactive or wary pike, especially when fishing slowly in shallow areas.
The Mutant Rat stands out for its highly flexible design. Its ribbed body and ultra-soft sides allow the lure to flex naturally, while its appendages displace plenty of water.
Its oversized frog-inspired legs and slender rat tail create enticing movement as soon as the lure starts to move. The rounded, gecko-inspired tips of the legs add subtle micro-vibrations, even when the lure moves very slowly.
This combination of movements helps keep the lure attractive during slow retrieves and retrieves punctuated by pauses.
The Savage Gear Mutant Rat 30 cm comes as an unrigged soft body, allowing you to tailor the rig to different fishing techniques and conditions.
It can be rigged with an EWG offset hook for a weedless setup, particularly useful when fishing weed beds, submerged timber and heavy cover.
It is also compatible with corkscrew-style screw-in rigs and can be paired with the Savage Gear Mutant Hard Rat head to create a hybrid lure combining a hard head with a soft body.
This versatility lets you adapt the lure’s presentation to the target depth, the fishing spot and the behavior of predatory fish.
With its buoyant body and lively action, the Mutant Rat is particularly well suited to slow retrieves in hard-to-reach areas.
Its bulky profile and varied vibrations are valuable assets in heavily fished waters, where pike may be reluctant to strike conventional lures.
Its soft, scented material also enhances the appeal of this prey imitation while allowing plenty of movement during the retrieve.
The Savage Gear Mutant Rat 30 cm is a particularly appealing option for anglers looking to move beyond conventional presentations and target trophy pike.
Its realism, buoyancy and many rigging options make it a versatile lure that remains enticing even on the slowest retrieves. Its substantial profile and distinctive movements are particularly well suited to targeting large predatory fish in heavy cover or heavily fished waters.