Savage Gear Glide Swimmer

The Savage Gear Glide Swimmer is built around the slow, side-to-side S-swimming motion anglers want from a glide bait, without requiring the largest specialized setup for the smaller model. Its soft PVC tail adds movement behind the body, while three size classes let you choose a baitfish profile that fits the fish and conditions you are trying to match.

Choose the 135 for a 5 1/2-inch, 1 oz presentation, the 165 for a 6 1/2-inch, 1 3/4 oz profile, or the 205 for an 8-inch, 3 oz bait. The color lineup includes shad, bluegill, trout, bone, chartreuse, Hitch, and Dirty Silver Flash patterns.

Why This Glide Bait Works

A glide bait earns its keep when a steady retrieve needs to look alive without a frantic wobble. The Glide Swimmer's S-motion gives the bait a wide, readable path through the water, and the soft PVC tail continues the movement behind the body. It is an approachable way to fish a larger baitfish profile, especially when you choose the size to match your tackle and target.

Give Predators a Bigger Baitfish Target

Small lures are not always the answer. When fish are willing to track a larger meal or you want to show them a profile that can be seen from farther away, a glide bait gives you a different tool. The challenge is keeping that larger presentation natural. The Glide Swimmer addresses it with a controlled S-swimming action instead of a straight, lifeless pull.

Built for Glide-Bait Presentations

• Freshwater swimbait fishing when you want a larger baitfish profile
• Steady retrieves that let the S-motion do the work
• Size matching across 135, 165, and 205 models
• Color matching with shad, bluegill, trout, bone, and other baitfish patterns
• Open-water and structure-oriented retrieves where you can watch the bait's path
• Anglers who want a glide bait option from a manageable 1 oz size through a 3 oz presentation

The Right Pick If...

• You want a glide bait with a clear, repeatable S-swimming motion.
• You need more than one size so you can match your tackle and baitfish profile.
• You prefer a soft PVC tail that adds movement behind the body.
• You want a larger freshwater presentation without starting with the 3 oz model.
• You fish color patterns that resemble shad, bluegill, trout, or other common forage profiles.

What It Does Best, and When to Choose Something Else

The Glide Swimmer is strongest when the goal is a larger, controlled baitfish presentation with a deliberate side-to-side action. Choose another bait when you need a topwater wake, a fast vibrating retrieve, a compact finesse profile, or a lure designed specifically for deep vertical fishing. This is a glide bait, so its strength is the swim and track, not frantic speed.

How to Fish It

Start with a steady retrieve and let the bait establish its S-motion. Keep the rod and retrieve speed consistent long enough to see how the bait tracks, then experiment with pauses and speed changes. A controlled pause can let the bait slow or turn before you resume the retrieve, while a slightly faster pace can help you cover water when fish are willing to chase.

Choose the size before choosing the color. The 135 is the most manageable entry point at 1 oz, the 165 adds profile and weight at 1 3/4 oz, and the 205 gives you the largest 8-inch, 3 oz presentation. Use gear and line appropriate for the selected bait weight.

Best Conditions

Reach for the Glide Swimmer when fish are willing to follow a larger baitfish silhouette or when you want a moving target that can be tracked through open water and around structure. The smaller 135 suits lighter swimbait work, while the 165 and 205 are better choices when you want more profile and can support the additional weight with your tackle.

Color Guide

• Dirty Silver Flash, Blue Flash, and Golden Shiner: Baitfish-style options for a silver or reflective look.
• Ghost Bass and Ghost Bluegill: Freshwater forage patterns with a natural profile.
• Ghost Trout: A trout-pattern option for waters where trout are part of the forage picture.
• Ghost Bone: A lighter, bone-style option.
• Hitch: A dedicated Hitch pattern in the available 135, 165, and 205 models.
• Chartreuse Flash: A brighter flash option when you want additional visibility.
• SS B and discontinued color listings: Additional variant choices shown in the current lineup. Availability can vary by size and color.

Key Features

• S-swimming motion: Deliberate side-to-side glide action on a steady retrieve.
• Soft PVC tail: Adds movement behind the body.
• Three size classes: 135, 165, and 205 models.
• Three confirmed body profiles: 5 1/2 inches, 6 1/2 inches, and 8 inches.
• Three confirmed weights: 1 oz, 1 3/4 oz, and 3 oz.
• Broad color selection: Current variants include shad, bluegill, trout, bone, Hitch, and flash patterns.

Size & Dimensions

Choose the model by body length and bait weight first, then select the color that fits your forage and visibility needs.

Tackle Express Tips

• Watch the bait beside the boat or bank before making a full cast. Confirm the S-motion and track before you start changing retrieve speed.
• Match the model to your gear first. Moving from 135 to 165 or 205 changes both the profile and the weight you are asking your rod to cast.
• Use a steady retrieve as your baseline. Add pauses and speed changes only after you know how the bait responds at a consistent pace.

FAQ

What is the Savage Gear Glide Swimmer's action?
It is designed to produce an S-swimming motion on the retrieve, with a soft PVC tail that adds movement behind the bait.

Which Glide Swimmer size should I choose?
The 135 is 5 1/2 inches and 1 oz, the 165 is 6 1/2 inches and 1 3/4 oz, and the 205 is 8 inches and 3 oz. Choose based on the baitfish profile you want and the gear that can comfortably cast the weight.

How should I retrieve it?
Start with a steady retrieve that lets the bait establish its glide. Once you understand how it tracks, add controlled pauses or speed changes to vary the presentation.

Complete the Setup

Match the Glide Swimmer with the Phenix Ultra Swimbait Classic Rods. For another glide-bait presentation, compare it with the Savage Gear Shine Glide Pro Glide Bait or the Spro BBZ-1 Jr. Swimbait.

Choose the model your tackle can cast comfortably, confirm the swim beside the boat, and let the Glide Swimmer's S-motion do the selling.