Savage Gear 3D Smash Tail Minnow Topwater Lure

The Savage Gear Smash Tail Minnow is a unique topwater lure designed to trigger violent surface strikes through a combination of high-decibel sound and heavy water displacement. Built with a specialized rotating tail, this lure mimics the panicked splashing of a fleeing baitfish, making it an essential tool for targeting aggressive predators like Bass, Pike, and Musky. 

Product note: These are the older ST-170 model, sized at 6 3/4" (17cm) and 2 1/4 oz (72g)

Key Performance Features

• High-Output Smash Tail: The centerpiece of this lure is the heavy-duty rotating tail, which features a unique blade design that "smashes" the water surface. This creates a deep, plopping sound and a distinct bubble trail that can be heard from long distances.

• Tough-as-Nails Construction: Unlike traditional soft-plastic prop baits, the Smash Tail is built with a rugged, hard-body design that withstands the most punishing strikes and prevents the tail from fouling or bending.

• Superior Casting Distance: Its aerodynamic, minnow-shaped body and rear-weighted design allow for long-distance casts, enabling you to cover more water and reach spooky fish from a distance.

• Realistic 3D Details: Utilizing Savage Gear’s signature 3D scanned technology, this lure features incredibly lifelike scales, gill plates, and fins that fool even the most pressured fish in clear water.

• Ultra-Sharp Hardware: Pre-rigged with premium tournament-grade treble hooks and heavy-duty split rings to ensure that once a fish strikes, it stays pinned.

Technique & Application

• The Retrieve: For best results, use a steady medium-to-fast retrieve. The faster you reel, the more aggressive the "smash" sound becomes.

• Target Species: While famous for Lunker Bass, it is also a "go-to" for Northern Pike and Musky due to its loud acoustic footprint and durable build.