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About the Gaspar Tail Bait collection
Gaspar Tail Bait – a soft-tailed glider for pike
Gaspar Tail Bait combines strong glider movements with the additional action of a soft tail. Its action is stable, regular and easy to control. This lets you adapt the lure to both conventional pike fishing and precise presentations in front of a fish observed on Live sonar.
On a steady retrieve, Gaspar makes repeatable left-to-right movements. Short rod twitches produce stronger changes of direction, while slowing down and pausing send the lure into a controlled fall.
The soft tail follows the body and creates extra movement during the retrieve, slowdown and fall. Gaspar therefore maintains a distinct presentation even when worked gently.
Gaspar for fishing with Live sonar
Its stable, predictable action makes Gaspar a very good choice for fishing with Live sonar. You can watch the lure on the screen and work it directly near a selected pike.
You can retrieve Gaspar in front of the fish, stop it, let it sink or provoke the pike by accelerating and changing direction suddenly. Repeatable glides make the presentation easier to control, especially when fishing for fish suspended in open water.
Adding weight to Gaspar 12 cm
Gaspar Tail Bait 12 cm has a threaded belly slot for screwing in an extra weight. This increases its sink rate and takes the lure down faster to the layer where the observed pike is holding.
The system is particularly useful when fishing with Live sonar. If the fish is deep, there is no need to change the entire lure. Simply add the appropriate weight to take Gaspar to the required depth more quickly.
When choosing a weight, consider the depth, desired sink rate and the rod's maximum casting weight.
Three Gaspar Tail Bait sizes
Gaspar TB 7 cm – 25 g, sinking, BKK size 6 treble hooks
The most compact version, for lighter tackle, shallower spots and situations where pike prefer a smaller lure profile.
Gaspar TB 10 cm – 60 g, sinking, BKK size 2 treble hooks
The most versatile size. It combines a distinct silhouette, strong glides and enough weight to fish different water layers effectively.
Gaspar TB 12 cm – 100 g, sinking, BKK 2/0 treble hooks
The largest version, for stronger tackle and large pike. Its threaded slot allows extra weight to be fitted to increase the sink rate.
How do you retrieve Gaspar Tail Bait?
Gaspar can be retrieved steadily using a spinning or baitcasting reel. This produces stable, regular sideways action.
Adding short twitches creates stronger changes of direction. Accelerations, slowdowns and pauses give the lure a less predictable movement.
In cold water or when targeting wary pike, slow down and lengthen the pauses. When a fish actively follows the lure, speed up the retrieve and use more dynamic movements.
Gaspar Tail Bait colours
Gaspar is available in natural, contrasting and fluorescent colours. In clear water, patterns matching the fish found there are a good choice. In low light, limited visibility or murky water, try a stronger contrast or a fluorescent colour.
When fishing with Live sonar, change the colour based on the response of an individual pike. If a fish follows Gaspar but does not strike, a change of body or tail colour may provide an extra stimulus.
Frequently asked questions
What type of lure is Gaspar Tail Bait?
Gaspar Tail Bait is a sinking pike lure that combines the consistent action of a glider with the movement of a soft tail. It makes pronounced, regular side-to-side glides during the retrieve.
What action does Gaspar Tail Bait have?
Gaspar makes consistent, repeatable glides from left to right. You can vary the range and intensity of its action through retrieve speed, short rod movements and pauses.
What does Gaspar's soft tail do?
The soft tail follows the body and creates extra movement during the retrieve, as the lure slows down and as it sinks. It makes Gaspar more visible and complements its side-to-side action.
What sizes is Gaspar Tail Bait available in?
Gaspar is available in three sinking versions: TB 7 cm, 25 g with BKK size 6 treble hooks; TB 10 cm, 60 g with BKK size 2 treble hooks; and TB 12 cm, 100 g with BKK size 2/0 treble hooks.
Which Gaspar size should I choose?
Gaspar 7 cm works well with a lighter setup and when you want a smaller lure profile. The 10 cm version is the most versatile. Gaspar 12 cm is intended for powerful tackle, larger pike and fishing in deeper water. Check your rod's maximum casting weight before choosing.
How should I retrieve Gaspar Tail Bait?
You can fish Gaspar with a steady retrieve, short rod movements or a combination of both. Changes in speed, bursts of acceleration and pauses let you adjust its action to the pike's activity level.
Is Gaspar suitable for fishing with live sonar?
Yes. Gaspar's consistent, predictable action makes it easier to follow the lure on a live sonar screen and retrieve it close to a selected pike suspended in the water column.
What is the threaded slot in the belly of Gaspar 12 cm for?
The slot in the belly of Gaspar 12 cm lets you screw in an additional weight. This increases the sink rate and gets the lure down to the depth of the pike you are watching more quickly.
How does adding weight change the action of Gaspar 12 cm?
An additional weight primarily increases the sink rate and makes it easier to retrieve the lure in deeper water. Choose the amount of added weight to suit the depth, the fish's activity level and your rod's maximum casting weight.
Do all Gaspar sizes have a slot for an additional weight?
No. The threaded slot for fitting an additional weight is found on the Gaspar Tail Bait 12 cm version.
Which Gaspar colour should I choose?
In clear water, natural colours that match the fish present in the water you are fishing are a good starting point. In murky water, low light or limited visibility, try contrasting and fluorescent patterns.
Do I need a leader when fishing with Gaspar?
Yes. When fishing for pike, use a leader that resists being cut by the fish's teeth. Match its strength to the weight of your chosen Gaspar, any added weight and the other components of your setup.