Gaspar Tail Bait - Orange Head

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

No. The threaded slot for fitting an additional weight is found on the Gaspar Tail Bait 12 cm version.

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.

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.