Savage Gear Low Glider review and fishing guide
The Savage Gear Low Glider has become one of the most popular glidebaits among pike anglers. More and more anglers are switching to gliders, because their natural yet unpredictable action tends to trigger even cautious pike. In this article we look at how the Low Glider swims, how to fish it and why it has earned a permanent place in our tackle box.
Looking for a reliable glidebait for pike? Then this is a lure worth knowing. By the end of this article you'll know how to get the most out of it.
What is the Savage Gear Low Glider?
The Low Glider is a hard, lipless glide jerkbait built for pike. Unlike a crankbait that runs straight, or a softbait with a kicking tail, a glidebait slides from left to right on the retrieve. The Low Glider combines a wide, low glide with a strong belly flash, which looks a lot like a wounded or stressed baitfish. That is often enough to make a pike react.
What makes it so effective is that no two retrieves look quite the same. It glides left and right, rises a little, drops a little and pauses, so the movement stays unpredictable. That triggers reaction bites, especially on the pause. Very often the hardest takes come at exactly that moment of hang time.
Sizes, weights and specifications
The Low Glider comes in two sizes, both slow sinking:
Both have a PU foam filled body that makes them sink slowly, so the lure hangs in the water for a moment on the pause. Inside is a loud tubular rattle that adds noise and can draw pike in from a distance. Running depth is around 1.5 to 2 metres.
The hardware is built for big pike:
- Extra strong forged split rings
- Two SGY 1X black nickel treble hooks
- Through-wire construction
- Durable PU foam filled body
So it copes well with big pike and hard takes.
How does the Low Glider swim?
The Low Glider has a low gliding action: it slides smoothly from side to side and flashes its belly as it turns. To a pike, that looks like an injured baitfish.
It runs at around 1.5 to 2 metres, which makes it a good fit for lakes, canals, bays, weed edges and shallow drop-offs. Let it sink longer or retrieve more slowly to fish it deeper. A faster retrieve keeps it higher in the water column.
It stays stable at different speeds, but it really comes alive when you fish it with jerks and pauses. You'll find more of our videos on our YouTube channel.
How to fish the Savage Gear Low Glider
Fishing the Low Glider is simple and very effective. This is how we work it:
- Cast it out
- Start with a slow retrieve
- Add twitches or short jerks with the rod tip
- Pause it regularly
Those short rod movements make it glide left and right. On the pause it slows down and hangs for a moment. Pike often follow the lure first and only commit on that still moment.
We recommend a baitcasting setup. At 76 and 112 grams, the Low Glider is easiest to handle on a baitcasting rod and reel, which gives you more control on the cast and more power in the fight.
It works from the bank as well as from a boat.
When does the Low Glider work best?
It tends to shine when pike are passive or when the water is fished hard. The glide is subtle but realistic, and that can convince pike that aren't feeding aggressively. It usually does well in:
- Spring
- Autumn
- Mild winter days
- Cloudy or overcast weather
- Low light
But you can catch pike on it all year round.
Why we like the Low Glider
- A natural, wide gliding action
- Slow sinking, so it hangs on the pause
- A strong belly flash
- A loud rattle
- Strong hooks, split rings and a through-wire build
Above all, it gives you confidence, and confidence is a big part of successful pike fishing.
Tips to get more out of it
- Vary your retrieve speed
- Always build in pauses
- Use a leader suitable for pike
- Match your rod to the lure weight
- Target structure and weed edges
The more familiar you are with the glide, the more control you have over the lure.
Final thoughts
The Low Glider is one of the most effective glidebaits for pike we know. It has a solid build, a wide glide and a strong belly flash, and everything about it is made to catch big pike.
If you love pike fishing, this is a lure worth having in your tackle box. You'll find the Low Glider in 14.5 cm and 17 cm at Charlie's Fishing, along with the rest of our range: Browse all Savage Gear lures.
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