Savage Gear Cutbait Herring – Atomic Mackerel | 20cm – 270g

Product detailed description

Cutbait Herring is a deep-sea soft bait for halibut and large cod, designed for stable performance at depth and during drift. The Atomic Mackerel version is built around maximum readability—offshore, especially in low light and deeper water, contrast and visibility often beat subtle shade. The 20 cm / 270 g version is a versatile choice for fjords and moderate drift when you want to keep the lure working close to the bottom for as long as possible.

Why an “aggressive” colour makes sense at depth
With depth, available light drops and the underwater light spectrum changes, so colours can fade and fish often rely more on brightness and silhouette. This is where loud chartreuse/fluoro tones shine: the lure stays more readable in reduced light, stained water, or bad weather, when fish must locate the target quickly and commit.

When to choose Atomic Mackerel
Atomic Mackerel is a go-to option for changing conditions: overcast skies, waves, low light, reduced visibility in the water column, or when you need a fast reaction trigger. It fits drift and vertical fishing where the decision window is short—fish spots the lure, closes in, and either strikes or fades away.

What we keep from the original Savage Gear design
Cutbait Herring was developed for targeting big fish in Arctic waters, with emphasis on a realistic look (detailed “under-skin” colouring) and predictable behaviour at depth. The rigging uses robust forged hooks built for powerful hooksets and demanding fights.