Savage Gear Cutbait Herring – Coalfish | 20cm – 270g

Product detailed description

Savage Gear Cutbait Herring – Coalfish | 20cm – 270g is a modern deep-water softbait for halibut fishing and big cod. The body is built around a highly realistic young Atlantic herring profile – a key forage species across the North Atlantic. The Coalfish (saithe) pattern adds another “local menu” trigger for fjords and coastal grounds: fast, schooling prey that predators treat as an everyday meal.

Why coalfish makes sense (it’s not just a paint job): Saithe is a tougher, meatier baitfish that often shows up in the water column and around structure – exactly where halibut and big cod hunt when conditions line up. In Scandinavian practice, baitfish like herring, mackerel and saithe are commonly used to tempt large fish when they need a convincing, easy target rather than something flashy.

What makes Cutbait Herring strong: The lure was developed with input from experienced guides and lure designers targeting big fish in cold northern waters. The focus is on realistic looks (the well-known “under-skin” style) and a stable, confident track in depth. Add heavy-duty forged hooks, and you have a setup that’s made for hard takes and tough conditions.

270g vs. the 460g “big brother” – how to choose:
20cm – 270g is the “lighter” option for situations where you don’t want to overload the rig – shallower water, weaker current, or when you want a longer, more natural drop. For deeper water, heavier drift, or when you must keep the lure down, the 460g version is usually the better tool. In short: let depth and current decide.

SAF on-the-water tips:

When to use it: If you’re targeting halibut in fjords or offshore and want a lure that looks like true local forage, Coalfish is a strong, confidence pattern – especially on tougher days when predators need one extra reason to finish the take.