Xorus Prestige Deviant Lure Pack

Product highlights

Designed for modern predator fishing, the Xorus Deviant is a pike jerkbait that has become a reference thanks to its great versatility and ease of use. Whether sold alone or as part of a dedicated pack, this lure always retains the same main qualities: ability to quickly cover an area, effectiveness on active fish as well as cautious specimens, and immediate handling even for anglers new to jerkbaits.

Thanks to its refined profile and internal balance, this versatile predator lure accepts both aggressive animations and slower retrieves, making it an excellent choice to adapt to changing pike moods during the same session. It can prospect both snaggy margins and flats, shallow shelves or holes, simply by adjusting retrieve speed and action.

Technical specifications

The Deviant belongs to the family of hard jerkbaits primarily intended for pike. Its design allows it to be used in shallow areas such as over weedbeds or shoals, as well as above holes or drop-offs by playing on retrieve speed and optionally adding weight. This construction makes it an especially interesting lure for anglers who want to cover multiple water layers with a single model.

• Lure type: hard jerkbait specially developed for targeting predators.
• Action: supports both sharp rod jerks and continuous linear retrieves.
• Swim: wide lateral displacements on jerks, smooth and steady S-shaped swim on linear retrieves.
• Rattle: large internal ball producing a deep, powerful sound, ideal to trigger aggression even in stained water.
• Depth versatility: can be fitted with an additional weight on the throat attachment point to make it run deeper when needed.
• Usage: suited to both slow, persistent fishing and fast prospection to locate active pike.

Advantages and strengths

One major asset of the Xorus Deviant jerkbait is its ability to offer two distinct behaviours with a single lure. When animated with sharp pulls, it performs sudden noisy bursts that trigger reflex strikes, particularly effective when pike are posted near cover and need to be provoked on a short pass. Simply retrieved in a straight line, it adopts a more discreet S-shaped swim that perfectly imitates a wounded fish fleeing.

This dual personality makes it an excellent choice to cover many fishing situations without constantly changing lures. Anglers also appreciate its high tolerance: even with imperfect animation, the lure remains attractive, allowing beginners to gain confidence quickly while offering specialists a precise tool to refine their presentation. Its deep, marked rattle helps make the difference on heavily fished spots where pike have already seen many other lures.

Usage tips

To get the most out of the Deviant, adapt the action to current conditions. In cold water or when fish seem inactive, favor short jerks spaced with marked pauses to let the jerkbait hang and give pike time to inspect it. During high activity, accelerate the rhythm with stronger rod taps and faster retrieves to trigger violent strikes.

In shallow areas, a linear retrieve punctuated by micro rod twitches allows you to exploit the S-shaped swim. When prospecting holes or deeper margins, using the throat attachment to add weight lets the lure run deeper while retaining its mobility and characteristic rattle. Pair it with a rod and tackle suited to pike fishing to maintain control of the action and secure the fights.

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FAQ

Question 1 : Is the Deviant jerkbait only suitable for pike?

Answer: Although optimized for pike fishing, the Deviant can also interest other opportunistic predators present in the same areas, especially when they respond well to rattling lures and aggressive actions.

Question 2 : Can the Deviant be used on a linear retrieve without mastering jerking?

Answer: Yes, the Deviant jerkbait was designed to remain effective even on simple linear retrieves. Its S-shaped swim and deep rattle are often enough to trigger strikes, making it accessible to anglers new to this family of lures.

Question 3 : How to adjust the Deviant's running depth?

Answer: Running depth can be modulated by changing retrieve speed, rod angle and, when needed, by adding weight to the throat attachment point, which lets the lure run deeper while maintaining its attractiveness.