Floating Lure XORUS Deviant Jerkbait - 15 cm

Product highlights

The XORUS Deviant Rotengle is a large pike jerkbait specifically developed to provoke aggression in big predators. Its bulky, flat‑sided body displaces a significant volume of water with every action, creating a strong vibratory signature and intense light flashes visible from afar. These visual and sonic signals trigger strikes from educated or inactive fish, whether in lakes, rivers or gravel pits. Thanks to its balanced design, this hard pike lure supports a wide range of retrieve speeds and remains stable even at the fastest trajectories. It is aimed at anglers who want to cover large areas quickly while maintaining an attractive and controlled presentation. Able to alternate between smooth swimming and erratic behavior, the Deviant Rotengle offers great versatility to match changing predator moods.

Designed for dynamic fishing, this predator lure performs equally well on fast linear retrieves and on precise animations punctuated by rod jerks. You can instantly adapt your strategy according to depth, water clarity or fishing pressure, while retaining strong selectivity for larger fish.

Technical features

• Bulky flat‑sided body to move maximum water and produce powerful light flashes.
• Jerkbait design specifically intended for pike and large freshwater predators.
• Pronounced S‑swimming action on a linear retrieve, very effective for quickly sweeping large zones.
• Can be animated with jerking and twitching to obtain an erratic swim with strong lateral throws.
• Large internal beads generating a deep, carrying sound, ideal for attracting fish from a distance.
• Internal mass‑transfer system enabling very long and accurate casts.
• Attachment point positioned under the throat for fitting an additional weight and achieving a deeper swim if necessary.
• Suitable for both bank and boat approaches, in lakes, rivers and canals.

Advantages and strengths

The main asset of the XORUS Deviant Rotengle lies in its ability to combine strong water displacement, marked visual signals and ease of animation. Its high silhouette and flat sides make it a very visible target that stands out over dark bottoms, in stained water or low light. Large pike can detect and attack it from a distance, even when lying in ambush behind obstacles or in weedbeds.

Its versatility of use is another major advantage. On a linear retrieve, it develops a broad, regular S‑swim that imitates a fleeing baitfish, ideal for quickly probing an area or locating holding zones. Adding a few sharp twitches immediately produces a disordered swim, with pronounced lateral throws and rhythm changes that often trigger reflex strikes from following predators. Combined with its deep‑toned internal beads, this erratic behaviour makes it a formidable tool to convince the wariest fish.

The internal mass‑transfer system allows very long and precise casts, enabling you to reach distant spots, breaks, shallows or inaccessible edges. You can thus cover more water in less time and spend more time working promising areas without excessively tiring your wrist.

Usage tips

To fully exploit the potential of this pike jerkbait, use a rod with power suited to its size and a fairly fast action to effectively transmit rod animations. A fine to medium strength braid complemented by an abrasion‑resistant leader will provide excellent feel of the lure’s action and the strikes. On linear retrieves, vary the speed: start with a medium pace, then test faster passes to provoke aggressive reactions, or conversely slower retrieves near the bottom when fish are less active.

For a more erratic swim, fish the Deviant Rotengle using series of twitches and jerks, alternating sharp impulses and pauses of varying length. With each impulse the lure destabilizes and makes unpredictable lateral throws that imitate an injured fish. Regularly insert pauses to let the lure glide and give following pike time to engulf the bait. When fish are holding deeper, attach an additional weight to the throat attachment point to make it swim deeper while retaining its attractive motion.

Adapt the colour and discreteness of your leader and rig to current conditions (water clarity, sunlight, fishing pressure), and always check hooks and leader condition after each fish to avoid unpleasant surprises.

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FAQ

Question 1 : Is this jerkbait reserved for pike or suitable for other predators?

Answer: The Deviant Rotengle was designed primarily as a pike lure, but its bulky baitfish profile, S‑action and erratic animations also make it an excellent choice for targeting other large opportunistic freshwater predators when they attack big prey. Simply adapt your leader size and the power of your outfit to match the species sought and the fishing environment.