The new Saltiga SPJ rods fill the gap for Daiwa’s high end market, they already have the reels covered with the industry leading Saltiga Star Drag’s and Lever Drag’s. The new rods feature a more sturdy and reinforced blank design which means they’ll take a lot more abuse than the current Harrier SP rods, while also providing you with more options for jig ratings. The heavier XXH model rated up to 800g will be interesting for some of our heavier current and deeper water situations since the depth limit for rockfishing has been increased. Daiwa is the distributor for Evergreen lures in the US and to some of you dedicated SPJ followers the Evergreen name might ring a bell. They were the first to engineer, pioneer and market slow pitch jigging in Japan with the help of some very dedicated fisherman. These Saltiga rods feature a lot of the same features and overall design practices from the length collaboration Daiwa has had with Evergreen. These rods use top of the line titanium Fuji guides and graphite trigger reel seats that are standard across the entire SPJ scene.
From the Manufacturer:
Our flagship line of Saltiga rods has finally entered the slow pitch jigging world. Designed specifically for slow pitch jigging, the Saltiga name brings a wide range of high end features with it. A thin profile blank with a smaller diameter, allows for a sharp quick action and serves to better control the jig. Utilizing HVF Construction, the rod has a a higher volume of fiber and less resin- creating a lighter, stronger and more sensitive blank than standard blank constructions.
Fitted with Fuji’s premium LRV guides, these offer a single leg to the rear yet maintain a sloped ring for effortless, tangle free fishing. Every design feature of this guide is aimed at virtually friction free fishing.
A unique EVA split grip allows for maximum comfort while still reducing the overall rod weight. Covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty, if you are looking for the best when it comes to a slow pitch jigging rod.- Saltiga Slow Pitch is the rod for you.
MODEL | POWER | ACTION | LENGTH | SECTIONS | LINE WEIGHT (LB) | LURE WEIGHT (OZ) | GUIDES |
SGSL61ML | ML | R | 6’1″ | 1 | J-Braid Max 25lb | Max 7 | 10 |
SGSL61M | M | R | 6’1″ | 1 | J-Braid Max 30lb | Max 9 | 10 |
SGSL61MH | MH | R | 6’1″ | 1 | J-Braid Max 40lb | Max 11 | 10 |
SGSL61H | H | R | 6’1″ | 1 | J-Braid Max 50lb | Max 14 | 10 |
SGSL61XH | XH | R | 6’1″ | 1 | J-Braid Max 65lb | Max 18 | 10 |
SGSL61XXH | XXH | R | 6’1″ | 1 | J-Braid Max 65lb | Max 28 | 10 |