DAIWA’s new Saltiga Light Jigging rods accentuate popular light jigging techniques while adding the oomph required for saltwater fishing. 

FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (July 14, 2024) – As the saltwater fishing world continues to evolve with anglers looking for lighter jigging rods that handle maximum pressure and big, heavy jigs it takes to hook land big, heavy fish, DAIWA answers the challenge with its new Saltiga Light Jigging rods.

Saltiga Light Jigging CASTING

The new series includes two 6’2” conventional rods – the SGLJ62MB to handle up to 160 grams (5.5 ounces) jigs and SGLJ62MHB for up to 200 grams (7 ounces) jigs, and two 6’6” spinning rods – the SGLJ66MS (160 grams max jig weight) and the SGLJ66MHS (200 grams max jig weight). The new rods are being introduced at ICAST ’24, filling out DAIWA’s saltwater jigging rod matrix to provide anglers with power slow super light rods jigging rods.

Key to the new Saltiga Light Jigging rods is DAIWA’s use of its MegaTop solid carbon construction throughout the entirety of the blank. There is virtually no unidirectional spine in the rod tip, so it bends at the same angle in all directions, leading to more rod control when using heavier jigs and while fighting a fish.

“An additional bonus is of the MegaTop construction process is the immediate transfer of even the lightest bite from the rod tip through the blank and into the DAIWA Air Sensor reel seat on the spinning rods, or into the DAIWA custom reel seat on the conventional models,” explained Chris Martin, DAIWA’s Field Marketing Manager.

“In many situations when using light jigging gear, a fish spanking the bait as it flutters down is the most difficult time to detect a bite,” continued Martin. “With the enhanced tip to reel seat sensitivity from our MegaTop construction, you’ll feel that weird little difference when a fish does hit the jig on the way down, and then the fight is on.”

DAIWA employs its X45 carbon fiber weave within the rod blank to not only ensure a robust backbone, but also contribute to less rod twisting for more fish-fighting power. Fuji K guides and all SIC rings transfer the line smoothly, reducing friction when reeling under heavy loads. Martin noted that all these features come together to create a combination super light/traditional jigging rod that performs as needed for deep water use, as well as the finesse needs for light jigging.

All Saltiga Light Jigging rods are designed for use with up to the maximum of 20-pound test J-Braid. “Ideally, anglers should focus on using 100- to- 150-gram – and up to the 200-gram max rating in select situations,” Martin said. “These rods can put it to big fish so they can used when targeting tilefish, grouper, snapper, and pelagics on the East Coast, along with West Coast waters for lingcod, rockfish, and pelagics.

Saltiga Light Jigging FEATURES:

• Four Spinning and Casting models
• Light rods with exceptional power
• MegaTop solid carbon bends in all directions
• X45 carbon fiber weave eliminates blank twist
• Durable and smooth delivering Fuji K guides and SIC rings
• Air Sensor reel seat (spinning)
• Custom reel seat (conventional)
• Soft, grippy, and durable butts
• Luxurious finish
• Premium components
• Japanese blank
• Rated up to 20-lb. test

MSRP $449.99

PERFECT PAIRING Match up the conventional rods with the new Saltiga 15 jigging reel, Saltiga 15 Lever Drag, or Saltiga Star Drag 10, while our Saltiga G 4000, 5000, and 6000 size or new Certate SW 5000 and 6000 size spinning reels match the Saltiga Light Jigging spinning models. “You’ll take the jigging success for big fish to a next level, and you’ll be fighting the fish, not the tackle,” Martin said in closing.

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