Savage Gear Fury SG2 Boat 2.13m 12-20lb 2pcs

Savage Gear Fury SG2 Boat 2.13m 12-20lb 2pcs

If you believe that boat fishing should be about the “sport” rather than just winching fish to the surface, the Savage Gear Fury SG2 Boat 12-20lb is your ultimate light-tackle companion. Here at Gerry’s Fishing, we know that many UK inshore species—like Black Bream, Bass, and specimen Rays—provide a much better scrap on a lighter blank. This 12-20lb model offers the perfect blend of sensitivity for “feeling” tentative bites and the technical backbone required to land a “bonus” double-figure fish.

Product Details & Uses

The Fury SG2 Boat series is built on high-performance 24/30T carbon blanks, which allows the rod to be incredibly slim and lightweight without sacrificing durability. In the 12-20lb class, this light weight is a massive advantage, making the rod feel like an extension of your arm during a long day on the water. The moderate-fast action is specifically tuned for modern boat fishing; it provides a powerful mid-section for setting the hook, while the forgiving tip acts as a shock absorber. This is critical when using “zero-stretch” braided lines, as it prevents the hook from tearing out of a fish’s mouth during aggressive head-shakes.

At 2.13m (7ft), it is perfectly balanced for vertical jigging, light bait fishing, or “scratching” for smaller species. Despite its lighter rating, Savage Gear has included the X Gimbal and a strong DPS reel seat, ensuring that if a hard-fighting smoothhound or a large ray takes your bait, you have the hardware to stay in control.

Prime Locations & Uses:

• Inshore Reefs & Banks: The premier tool for targeting Black Bream, Plaice, and Dabs where sensitivity is the priority.

• Light Bass Fishing: Ideal for working smaller shads, jigs, or live baits in shallower water or slower-moving tides.

• Estuary & Sheltered Water: Perfect for “fun” sessions targeting school bass, flounders, and silver eels.

• Specimen Ray Fishing: The 12-20lb rating turns a 10lb Thornback Ray into a memorable battle, providing a much more “connected” feel than a heavy boat rod.

Gerry’s Pro Tip

“The 12-20lb Fury is the rod I reach for when the sun is out and the Bream are feeding. It’s a ‘feeler’ rod—you can literally feel the fish’s tail beating through the blank. My advice? Pair this with a small, high-quality multiplier or even a low-profile baitcasting reel and a thin 20lb braid. Because the tip is so forgiving, you can use lighter fluorocarbon hooklinks for those ‘shy’ fish without worrying about snapping them on the strike. It’s the most fun you can have on a boat without a lifejacket!”

Detailed Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is this rod strong enough to handle a surprise 15lb Cod?

A: Absolutely. While it’s rated 12-20lb, the 24/30T carbon blank has a massive reservoir of power in the lower half. It will take a little longer to land a big fish compared to a 30-50lb rod, but the rod is more than capable of the task.

Q: Can I use a fixed-spool (spinning) reel with this rod?

A: No, this rod is designed specifically for multiplier or baitcasting reels. The guide spacing and the DPS reel seat are configured to have the reel sitting on top of the blank, ensuring the line follows the curve of the rod perfectly under load.

Q: Why a 2-piece design instead of a 1-piece?

A: Modern joints are so well-engineered that they no longer create “flat spots” in the action. The 2-piece design makes the rod much more portable, fitting easily into car boots and standard rod tubes for travel.

Q: Does the “X Gimbal” mean I have to use a fighting belt?

A: Not at all. The gimbal is there if you need it for a long fight with a big ray or hound, but it comes with a comfortable cover for when you are just tucking the rod under your arm or placing it in a standard rod holder.