Description
Savage Gear Defiance SG2 Shore Jigging – 3.05m 60-150g
The Long-Range Heavyweight: Engineered for the Horizon
The Savage Gear Defiance SG2 Shore Jigging rod is a high-performance casting machine designed for the most physically demanding style of saltwater angling. Shore jigging requires more than just a lure rod; it requires a blank that can launch heavy metal jigs into the wind, work them with a sharp “rip-and-stop” action in deep water, and survive the explosive power of pelagic predators.
Standing at 3.05m (10ft), this rod is built to provide the massive leverage needed to clear high coastal rocks and reach distant feeding frenzies. The 60-150g rating makes this the heavy hitter of the series—the “go-to” choice for anglers using large jigs and heavy hard baits in challenging conditions. Built on a reinforced 24T and 30T high-modulus carbon blank, it features a fast, progressive action that loads smoothly but recovers instantly for maximum distance.
Why the Shore Jigging 150g is a Gerry’s Choice:
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Reinforced Powerhouse Blank: Unlike standard spinning rods, the Defiance SG2 Shore Jigging features extra reinforcement in the butt section. This provides the torque needed to turn a big fish’s head before it dives into a kelp bed or sharp rock ledge.
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Premium SeaGuide Hardware: Outfitted with SeaGuide Gunsmoke SW guides and a Gold Label reel seat, this rod is armored against the UK’s harsh saltwater environment.5 The guides are specifically designed to handle high-diameter braided lines and heavy shock leaders.
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Optimized Ergonmics: Shore jigging is tiring. The high-density EVA handle is designed with an extended grip for two-handed casting and a comfortable “fore-grip” that gives you the leverage needed during an intense vertical fight from a high vantage point.
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Maximum Casting Range: The combination of the 10ft length and the CCS (Coil Control System) guide setting ensures that your line leaves the rod with minimal friction, allowing you to hit distance markers that other rods simply can’t reach.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Length | 3.05m (approx. 10ft) |
| Lure Weight | 60g – 150g (Heavy-duty metal jigs & hard baits) |
| Action | Fast / Progressive (Heavy Power Class) |
| Sections | 2-Piece (Transport length: 157cm) |
| Weight | 375g |
| Blank Material | High-Modulus 24T & 30T Carbon Blend |
| Hardware | SeaGuide Gunsmoke SW Guides & Gold Label Reel Seat |
| Handle | High-density, heavy-duty EVA |
Where to Use the Defiance SG2 Shore Jigging 150g in the UK
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South West Rock Marks (Cornwall & Devon): Perfect for targeting Big Pollack, Bass, and even Bluefin Tuna (on lighter setups) from deep-water rock ledges like those found at Pendeen or The Lizard. The 150g rating allows you to use heavy jigs to get down through the current in clear, deep water.
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Morecambe Bay & The North West: While we are known for our flats, this rod is an incredible tool for casting heavy lures from the deep-water jetties and stone breakwaters during high-tide “Bass” runs when you need to punch a lure into a headwind.
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Scottish Islands & Sea Lochs: Ideal for shore-based “paternoster” jigging or heavy metal work for Specimen Coalfish and Cod in the deep, fast-flowing sounds of the Western Isles.
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The Isle of Portland (Dorset): A premier shore jigging destination. This rod’s length is vital for keeping your line clear of the sharp limestone ledges and “Cheshil” swell when fighting fish from a height.
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Overseas “Rock-Hopping” Trips: If you are traveling to the Mediterranean or the Canary Islands for Amberjack, Bluefish, or Dentex, the 60-150g rating is the international standard for handling these powerful pelagic species.
The Gerry’s Fishing Verdict:
The Savage Gear Defiance SG2 Shore Jigging 150g is a rod for the serious coastal athlete. It is built to be worked hard and fish deep.9 If you want to reach the fish that everyone else is watching from the shore, this 10ft powerhouse is the tool that will get your jig into the strike zone.10
