Description
Savage Gear Defiance SG2 Tataki – 2.30m 20-150g
The Vertical Master: Precision Boat Fishing for Cephalopods
The Savage Gear Defiance SG2 Tataki is a highly specialized tool designed for the fast-paced Japanese “Tataki” technique—a vertical boat fishing style that is becoming a winter staple for UK anglers. Unlike standard eging rods, the Tataki rod is built to handle multi-jig rigs (often 2 to 4 small jigs on a single leader) and the heavy sinkers required to keep your line vertical in deep water or strong tides.
Built on a 24T and 30T high-modulus carbon blank, this rod features a unique, ultra-sensitive tip—often a solid carbon section—that acts as a visual and tactile “strike indicator.” This allow you to detect the tiny “tick” of a squid taking a jig, while the powerful backbone provides the leverage to set the hook and retrieve a full string of squid from depths of up to 100m.
Why the Defiance SG2 Tataki is a Boat Essential:
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Tataki-Specific Action: The rod has a crisp, fast recovery designed for “violent” jigging—a series of short, sharp shakes of the rod tip to make the jigs dance—followed by a dead-stop pause where most bites occur.
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Extreme 20-150g Range: This massive weight rating allows you to fish in everything from a calm slack tide to a ripping mid-channel current using heavy leads to stay in the “strike zone.“
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SeaGuide Saltwater Hardware: Equipped with SeaGuide Gunsmoke SW guides and a Gold Label reel seat, the rod is fully protected against the harsh corrosive environment of winter boat fishing.
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Progressive Power Curve: While the tip is soft enough to show the bite, the blank loads progressively, preventing the hooks from tearing out of the squid’s soft body as you ship them to the surface.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Length | 2.30m (approx. 7ft 6in) |
| Lure/Sinker Weight | 20g – 150g |
| Action | Fast / Progressive (Solid-style sensitive tip) |
| Sections | 2-Piece (Practical transport length) |
| Blank Material | High-Modulus 24T & 30T Carbon |
| Hardware | SeaGuide Gunsmoke SW Guides & Gold Label Reel Seat |
| Handle | High-density non-slip EVA (Designed for vertical jigging) |
Where to Use the Defiance SG2 Tataki in the UK
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The English Channel Wrecks & Reefs: During the winter months, squid congregating over deep-water structures are prime targets. The Tataki method is far more effective than traditional lures here, as it covers multiple depths simultaneously.
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Morecambe Bay Boat Sessions: For our local anglers heading out into the deeper Bay channels, the 150g rating is a lifesaver. It allows you to use enough weight to hold the bottom against our famous tides while still maintaining the finesse to feel a squid “hug.“
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The Isle of Wight & Solent: A classic area for multi-rig squid fishing. The 2.30m length is perfect for keeping your multi-jig rig clear of the boat’s side and the engine prop during the drift.
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Cornwall & Devon Deep Water: When squid move into 50m+ depths during the day, the Defiance SG2 Tataki allows you to “power-jig” smaller, neutrally buoyant jigs that would be impossible to fish on standard shore gear.
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Night Sessions under Boat Lights: When fishing at anchor with green submersible lights, the Tataki rig allows you to “stack” different jig colours (natural and UV) to see what the squid are feeding on that night.
The Gerry’s Fishing Verdict:
The Savage Gear Defiance SG2 Tataki is the ultimate vertical specialist. It is designed to be worked hard and fished deep. If you are serious about boat-based squid fishing, this rod provides the sensitivity of a finesse stick with the lifting power of a light boat rod.
