Description
Sakura Orion Jig – 150mm 250g
The Deep-Water Titan – Designed for Extreme Depths and Giants
The Sakura Orion Jig 250g is the “heavy artillery” of the Orion family. Designed by the legendary Éric Le Guyader, this 150mm powerhouse is built for the most demanding vertical fishing scenarios on the planet. Whether you are battling massive Cod and Halibut in the fjords of Norway, or engaging in high-speed exotic jigging for Dogtooth Tuna and Amberjack in tropical waters, the Orion 250g is engineered to perform where lighter jigs fail.
Its 250g weight and streamlined 150mm profile allow it to cut through violent surface currents and deep-water thermoclines with ease. Like its smaller siblings, it maintains a stable, rapid descent with subtle oscillations that mimic a large, fleeing prey fish.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Length | 150mm |
| Weight | 250g |
| Designer | Éric Le Guyader |
| Construction | Full Stainless Wire-Through Frame |
| Finish | Laser Decoration + Holographic Film |
| Durability | Multi-Layer High-Resistance Varnish |
| Rigging | Sold Unarmed (Requires heavy-duty Assist Hooks) |
| Visuals | Large Phosphorescent SAKURA Eye + UV-Reactive Colors |
Technical Highlights
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Ultra-Fast Sink Rate: The 250g weight is concentrated into a hydrodynamic 150mm form. This ensures the jig reaches depths of 100m+ almost instantly, allowing you to stay “vertical” even when the boat is drifting quickly in heavy seas.
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Extreme Durability: When fishing for monsters in Norway or the Tropics, gear failure is not an option. The Full Wire Frame runs the entire length of the jig, providing a direct link between your line and the hook that can withstand hundreds of pounds of pressure.
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Deep-Sea Visibility: At the depths this jig is designed to reach, light is scarce. The combination of Holographic film, UV-reactive paint, and the signature Phosphorescent Sakura Eye ensures that predators can track the lure in total darkness.
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Reinforced Varnish: Designed to survive the “sandpaper” teeth of large Cod and the crushing bite of tropical reef fish, the varnish is thickened to prevent the holographic finish from peeling after a single strike.
Where & How to Use It
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Norway Cod & Halibut: The “Gold Standard” for North Sea fishing. Use it to reach the deep-water plateaus where the “Skrei” (giant migratory Cod) congregate. The 250g weight keeps you in the strike zone despite the North Atlantic swell.
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Exotic Speed Jigging: Perfect for targeting Tuna, GTs, and Amberjack. Use a powerful “Long Jerk” or “High Pitch” retrieve. The Orion 150mm provides a substantial profile that triggers big “apex” predators.
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Deep Wrecking: Ideal for deep-water wrecks (80m+) where you are targeting large Pollock or Ling. The fast drop ensures you hit the wreck before the tide carries your line away.
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Vertical Stability: The specific profile prevents the jig from “spinning” on the way down, which significantly reduces line twist—a common problem when using heavy jigs on fixed-spool reels.
Gerry’s Pro Tip:
“When you’re stepping up to the 250g Orion, you need serious rigging. Since it comes unarmed, I recommend a pair of heavy-duty 7/0 or 9/0 Assist Hooks on the head eyelet. If you’re in Norway targeting Halibut, some guys like to put a single assist on the tail as well, but be careful—this increases your snag risk on the bottom. Pair this with a Sakura Ryokan 300g Slow Jig rod for an unstoppable deep-water setup
