Description
Savage Gear Salmonoid SG2 Trolling Rod
The Savage Gear Salmonoid SG2 Trolling rod is the most compact model in its class, engineered for precision trolling where maximum boat control and easy netting are paramount. At just (approximately ), this two-piece rod delivers superior handling with downriggers, Dipsy Divers, and paravanes, utilizing a specialized parabolic action to cushion strikes from powerful salmon.
Key Specifications:
Features for Dedicated Trolling:
- Maximum Boat Control: The shortest length in the range offers the best leverage for setting lines, retrieving downriggers, and controlling a fish during the final stages of the fight, particularly useful in smaller boats or when fishing tight spreads.
- Parabolic Action: The great parabolic action (deep, full-curve bend) is essential for a trolling rod. It acts as a massive shock absorber, effectively handling the high pressures from trolling gear and the fierce, unexpected runs of salmon, drastically reducing the risk of line or component failure.
- Balanced Durability: Constructed from an ultralightweight yet very durable Carbon Blank, the rod is “perfectly balanced for the optimal feel” to detect subtle bites while being built to last “even under the toughest fishing in rough conditions.”
- Trolling-Specific Components:
- Tip Guide: Equipped with a 2-piece SeaGuide ITHT tip guide (a heavy-duty guide type designed for trolling stresses).
- Reel Seat: Features a Strong DPS reel seat for the secure and reliable mounting of trolling reels.
- Butt Section: Includes an X Gimbal for secure, non-slip seating in a rod holder or fighting belt, ensuring safety and efficiency when fighting large fish.
Ideal Applications:
- Trolling for Salmon, Trout, and Lake Trout where a compact rod length is critical for boat management and netting.
- Heavy-duty boat fishing where durability, a traditional guide layout, and superior fish-fighting cushion are required.
