Perch fishing with light jigs on canals and rivers demands a rod that communicates every nudge and tap through the blank, and the Savage Gear Perch Academy Light Jig is built around that requirement. It is a specialist 2.15m rod aimed at anglers targeting perch with small soft plastics, lipless cranks and jig heads from 3g to 15g.
The blank uses a dual-modulus 24+30T high modulus carbon construction, blending 30T material in the tip and mid-section for sensitivity with 24T carbon in the butt for the backbone needed to set hooks on light presentations. Savage Gear describe 15g as the sweet spot for the majority of UK perch fishing, and the progressive action with sensitive tip is tuned specifically for that weight range.
The reel seat uses a direct-contact design where the palm sits against the carbon blank rather than a buffer material, removing a layer of dampening between your hand and the rod. Guides are SeaGuide CCS stainless steel frames with Silicon Nitride rings, compatible with braid and mono.
At 2.15m the rod is compact enough for accurate casting under bridges or against far-bank structure where longer rods become awkward. A competition Ready-To-Fish rod bag is included, sized to carry the rod with the reel still attached for quick moves between pegs.
| Lengths | 7ft |
| Feature | What this means |
|---|---|
| Length: 2.15m (approx. 7ft 1in) | A 2.15m rod is compact enough for casting under bridges, against far-bank piling and in tight canal swims, while giving enough reach to work small soft lures away from the bank. Savage Gear describe it as the ideal length for accurate presentations in confined perch spots. |
| Casting Weight: 3-15g | A 3-15g range covers light jig heads, small soft plastics and lipless cranks used in perch fishing. Savage Gear describe 15g as the sweet spot for the majority of UK perch fishing, and the blank loads accurately from 3g for the lightest presentations. |
| Blank: 24+30T High Modulus Carbon | A dual-modulus construction blends 30T carbon in the tip and mid-section for sensitivity with 24T in the butt for power and durability. The result is a blank that transmits subtle takes and bottom textures to your hand while still having the backbone to set hooks and play fish on light line. |
| Reel Seat: Direct-Contact Carbon Connection | The reel seat is designed so your palm contacts the carbon blank directly with no buffer material between hand and blank. This no-buffer design passes more vibration to your grip, helping you feel the difference between a pebble, a weed strand, and the quiet take of a large perch. |
| Guides: SeaGuide CCS Stainless Steel with SiN Rings | SeaGuide CCS frames are a lightweight single-leg construction that keeps the rod balanced during a long session of active lure fishing. Silicon Nitride (SiN) ring inserts are smooth and hard-wearing, compatible with both mono and braid without grooving. |
| Action: Progressive with Sensitive Tip | A progressive action flexes from the sensitive tip back through the blank, cushioning the fight on light hook holds while transmitting takes clearly. The strong progressive backbone gives enough power to set hooks on small jig heads at range. |
| Sections: 2-Piece | Included: Competition Rod Bag | The two-piece blank packs into a competition Ready-To-Fish rod bag that is sized to transport the rod with the reel still attached, zipping closed over the reel seat. Useful for moving between spots on a canal or river session without having to remove the reel each time. |
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Small soft plastics on jig heads from 3g to 15g, lipless cranks and small crankbaits. Savage Gear describe 15g as the sweet spot for most UK perch fishing. The 3-15g casting weight covers 5-7cm soft plastics, which account for the majority of canal and river perch lure techniques.
A reel seat design where your palm sits directly against the carbon blank with no buffer material between hand and rod. Savage Gear describe it as a no-buffer design that passes more vibration to your grip, helping you feel subtle takes and bottom textures that a standard reel seat would dampen.
2.15m (approximately 7ft 1in), available in a single length only. Savage Gear describe this as ideal for accurate casting in confined spots such as under bridges, against far-bank piling, and on narrow canals where a longer rod would be impractical.
SeaGuide CCS stainless steel guides with Silicon Nitride (SiN) ring inserts. SiN rings are smooth and durable, and are compatible with both monofilament and braid without grooving over time.
Yes. A competition Ready-To-Fish rod bag is included, sized so the rod can be transported with the reel still attached and zipped closed. This makes moving between pegs on a canal or river session straightforward without needing to remove the reel.
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