Drop shotting and vertical jigging for perch and zander call for a rod that is light enough to hold all day, sensitive enough to detect takes on a static presentation, and stiff enough through the lower blank to animate a soft plastic without moving the weight. The Savage Gear SG Tactical Drop Shot is built specifically around those requirements.
The blank is 30T high modulus carbon at 131g, with an extra-fast action that concentrates movement in the very tip. Savage Gear describe it as reacting faster than other vertical fishing rods, giving precise micro-control of the lure without lifting the drop shot weight off the bottom.
The white scion solid tip acts as both a visual indicator and a tactile transmitter of takes back through the blank. Guides are SeaGuide CCS stainless steel frames with Silicon Carbide rings, which run braid cleanly and hold their finish over a long season of regular use.
At 2.43m the rod is longer than most drop shot options, giving extra reach to keep the line vertical when fishing from a boat, bridge or elevated bank position in deeper water or current. A competition Ready-To-Fish rod bag is included and the rod packs to 124cm for transport as a two-piece, making it practical to carry between spots.
| Lengths | 8ft |
| Feature | What this means |
|---|---|
| Length: 2.43m (approx. 8ft) | Rod Weight: 131g | At 2.43m this is a longer-format drop shot rod, giving extra reach for keeping the line vertical when fishing at depth from a boat or bridge. At 131g it is light enough to hold comfortably during a long vertical jigging session without fatigue building in the wrist. |
| Casting Weight: 10-30g | A 10-30g range covers the drop shot weights and small jig heads used for perch and zander. Heavy enough to maintain bottom contact in current, light enough to feel the quiet takes that drop shotting and vertical jigging typically produce. |
| Action: Extra-Fast | An extra-fast action concentrates the bend in the very tip, leaving the lower blank stiff. This gives the sensitivity to detect the lightest takes and allows precise micro-movements of the lure without lifting the weight off the bottom on a drop shot rig. |
| Blank: 30T High Modulus Carbon | A 30T high modulus carbon blank keeps the rod light and transmits vibration more directly than lower-grade carbon, which matters on a drop shot rod where detecting light takes from perch is the primary job. |
| Guides: SeaGuide CCS Stainless Steel with SiC Rings | SeaGuide CCS frames are lightweight single-leg guides that keep the overall rod weight low. Silicon Carbide (SiC) rings are hard and smooth, running braid cleanly without grooving over time and with minimal friction on the cast. |
| Tip: White Scion Solid Tip | A white solid scion tip acts as a visual bite indicator as well as transmitting takes back through the blank. The white colour makes the tip movement easy to spot at range or in low light, which is useful when fishing vertically from a boat where takes can be very subtle. |
| Sections: 2-Piece (124cm transport) | Included: Competition Rod Bag | The two-piece blank packs to 124cm for transport and comes with a competition Ready-To-Fish rod bag included. The bag is sized to carry the rod safely between venues and is a standard inclusion across the SG Tactical range. |
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Vertical drop shotting and jigging for perch and zander. The extra-fast action and 10-30g casting weight suit the light drop shot weights and jig heads used for these species from a boat, bridge or elevated bank position. Savage Gear describe it as specifically designed for bottom-feeding vertical jigging and pelagic sharp-shooting.
Extra-fast. This concentrates the bend in the very tip of the blank, leaving the lower section stiff. It allows precise micro-movements of the lure without lifting the weight off the bottom on a drop shot rig, and Savage Gear describe it as reacting faster than other vertical fishing rods for maximum lure control.
2.43m (approximately 8ft), packing to 124cm as a 2-piece. This is longer than most drop shot rods, giving extra reach to keep the line vertical when fishing from a boat or bridge at depth. A competition rod bag is included for transport.
SeaGuide CCS stainless steel guides with Silicon Carbide (SiC) ring inserts. SiC is a hard, smooth material that runs braid cleanly without grooving over time. The rod also has a white scion solid tip that acts as a visual bite indicator.
Yes. Drop shotting and vertical jigging are two of the most effective perch techniques in the UK, and this rod is built specifically for both. The extra-fast action detects the subtle takes perch give on a static rig, while the 10-30g range covers the weights used on canals, rivers and reservoirs.
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