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A quality drop shot rod that offers excellent value for money
Perfect for both beginners and more experienced predator anglers
Featured in our guide on the best pike rods as the best dropshot option.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Japanese Toray Carbon Blanks (24+30T) | Constructed from high-quality Japanese Toray carbon, providing a lightweight yet robust structure ideal for handling various predator fish. |
| Seaguide CCS Stainless Steel Guides with SIN Rings | The guides are made of stainless steel, ensuring durability and resistance to corrosion. The SIN (Silicon Nitride) rings are hard, smooth, and heat-resistant, reducing friction on the line for smoother casting and retrieval. |
| Competition Double Lock Carbon Reel Seat | Features a secure double-locking carbon reel seat, keeping the reel firmly in place during use for stability and control. |
| Ergonomically Designed EVA Handle | Designed with an ergonomically shaped EVA handle, offering a comfortable and non-slip grip, even in wet conditions. |
| Available Lengths and Casting Weights | Available in three configurations: 7’4″ (2-12g), 7’8″ (5-18g), and 8′ (8-28g), catering to various fishing techniques and preferences. |
| Transport Length and Weight | The 7’4″ model has a transport length of 115cm and weighs 110g; the 7’8″ model has a transport length of 120cm and weighs 119g. |
| Supplied with Rod Bag | Each rod comes with a competition-ready rod bag for convenient storage and transport. |
The Savage Gear SG2 Drop Shot Specialist Rod is meticulously crafted for anglers seeking precision in drop-shotting and light lure fishing. Constructed with high-quality Japanese Toray carbon blanks (24+30T), this rod offers a lightweight yet robust structure, ensuring optimal sensitivity and performance.
The inclusion of Seaguide CCS stainless steel guides with SIN rings facilitates smooth line movement and enhances casting accuracy. An ergonomically designed EVA handle provides a comfortable, non-slip grip, even in wet conditions. The rod is equipped with a competition double-lock carbon reel seat, ensuring the reel remains securely in place during use.
Available in lengths of 7’4″ (2-12g), 7’8″ (5-18g), and 8′ (8-28g), the SG2 Drop Shot Specialist Rod caters to various fishing preferences, making it an excellent choice for anglers aiming for precise lure presentation and superior control.
Here’s how the rod performed in testing and/or from experience and feedback from other anglers.Â
The Savage Gear SG2 Drop Shot Specialist Rod showcases the brand’s commitment to creating high-performance predator fishing tackle that delivers outstanding value for money.
Built using premium Japanese Toray carbon blanks, this specialist rod combines finesse with reliability for those targeting predators on lighter tackle. Having used this style of blank before I can categorically say that it tends to be lighter than most but never to the degree where it sacrifices performance.
The build quality is impressive throughout, with high-end components including Seaguide CCS guides with SIN rings that ensure your line flows smoothly during both casting and retrieval. The competition-grade double lock carbon reel seat keeps everything stable while fishing, and the ergonomically designed EVA handle provides excellent grip and comfort during use.
On the bank, this rod really shows its class. I really like the fast action tip as it not only offers exceptional bite detection but it does this while maintaining enough backbone in the mid-section to control larger fish effectively.
The lightweight blank makes it perfect for constant handling where you’re working lures continuously, and the casting accuracy is spot-on.
For anglers focusing on drop shot techniques and light lure fishing, this rod delivers everything you need. It’s equally at home fishing small soft plastics for perch as it is working larger lures for zander, though I’d recommend the 8′ version if you’re regularly targeting the latter.
Here is how the Savage Gear SG2 Drop Shot Rod compares against other products in its category. This table shows the overall rating based on the average of the key attributes that go into making a good pike fishing rod.
| Name | Overall Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Daiwa Powermesh Deadbait Rod | 8.4 | £99.36 |
| Wychwood Agitator BR-S Deadbait Rod | 8 | £62.99 |
| Westin W3 Powerlure | 8.3 | £101.69 |
| Savage Gear Alpha SG8 Monster Bait Rod | 8.4 | £349.99 |
| Ninja S Spin Rod | 7.9 | £49.99 |
| Fox Predator Elite XS Boat Rod | 8.3 | £134.99 |
| Savage Gear SG2 Drop Shot Rod | 7.9 | £64.99 |
| Fox Rage Prism Travel Rod | 7.8 | £79.99 |
| Wychwood PDR Fly Rod | 7.9 | £134.99 |
There are four key attributes that form the basis of our reviews on pike fishing rods. These include the following:
Build Quality: – When assessing the build quality of a fishing rod we focus on the raw materials used to build the rod and how they knit together to output the rod’s overall performance.
Casting Ability: – Without stating the obvious here, we test how the rod casts both short distances and longer distances. We are examining how smooth the cast is and how much effort is required to gain the desired distance.
Playing Fish: – Here, we are looking at how a rod can dictate a fight, i.e. its power, how subtle it is and most importantly how enjoyable it is to play fish on.Â
Value for Money: – Under the ‘value for money’ review, we value and score the rod for its price-point against its quality and actual worth.Â
Here is how the Savage Gear SG2 Drop Shot Rod performed against is peers in each of these important attributes:
| Name | Build Quality | Casting Ability | Playing Fish | Value For Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa Powermesh Deadbait Rod | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8 |
| Wychwood Agitator BR-S Deadbait Rod | 7.5 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 8 |
| Westin W3 Powerlure | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8 |
| Savage Gear Alpha SG8 Monster Bait Rod | 8.5 | 9 | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Ninja S Spin Rod | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Fox Predator Elite XS Boat Rod | 8.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 8 |
| Savage Gear SG2 Drop Shot Rod | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Fox Rage Prism Travel Rod | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8 |
| Wychwood PDR Fly Rod | 7.5 | 8 | 7.5 | 8 |
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