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Rated for jigs up to 180g, this rod is a versatile workhorse for UK boat fishing. Whether you are speed-jigging for Pollack or working pirks for Cod, the 24T and 30T high-modulus carbon blank provides a fast, crisp action to kick the jig into life. The 1+1 piece construction (one-piece blank with a detachable handle) ensures a flawless power curve with zero flat spots, giving you the performance of a one-piece rod with the convenience of a two-piece.
Why the Jigging Cast 180g is a Gerrys Favorite:
Baitcast-Specific Power: The trigger-style reel seat and top-mounted guides allow for maximum torque. Because the line runs over the top of the blank, the rods backbone does the work during the fight, rather than the line trying to twist the rod in your hands.
Sensitive Feedback: While it has a powerful backbone, the tip is tuned to transmit deep-water takes. You can feel the pluck of a Pollack even through 100 meters of water and heavy tide.
SeaGuide Saltwater Hardware: Equipped with premium SeaGuide K-frame guides, this rod is built for the salt. The guides are optimized for braided lines and designed to prevent wind knots during fast descents.
Fatigue-Free Design: At 1.80m (511), the rod is perfectly balanced for all-day use. It provides enough leverage to bully a big fish away from a wreck without being so stiff that it causes jigging fatigue.
| Feature | Details |
| Length | 1.80m (approx. 5ft 11in) |
| Lure Weight | Maximum 180g |
| Reel Type | Casting / Multiplier (Trigger Grip) |
| Construction | 1+1pc (One-piece blank + detachable handle) |
| Blank Material | High-Modulus 24T & 30T Carbon Blend |
| Hardware | SeaGuide K-Frame Guides & Gold Label Reel Seat |
| Line Rating | PE 2.0 4.0 (Approx. 20lb 40lb Braid) |
| Handle | High-density, non-slip EVA |
Wreck Fishing for Pollack (South Coast): This is the ultimate Flying Collar or vertical jigging tool for the English Channel. The 180g rating is perfect for the most common jig sizes used to target Specimen Pollack over offshore structures.
The North Sea Cod Grounds: When fishing out of Whitby or Hartlepool, this rod provides the perfect balance for working pirks or large soft plastics in 4060m of water.
Morecambe Bay & The Irish Sea: For our local boat anglers, this rod handles the strong tides of the North West with ease. It is a fantastic tool for targeting Double-Figure Bass and Tope in the deeper channels.
Scottish Sea Lochs: A brilliant choice for vertical jigging for Large Coalfish. The casting reel setup allows for precise depth control, which is vital when fish are suspended mid-water.
Light Norwegian Jigging: If you are heading to Norway and want a rod that is more fun than a heavy 50lb boat rod, the 180g Defiance is perfect for light sessions targeting Cod and Haddock.
The Gerrys Fishing Verdict:
The Savage Gear Defiance SG2 Jigging Cast 180g is the perfect entry into the world of overhead jigging. It is light, powerful, and built with premium SeaGuide components. If you want a rod that can do 90% of UK boat jigging with total control, this is the one to tie on.
