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Choosing the right slow pitch jigging (SPJ) rod is about matching the rod's elasticity to your jig weight and target depth. This guide sorts the rods we stock into three tiers: entry-level and value, mid-range performance, and premium elite. Every spec line comes straight from the product, and prices and stock are live. Already have the rod? Read the Slow Pitch Jig Buyer's Guide to match the jig.

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Which rod for the job?

Match the rod's rating to the jig weights and depths you fish. The spec line on each tile is the product's own; prices and stock are live.

Jigmaster II 6MH

Just starting

Jigmaster II 6MH

Slow Pitch Jigging | 60–220 g | PE 2–4 | 6'0"

The all-rounder, rated 60 to 220g. If you only buy one budget rod, this is it, in spin or overhead.

In stockFrom$225
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Jigmaster II 6M

Shallow water, 20 to 40m

Jigmaster II 6M

Slow Pitch Jigging | 30–120 g | PE 1.5–2 | 6'0"

Rated 30 to 120g. Perfect for shallow water and light technical work.

In stockFrom$225
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Jigmaster II 6H

Deeper water or current

Jigmaster II 6H

Slow Pitch Jigging | 80–300 g | PE 3–6 | 6'0"

Rated 80 to 300g, for deeper water or higher current where heavier jigs are required.

In stockFrom$225
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Abyss II 63L

Finesse snapper on a value rod

Abyss II 63L

Light Offshore Jigging | PE1–2 | 30–200g | 6'3"

A 30 to 200g finesse rod for snapper and smaller reef species, spin or overhead.

In stockFrom$349
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Abyss II 61MH

Fishing deep, or high-resistance fish

Abyss II 61MH

Offshore Jigging | PE2–4 | 80–400g | 6'1"

A massive 80 to 400g range for fishing deep or targeting fish like amberjack.

In stockFrom$349
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Metal Witch Quest A

Super light jigging on spin

Metal Witch Quest A

Jigging | 6'10" | 20-80g | PE0.6-1.5

Specialised 6'10" spinning rods for super light jigging techniques on PE0.6 to 2.5.

In stockFrom$404
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Yamaga Blanks - Galahad 622B Overhead RodYamaga Blanks - Galahad 623B Overhead Rod

Snapper and kingfish, 40 to 80m

Galahad 622B and 623B

Slow-Pitch | Max 150g | PE2 | 6'2"

Incredibly crisp made-in-Japan blanks with feedback from the jig that the price does not suggest. The 622B takes jigs to 150g on PE2, the 623B to 200g on PE3: 40 to 80m on the jig guide's depth-to-weight chart.

Yamaga Blanks Galahad 622BIn stock $620Shop Yamaga Blanks Galahad 623BIn stock $650Shop
Zenaq FOKEETO IKARI

Snapper and kingfish, 40 to 100m plus

Zenaq FOKEETO IKARI

Slow-Pitch | 6'3" | ~130g | PE1.5

A super-elastic carbon core: thin and sensitive, yet it kicks a jig while remaining virtually unbreakable. Rated from ~130g jigs on PE1.5 (FS63-1.5) to ~280g long jigs on PE2.5 (FB64-5), which Zenaq builds for depths over 100m.

In stockFrom$1,043
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Decoder

Reading the spec line

Every rod card carries the same four facts, straight from the product.

30–120 g

Jig weight

The jig weights the blank is built to load and pitch. Match it to the depth-to-weight chart in the jig guide.

PE 1.5–2

Line rating

The braid class the rod is rated for. Keep the reel's braid inside this range.

6'0"

Length

Slow pitch rods run short, mostly 5'8" to 6'7"; the Palms Metal Witch at 6'10" is the long one.

S · C · B

Spin or overhead

S is a spinning rod; C and B are overhead (casting) rods. Most series come in both.

At a glance

The rod tiers at a glance

Models and ratings are the products' own; prices and stock update as the shelves move.

Rod series Tier Best for Models we stockPE lineFrom
Assassin Jigmaster II Entry / value Beginners, or a durable, cost-effective backup. Spin and overhead. 6M 30–120g · 6MH 60–220g · 6H 80–300gPE 1.5 to 6
$225
6 in stock
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Assassin Abyss II Value / power Offshore jigging, from a finesse 63L to the 61MH powerhouse. 63L 30–200g · 63MC 60–300g · 61MH 80–400gPE 1 to 4
$349
5 in stock
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Palms Metal Witch Quest A Finesse / spinning Super light jigging on a longer 6'10" spinning rod. 6101 20–80g · 6102 30–100g · 6103 40–120gPE 0.6 to 2.5
$404
3 in stock
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Yamaga Blanks Sea Walk Light Jigging Mid-range / light Micro and light jigging up to 150g. Highly sensitive. B66L 40–80g · B66ML 40–120g · B65M 60–150gPE 0.6 to 1.5
$589
3 in stock
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Yamaga Blanks Galahad Technical SPJ Pure slow pitch machines; the 623B is the classic for standard offshore depths. 622B max 150g · 623B max 200gPE 2 to 3
$620
2 in stock
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Olympic Protone Prototype Precision / deep Precise jig-weight increments to fine-tune to the current; the 64/6 for extreme depths or trophy fish. 67/1 120–200g · 67/2 140–200g · 67/3 160–280g · 66/5 220–400g · 64/6 240–550gPE 1.5 to 3.5
$875
5 in stock
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Zenaq FOKEETO IKARI Elite The best possible feel and power-to-weight ratio. FS63-1.5 ~130g · FB63-3 ~240g · FB64-5 ~280gPE 1.5 to 2.5
$1,043
1 in stock
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Assassin Jigmaster II
Entry / value
Best for
Beginners, or a durable, cost-effective backup. Spin and overhead.
Models we stock
6M 30–120g · 6MH 60–220g · 6H 80–300g
PE line
PE 1.5 to 6
In stockFrom$225
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Assassin Abyss II
Value / power
Best for
Offshore jigging, from a finesse 63L to the 61MH powerhouse.
Models we stock
63L 30–200g · 63MC 60–300g · 61MH 80–400g
PE line
PE 1 to 4
In stockFrom$349
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Palms Metal Witch Quest A
Finesse / spinning
Best for
Super light jigging on a longer 6'10" spinning rod.
Models we stock
6101 20–80g · 6102 30–100g · 6103 40–120g
PE line
PE 0.6 to 2.5
In stockFrom$404
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Yamaga Blanks Sea Walk Light Jigging
Mid-range / light
Best for
Micro and light jigging up to 150g. Highly sensitive.
Models we stock
B66L 40–80g · B66ML 40–120g · B65M 60–150g
PE line
PE 0.6 to 1.5
In stockFrom$589
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Yamaga Blanks Galahad
Technical SPJ
Best for
Pure slow pitch machines; the 623B is the classic for standard offshore depths.
Models we stock
622B max 150g · 623B max 200g
PE line
PE 2 to 3
In stockFrom$620
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Olympic Protone Prototype
Precision / deep
Best for
Precise jig-weight increments to fine-tune to the current; the 64/6 for extreme depths or trophy fish.
Models we stock
67/1 120–200g · 67/2 140–200g · 67/3 160–280g · 66/5 220–400g · 64/6 240–550g
PE line
PE 1.5 to 3.5
In stockFrom$875
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Zenaq FOKEETO IKARI
Elite
Best for
The best possible feel and power-to-weight ratio.
Models we stock
FS63-1.5 ~130g · FB63-3 ~240g · FB64-5 ~280g
PE line
PE 1.5 to 2.5
In stockFrom$1,043
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01 · Entry-level and value

Assassin Jigmaster II and Abyss II

The workhorse tier

The Jigmaster II is the workhorse of this guide, available in spinning and overhead so it suits whichever reel you own: the 6M (30 to 120g) for shallow water and light technical work, the 6MH (60 to 220g) all-rounder, and the 6H (80 to 300g) for deeper water and current. The Abyss II is slightly more refined for offshore jigging: the 63L (30 to 200g) is a finesse rod for snapper and smaller reef species, and the 61MH (80 to 400g) is the powerhouse for fishing deep or high-resistance fish like amberjack.

The mission
Beginners, and a durable, cost-effective backup
Best for
Just startingSpin or overheadSnapperDeep water
Ratings
Jigmaster II PE 1.5 to 6 · Abyss II PE 1 to 4
In stockFrom$225
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02 · Mid-range performance

Yamaga Blanks Galahad and Sea Walk

Made in Japan

Yamaga Blanks are known for incredibly crisp blanks and made-in-Japan quality. The Sea Walk Light Jigging rods are for micro and light jigging up to 150g and are highly sensitive. The Galahad 622B and 623B are pure slow pitch machines; the 623B (max 200g) is a classic choice for standard offshore depths.

The mission
Japanese engineering and rod rebound for better jig action
Best for
Technical SPJLight jiggingFeedbackOffshore depths
Ratings
Sea Walk PE 0.6 to 1.5 · Galahad 622B/623B PE 2 to 3
In stockFrom$495
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03 · Mid-range performance

Palms Metal Witch Quest A

Super light jigging

Specialised spinning rods for light jigging. At 6'10" they offer a different leverage profile that is excellent for super light jigging (SLJ) techniques on PE0.6 to PE2.5: the 6101 for 20 to 80g, the 6102 for 30 to 100g and the 6103 for 40 to 120g.

The mission
Finesse jigging on a spinning reel
Best for
Super light jiggingSpinningSnapper
Ratings
PE 0.6 to 2.5, all 6'10"
In stockFrom$404
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04 · Mid-range performance

Olympic Protone Prototype

Precision blanks

Olympic produces some of the most technologically advanced blanks in Japan. The 67/1, 67/2 and 67/3 offer very precise increments in jig weight, from 120g up to 280g, so you can fine-tune your presentation to the current. The 64/6 deep jigging model is built for heavy metal up to 550g: extreme depths or trophy-sized fish.

The mission
Fine-tuning the presentation to the current
Best for
PrecisionDeep waterTrophy fish
Ratings
PE 1.5 to 3.5
In stockFrom$875
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05 · Premium and elite

Zenaq FOKEETO IKARI

The pinnacle of SPJ

The IKARI is a legendary rod in the jigging world. A unique super-elastic carbon core lets the rod be incredibly thin and sensitive while possessing more breaking strength than almost any other rod in its class. The FB63-3 is the versatile Goldilocks model for jigs around 240g, the FB64-5 the heavy hitter for larger jigs around 280g and bigger fish, and the FS63-1.5 the elite spinning option for light, technical jigging.

The mission
The best possible feel and power-to-weight ratio
Best for
Hardcore enthusiastsFeelPower to weight
Ratings
PE 1.5 to 2.5
In stockFrom$1,043
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Summary

Which one should you choose?

Three answers for three budgets.

Assassin Jigmaster II 6MH

If you're just starting

Assassin Jigmaster II 6MH

Slow Pitch Jigging | 60–220 g | PE 2–4 | 6'0"

Affordable, and it covers the most common jig weights.

In stockFrom$225
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Yamaga Blanks Galahad

If you want the best feel for the money

Yamaga Blanks Galahad

Slow-Pitch | Max 150g | PE2 | 6'2"

Incredible feedback from the jig.

In stockFrom$620
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Zenaq IKARI

If you are a hardcore enthusiast

Zenaq IKARI

Slow-Pitch | 6'3" | ~130g | PE1.5

The gold standard: it kicks a jig while remaining virtually unbreakable.

In stockFrom$1,043
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Every slow pitch rod we stock

Assassin, Yamaga Blanks, Palms, Olympic, Zenaq, Samurai, Shimano and more

Everything in our slow pitch rod collection that is in stock right now.

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