The Handing ‘Cruiser Shadow’ Slow Pitch Jigging Rod is an incredibly good value jigging rod.
Constructed using 30+40T Toray Carbon Fiber
and fitted out with Fuji reel seat & ring guides
The great price of this slow pitch jigging rod would suggest that it could be just another cheap entry level rod and a little lacking in some departments, but to be totally honest, it’s much more than that. These jigging rods feel great in hand and their action ticks the required boxes. They look neat, have a top quality finish and are really well put together. On top of that they’re fitted out with top quality Fuji components.
The action is smooth if a little steely, but they do work jigs very well and are not horribly stiff and lifeless like some of the other sub £200 rods that are currently on the market! Of course when compared alongside much higher priced SPJ rods they may lacks some of the smooth plushness through the action and recoil, but they do have a nice progressive curve and send your jigs in the right direction. They’ve recently been tested and of course ‘proven’ onboard Silver Halo and clients have enjoyed catching well with them!
Crafted with top-tier components such as Fuji DPS/TCS reel seat and Fuji K-series A-ring guides, along with the Toray carbon fiber blank. It delivers unmatched strength, sensitivity, comfort, and performance.
It’s a very ergonomic rod featuring durable, lightweight, high-density EVA grips. It’s no problem working jigs all day, the grips are correctly contoured for optimal comfort.
Designed specifically for saltwater inshore/off shore fishing, this 2-piece rod is ideal for targeting bass, pollock, cod, bream and anything else that hits jigs or small metal lures!
Please see the table below for my own guidiance on the ratings of each Cruiser Shadow jigging rod. I like to fish as light as possible so the Medium Light (ML) is my recommendation for inshore, occasionally offshore and on clamer days. This rod can still handle the 180g Cobra and 170g Slammer jigs, particularly as they’re nice and streamline and not overloading the rod. The Medium (M) rod is great for offshore and more challenging condiotions so man enough to get you comfortable in the 150g to 280g range.
| Type | Length | Power | Braid (lb) | Lure Weight | Guides | Pieces | Handle Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casting (overhead reel) | 6‘ | Medium Light (ML) | 15-25lb | 40 -180g | 8+Tip | 2 | EVA |
| Casting (overhead reel) | 6‘3’‘ | Medium (M) | 25-30lb | 120 -250g | 9+Tip | 2 | EVA |
At just £94.99 INCLUDING SHIPPING these rods are available and in stock but only in limited numbers and not easily availble so please don’t hang around!
If you have a larger budget or want to treat you’re self to a Palmarius slow pitch jigging rod the P+ and L Series are top quality options and if you need help deciding, all are available for trail during charters with me onboard Silver Halo Charters.