The Shimano Torium 16PG and Shimano Backbone jigging rod and reel is perfect for those who are wanting to specifically target kingfish. You can live bait with it, jig with it, or even troll bibbed lures over shallow reef systems and know you will stand a decent chance of catching one of these hard fighting fish.
The Torium 16PG reel has 15kg of silky smooth drag thanks to the Cross Carbon Drag system, while the shielded anti reverse bearings, Super Free Spool and exceptional line capacity (530 yards of 50lb braid) enables you to drop your jigs down to those deeper pins with ease. Being a PG model the retrieve ratio is lower at 4.6:1, this is the perfect speed for jigging those deeper water columns as it allows for a more 'fluttery' movement of your jig, and when hooked, is easier to get a full crank on the handle to get line back.
The Shimano Backbone rod is made from a high modulus graphite blank and incorporates a Shimano Graphite reel seat and Sea-Guide branded guides and inserts. While a variety of jig weights can be used with this rod, to get the best action the recommended jig range is 300-400 grams (Edge OctoSpeed jigs and Flutter jigs are perfect for this!) Alternatively, this would make an outstanding livebaiting combo as it is lightweight with plenty of power.
The Torium 16PG reel has 15kg of silky smooth drag thanks to the Cross Carbon Drag system, while the shielded anti reverse bearings, Super Free Spool and exceptional line capacity (530 yards of 50lb braid) enables you to drop your jigs down to those deeper pins with ease. Being a PG model the retrieve ratio is lower at 4.6:1, this is the perfect speed for jigging those deeper water columns as it allows for a more 'fluttery' movement of your jig, and when hooked, is easier to get a full crank on the handle to get line back.
The Shimano Backbone rod is made from a high modulus graphite blank and incorporates a Shimano Graphite reel seat and Sea-Guide branded guides and inserts. While a variety of jig weights can be used with this rod, to get the best action the recommended jig range is 300-400 grams (Edge OctoSpeed jigs and Flutter jigs are perfect for this!) Alternatively, this would make an outstanding livebaiting combo as it is lightweight with plenty of power.
- Model reel: Shimano Torium 16PG
- Model rod: Shimano Backbone 551 Jig
- Configuration: Overhead
- Fishing method: Mechanical Jigging / Livebaiting
Reel Specifications: - Mono line capacity (mm/m): 0.33/430, 0.40/290, 0.46/220
- Braid line capacity (lb/yd): 50/530, 65/330, 80/250
- Reel weight: 550 grams
- Max drag (kg): 15kg
- Gear ratio: 4.6:1
- Bearings: 3+1
- Line retrieve: 86cm per crank
- Reel handle position: Right
- Reel features: Hagane Body, S Compact Body, Cross Carbon Drag, S A-RB, Super Free Spool, 92mm handle - Star Drag
Rod Specifications: - Rod material: High modulus graphite
- Rod length: 5'5''
- Pieces: 1
- Line rating: PE5-8
- Lure rating (If Applicable): 300-400 grams
- Reel seat: Shimano Graphite
- Guide type: Sea-Guide
- Gimbal type: Aluminium with EVA cap
- Rod features: EVA grips
- Supplier part number: TOR16PGA/BB551OH80
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