About this piece
The Daiwa Saltiga 73 Chopper is a metal jig designed for deep sea bottom jigging, featuring a unique 7:3 front-to-rear weight balance and an irregular diamond-shaped cross section. Its semi-long body produces an oblique flashing fall that triggers strikes from cautious predators.
Key features
- 7:3 front-to-rear weight balance for responsive action
- Irregular diamond cross-section creates oblique flashing fall
- Recommends twin or single short assist hooks #3/0 to #7/0
- Recommended leader 40-80 lb for heavy bottom jigging
- Available in multiple weights: 150 g to 300 g
Best for
- Deep sea vertical jigging for tuna, amberjack, and bottom fish
- Situations requiring a slow, fluttering fall to entice wary fish
- Anglers targeting heavy structure or deep wrecks and reefs
