About this piece
The Daiwa Saltiga 73 Chopper is a metal jig designed for deep-sea bait jigging, featuring a 7:3 front-to-rear weight balance and a modified diamond cross-section. This 180g model delivers an oblique flashing fall action that triggers strikes from wary targets, even with subtle rod movements. Developed under the supervision of Issei Shimizu, it excels at enticing clever fish with its irregular flutter and quick response to line slack jerks.
Key features
- 7:3 front-to-rear weight balance for optimized fluttering action
- Oblique diamond cross-section creates irregular falling flash
- Semi-long body design for deep-water bait jigging
- Recommended for twin or single short assist hooks #1/0–4/0
- Available in multiple color variants from 150g to 300g
Best for
- Deep-sea bait jigging targeting bottom predators like tuna and amberjack
- Situations requiring a subtle, non-aggressive jigging presentation
- Anglers fishing in 20–40 lb leader class for powerful pelagic species
