About this piece
The Daiwa Saltiga Rough Ride 160F HM is a high-performance diving pencil from the offshore Saltiga series, specially tuned for hiramasa (yellowtail amberjack). Its high-buoyancy body and precision eye tuning deliver responsive diving and wobbling action, while the quick slide action at the end of the retrieve triggers predatory strikes. Equipped with heavy-duty oversized treble hooks, this plug is built to handle fish over 20 kg.
Key features
- High-buoyancy design for controlled swimming at the surface
- Precision eye tuning provides responsive diving and wobbling action
- Quick slide action on the pause triggers hiramasa strikes
- Heavy-duty #2/0 extra-thick treble hooks for big fish
- Custom color developed with Captain Akama of Fukuoka
Best for
- Targeting large hiramasa (yellowtail amberjack) in open water
- Fast retrieves and speed-oriented fishing styles
- Surface and just-below-surface presentations when fish are feeding aggressively
