About this piece
The Daiwa Saltiga 73 Chopper is a semi-long metal jig designed for offshore bait jigging, developed under the supervision of Issei Shimizu. Its distinctive asymmetric diamond-shaped cross-section and a 7:3 front-to-rear weight balance produce an angled flashing fall that imitates a dying baitfish, triggering strikes from wary predators.
Key features
- Unique 7:3 weight balance (front-heavy) for a distinctive oblique fall
- Asymmetric irregular quadrilateral cross-section for edge-driven action
- Responsive to small line-slack jerks, even with minimal rod movement
- Semi-long profile that slows fall speed to maintain the strike zone
Best for
- Offshore jigging for tuna, amberjack, and other pelagic species
- Use when basic jigs like Colt Sniper or C'Ride Arthis fail to draw bites
- Situations requiring a slower, gliding presentation in midwater columns
