About this piece
The Daiwa Samurai Jig R is a redesigned metal jig for shore jigging, engineered for greater casting distance, big fish capability, and reduced tangles. This 20g / 75mm jig features an optimized weight balance that improves flight stability and casting performance even in crosswinds, while also minimizing line-wrap issues like tailing.
Key features
- Redesigned weight balance shifts center of gravity slightly rearward for stable flight
- Thinner head profile with thicker lip reduces water drag and tangling
- Front assist hook with fluorine-coated Saksas hook and tinsel for improved hook penetration
- Rear heavy-gauge treble hook for handling large pelagic fish
- Adds colors optimized for Spanish mackerel, Japanese Spanish mackerel, and largehead hairtail
Best for
- Shore jigging from piers and breakwaters
- Targeting large pelagics like yellowtail, amberjack, and Spanish mackerel
- Both high-pitch and slow-pitch jigging retrieves
