About this piece
The Jackson Athlete 12 SSP is a 120mm sinking pencil designed specifically for flatfish games from shallow surf. Its rear-weighted construction delivers exceptional casting distance rivaling metal jigs, while a fast vertical fall allows quick bottom contact and slow retrieves without dragging the bottom. The 3-hook system (4 total hooks) ensures solid hookups on flattie bites from below.
Key features
- 120mm length, 33g weight, sinking type with fast vertical fall
- Rear-weighted design for stable cast flight and outstanding distance
- Rolls wide at slow retrieve, transitions to wobbling roll as speed increases
- Curve fall with subtle rolling action when tension is applied
- 3-hook system maximizes hook-up ratio for flatfish
Best for
- Surf flatfish (flounder, halibut, Japanese flathead) game
- Slow presentations in shallow, sandy-bottom surf zones
- Also effective for bluefish and sea bass when distance and bottom contact are key
