About this piece
The Smith CB. Muramasa 3S TS (Tongiji Special) is a specialized metal jig engineered for tuna jigging (tombou/albacore). It inherits the 3S concept (Spiral Slide Long Stay) while reducing water resistance to minimize angler fatigue.
Key features
- Reduced drag via elimination of bumpy eyes and gill engraving; uses flat sticker eyes
- Round line eye reduces input loss compared to oval shapes
- Center-balanced asymmetrical flat-side shape produces a tight spiral and horizontal slide
- Long horizontal stay in the strike zone, minimizing vertical movement on the fall
- Hookless design; angler adds preferred assist hooks
- Weighs 400g and measures 242mm for deep-water jigging
Best for
- Deep-water jigging for albacore/tuna (tombou)
- Electric jigging due to low resistance and reduced reel load
- Low-activity periods when fish hold tight to bottom or structure
