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| Name | ALPHA SG8 Big Bait 2.59 36-126g 2P S |
| EAN | 0840004201146 |
| MPN | 1601740 |
| Brand | Savage Gear |
| Rod Length | 2.59m |
| Casting Weight | 36-126g |
| Number of Sections | 2pc |
| Rod Action | Fast |
| Rod Weight | 240g |
| Material | 46T Toray + Nano400 T1100G carbon |
| Handle Type | Duragrip STC, Fuji reel seat |
| Guide Type | Fuji K SiC |
| Transport length | 133cm |
| Rod power | Extra Heavy |
| Number of guides including tip | 9 |
| Colour | Black/Silver |
| Water type | Freshwater |
| Carbon technology | 4X Wrap V2 |
| Blank recovery technology | Reset Accelerator Technology |
| Included rod bag | Competition Ready-to-fish neoprene rod bag |
They are freshwater spinning rods for pike fishing with large softbaits and hardbaits, used with a fixed-spool spinning reel. Choose lures within 36–126 g for the 2.59 m rod or 28–112 g for the 2.43 m rod. The reference to casting describes throwing lures, not a baitcasting-reel setup.
Choose the 2.59 m, 36–126 g version for the longer rod and higher maximum lure weight. It weighs 240 g and has a 133 cm transport length. The 2.43 m, 28–112 g version weighs 230 g and packs to 126 cm, giving you a shorter, lighter option with a lower lure-weight range. Both have Fast action and Extra Heavy power.
Ergonomic Duragrip STC handles provide grip and comfort, while Reset Accelerator Technology gives the Torayca carbon blank very fast recovery after the cast. These features support repeated casting and lure work, and the strong blank provides backbone for setting hooks at distance.
Both rods have two sections and include a Competition Ready-to-fish neoprene rod bag. Allow 133 cm for the 2.59 m rod or 126 cm for the 2.43 m rod. Check these packed lengths against your available storage space before choosing.
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The Savage Gear Alpha SG8 Big Bait spinning rods are designed for freshwater pike fishing with large softbaits and hardbaits. Their Fast action and Extra Heavy power provide the backbone to cast and work heavy lures and set hooks even at long casting distances. Ergonomically shaped Duragrip STC handles provide a secure, comfortable hold during repeated casting and retrieving.
The 2.59 m version is rated for 36–126 g lures, weighs 240 g and packs down to 133 cm. It is the longer option and accommodates the heaviest lures in this pair.
The 2.43 m version is rated for 28–112 g lures, weighs 230 g and packs down to 126 cm. Choose it for the lower end of the family's lure range or when a shorter, lighter rod and a smaller transport length matter more. The trade-off is a lower maximum lure weight. Both rods have two sections, the same action and the same power rating, so select primarily around the lures you intend to use.
The Japanese Torayca carbon blanks use 46T Toray + Nano400 T1100G material and 4X Wrap V2 carbon technology. Reset Accelerator Technology is designed for very fast blank recovery after the cast, helping the rod settle quickly between casting and lure presentation. The strong blank supplies the backbone for hook-setting at distance.
A Fuji reel seat secures the spinning reel, while nine Fuji K SiC guides, including the tip, guide the line along the blank. The shaped Duragrip STC handles support a firm grip when casting and working large lures throughout a session. Both versions have a Black/Silver finish.
Each rod comes with a Competition Ready-to-fish neoprene rod bag. The two-section construction reduces its packed length, but allow 133 cm for the 2.59 m version or 126 cm for the 2.43 m version when choosing storage space.
