Daiwa · Vertical & Butterfly Jigs
Daiwa Saltiga SLK Metaljig, 6 oz, Blue
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- Item weight
- 0.18 kg
- Product dimensions
- 10 x 2 x 0.25 inches
Quick take
A 6 oz Japanese-designed metal jig with slow jigging action for offshore pelagics and bottom fish.
This blue Daiwa Saltiga SK metal jig weighs 6 oz and comes with 7/0 assist hooks for predatory gamefish. It sinks and is built to fall with a spin and flutter, which suits anglers working a set depth from the bottom up. Its blue and pink finish gives it a clear look in the water.
Best for
- Vertical jigging deep structure offshore
- Tuna, snapper and similar species in deep water
- Situations requiring a tight line and active rod work
Skip if
- You prefer casting from shore
- You fish shallow water where small jigs work better
Strengths
- Japanese slow jigging design triggers strikes in deep water
- Unique fall and swimming action entices predatory fish
- Durable construction handles large fish and rough conditions
Trade-offs
- 6 oz is heavy and requires stout rod and baitcasting reel
- Slow jigging technique requires experienced angler
- Zebra glow pattern may not match all oceanic forage
Fishing fit
- Species
- Offshore pelagics
- Bottom fish
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Lure weight | 6 oz |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Hook size | 7/0 |
| Color | Blue |
| Color family | Dark |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa Saltiga SLK Metaljig, 6 oz, Blue | Lure weight:6 oz | Hook size:7/0 | Color:Blue | Suits:Muddy water |
| Daiwa Saltiga SLK Metal Jig, 6 oz, 7/0 Hook, Zebra | Lure weight:6 oz | Hook size:7/0 | Color:Zebra | Suits:— |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 6 oz.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue.
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Pink, Glow Pink, Orange, Pink | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| BlueThis one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
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