The technology like High Power X or Spiral X, which is commonly seen in higher-end models, is not incorporated. However, the 4th model can handle PE4 lines and withstand fights with bluefish weighing over 10kg, indicating that it possesses the minimum blank performance required for beginners to challenge offshore jigging for large fish.Occasionally, beginners express concerns such as "Will an entry-level rod break when a large fish is hooked?" However, with proper drag settings and avoiding excessive bending angles of the rod during the fight, it's unlikely for the rod to break. Conversely, improper tackle settings or rod handling, even with a high-end rod, could lead to breakage.
In cases where the tackle is appropriately set up, potential breakage may occur due to line entanglement with the guides or line troubles when the fish or snag pulls on it. If a large fish gets hooked while entangled in the guides, any tackle could easily suffer damage.Jigging involves a repetitive motion of jigging and reeling, so the line isn't constantly under tension during retrieval, making it prone to line troubles. Considering such situations, the K-guides are installed even in the lower-tier models of the Salty Advance jigging series to reduce line troubles.
The difference between entry-level and advanced rods lies in how effectively anglers can control the fight with the fish in their favor. Even with large bluefish like yellowtail amberjack, if the fight occurs in a location with a depth of about 100m, there's no need to tighten the drag too much. With a drag setting of around 4-5kg and proper use of the drag, it's entirely possible to catch 10kg class yellowtail amberjack with an entry-level rod in such situations.
On the other hand, when pulling large bluefish like yellowtail amberjack that dive quickly into the roots during shallow water fishing, you'll need a higher-tier model with stronger drag settings and more resilience. In situations where you need to pull out yellowtail amberjack from depths of less than 20m quickly, such as in shallow waters, using full drag to drag them out, a rod without sufficient butt power may find it challenging to catch certain fish.
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