Slow Jigging model
Multi-grade offshore slow-pitch jigging series for bottom and mid-column species, conventional reel only.
The Giant Killing Slow Jigging model batch spans three platform grades, GK1 (entry), GK5 (mid-high, T1100G carbon), and GK7 (top tier), all designed for slow-pitch jigging (SPJ) from a boat. SPJ serves bottom-oriented and mid-column species: red snapper (akamutsu/kuromutsu), cod (tara), flatfish, large rockfish, and bluefin tuna (tonjigi). None of these rods are appropriate for high-pitch jigging, popping, or freshwater use. GK1 SJ rods use medium-elasticity carbon with a Regular Slow (R action) parabolic curve; the design goal is to let the blank work the jig passively without demanding large angler inputs.
GK5 SJ rods (released April 2025) use Toray T1100G carbon configured in 4 axial directions for torsional resistance; rated from 87–116g rod weight and jig ranges from MAX 180g up to MAX 400g. GK7 SJ rods are sold as the heaviest-duty tier, rated in fixed jig weights (shown as single fixed values in the data: 350g, 400g, 500g for the 5'7" models; 180g, 250g, 300g for the 6' models), using RF action for the heaviest deep-sea applications. The lineup splits as follows: GK1 SJ (5 rods, all bait, 6'0", R action, power 1–5 class); GK5 SJ 62 models (4 rods, bait, detachable grip, 6'2", RS action, MAX 180–400g); GK5 SJ 66 models (5 rods, bait, 6'6", RS action, 40–350g); GK7 SJ 57 models (3 rods, bait, 5'7", RF action, extra-heavy jigs 350-500g); GK7 SJ 60 models (3 rods, bait, 6'0", RF action, 180-300g).
All models are bait (overhead/conventional reel) only, Spinning models in this batch is absent.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 22 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 22 casting
- Length
- 5'7"–6'6" 1.70–1.98 m
- Power
- XXH–XXXXH 3 classes
- Inferred
- Action
- RF–R
- Line
- 0.6–4PE braid
- Lure
- 3 3/16–17 5/8 oz 500 g
- Released
- 2026
Rods in this series
22 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK7SJ-B57/3.5 | 5'7" | XXHI | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK7SJ-B57/4 | 5'7" | XXHI | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK7SJ-B57/5 | 5'7" | XXHI | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK1 SJ-B60/1 | 6' | — | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK1 SJ-B60/2 | 6' | — | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK1 SJ-B60/3 | 6' | — | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK1 SJ-B60/4 | 6' | — | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK1 SJ-B60/5 | 6' | — | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK7SJ-B60/1 | 6' | XXXHI | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK7SJ-B60/2 | 6' | XXXHI | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK7SJ-B60/3 | 6' | XXXXHI | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK7SJ-B60/1.5 | 6'0" | — | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK7SJ-B60/2.5 | 6'0" | — | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK5SJ-B62/1 | 6'2" | — | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK5SJ-B62/2 | 6'2" | — | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK5SJ-B62/3 | 6'2" | — | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK5SJ-B62/4 | 6'2" | — | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK5SJ-B66/0 | 6'6" | — | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK5SJ-B66/1 | 6'6" | — | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK5SJ-B66/2 | 6'6" | — | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK5SJ-B66/3 | 6'6" | — | Buy from Major Craft | |
| GK5SJ-B66/4 | 6'6" | — | Buy from Major Craft |
I Power rating inferred from the lure / line-weight recommendation — not specified by the manufacturer.
Model notes
4 of 22 modelsShortest and lightest of the GK7 57 sub-models, rated at approximately 350g fixed jig weight. The 5'7" length concentrates lifting power in a short blank suited for very deep and high-current SPJ situations where blank length would work against the angler.
Rated for ~500g jigs, the heaviest jig weight in the entire combined batch. Specialized for extreme-depth or strong-current tonjigi (Pacific bluefin tuna jigging) and very deep-sea bottom fishing where lighter models cannot keep a jig vertical.
Lightest model in the GK5 B66 sub-line (40-150g jigs, PE 0.6-1.5 at 87g rod weight). Suited for shallow-water SPJ made for hairtail (tachiuo), sea bream, and light-tackle yellowtail in under 100m.
Positioned by Major Craft as the primary mid-depth (200m+) model for premium bottom fish: akamutsu (rosy seabass), kuromutsu, and cod. The 120-300g range also covers tuna jigging. A step-change model from the lighter /1 and /2 variants.