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Major Craft Giant Killing 7G: Slow Jigging Rods That Add Sensitivity and Control to Power
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Rods built for big fish are usually stiff with a lot of rebound, which can make casting and working lures hard until you get used to them. That is part of what gives them power, so it is not purely a drawback, but many anglers wish their power rods were a little softer or easier to control.
Major Craft’s Giant Killing 7G aims to meet that need: a slow jigging bait rod series that adds sensitivity and control to power.
Key features
- Fuji K-guides that resist line tangles
- Reel seat and grip shaped for comfort and better control
- Toray M40X carbon
- R360 construction that copes with load from every direction
Each model at a glance
- GK7SJ-B60/1: at 6 ft it suits fine actions and high-pitch jerks, and handles spots as deep as 200 m
- GK7SJ-B60/2: covers small to large blue-water fish and slightly deeper water than the /1. The standard model if you are unsure
- GK7SJ-B60/3: for fast currents and anglers who use heavier jigs to reach the bottom; rated to 250 m
- GK7SJ-B57/3.5: quicker, faster actions to tempt yellowtail and goldstriped amberjack (hiramasa); handles jigs up to 350 g
- GK7SJ-B57/4: rated for jigs up to 400 g, for anglers chasing bigger fish
- GK7SJ-B57/5: durable and powerful enough for tuna jigging
Specs
All models are bait (casting) rods with RF action. Depth guide is given as vertical / drifting (dotera) / mid-deep water.
| Model | Price (incl. tax) | Length | Max jig | Depth guide | Max PE (Japanese size) | Guides | Weight | Closed length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK7SJ-B60/1 | ¥55,000 | 6’0″ | 180 g | 70 m / 50 m / 200 m | 1.5 | 11 (top 5 / butt 10) | 104 g | 137 cm |
| GK7SJ-B60/2 | ¥56,100 | 6’0″ | 250 g | 80 m / 60 m / 220 m | 2.0 | 11 (top 5 / butt 10) | 108 g | 137 cm |
| GK7SJ-B60/3 | ¥57,200 | 6’0″ | 300 g | 100 m / 70 m / 250 m | 2.5 | 11 (top 5 / butt 12) | 111 g | 137 cm |
| GK7SJ-B57/3.5 | ¥57,200 | 5’7″ | 350 g | 130 m / 100 m / 300 m | 3.0 | 10 (top 5.5 / butt 12) | 106 g | 125 cm |
| GK7SJ-B57/4 | ¥58,300 | 5’7″ | 400 g | 150 m / 120 m / 350 m | 3.0 | 10 (top 5.5 / butt 12) | 108 g | 125 cm |
| GK7SJ-B57/5 | ¥59,400 | 5’7″ | 500 g | 200 m / 150 m / 400 m | 4.0 | 10 (top 5.5 / butt 12) | 111 g | 125 cm |
Who it suits
Every model combines flexibility, sensitivity and power, so it suits anglers who want to work jigs with subtle actions. It also makes sense as a second rod alongside your current one, or for anyone who wants to start jigging but is put off by how hard stiff rods are to handle.
For more on jigging tackle, see my guide to Japanese metal jigs and the PE line and leader chart.
Summary
- Major Craft Giant Killing 7G is a six-model slow jigging bait rod series
- Toray M40X carbon and R360 construction for power in every direction
- K-guides, comfortable reel seat and grip for better control
- Max jig weights from 180 g to 500 g; the top model handles tuna jigging
- ¥55,000–59,400 including tax
ABOUT ME
Born in 1994. Originally from Hyogo Prefecture, I moved to Iwata City in Shizuoka Prefecture in search of the sea. I am an Enshunada surf angler who enjoys surf fishing. I am also active on YouTube, and my fishing grounds range from Irago to Iwata.
