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SEPHIA ASSIST LEADER

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SEPHIA ASSIST LEADER

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SEPHIA ASSIST LEADER
SEPHIA ASSIST LEADER
SEPHIA ASSIST LEADER
SEPHIA ASSIST LEADER
SEPHIA ASSIST LEADER
SEPHIA ASSIST LEADER

SEPHIA ASSIST LEADER

A metal sutte rig designed for ease of use, ensuring reliable performance.

SEPHIA ASSIST LEADER, renowned for its reliability and ease of use, has been upgraded and renewed. Every detail has been refined for enhanced usability. Featuring a new material that easily recovers from kinks during use and offers high sensitivity. It reliably transmits even the most subtle bites while providing a stress-free experience to support anglers.
Also, to prevent common tangling issues, the swivel has been enlarged and a highly visible pink marker is included in the package. Even those with little experience can use it with confidence. Basic short type, long type, double dropper tag type effective for large squid numbers, popular rig with weights type, and the original A-rig designed by the instructor are all included in the lineup.This classic metal sutte rig is designed for anglers of all skill levels, from beginners to experts, ensuring reliable performance for everyone.

KEY FEATURE

It uses a hard, firm, and highly sensitive material.

Each rig utilizes highly sensitive and stiff materials as needed. This makes it easier to let the dropper drift with the current and allows you to better understand the target's reaction. Additionally, while the branch lines may curl over time, this material has the property of easily returning to its original shape. Furthermore, it reduces tangling problems and improves the efficiency of handling the rig. High-sensitivity material is used in each branch line of the short, long, and double branch line types, and throughout the entire rig of the Omorig and A-rig types.

The swivel has been enlarged and a highly visible pink marker is included to reduce the risk of entanglement.

One of the most common problems with metal squid jigs is the rig getting tangled in the line when reeling it in too quickly. In the worst case, this can lead to rod breakage, so it's something you want to prevent. That's why the Sephia Assist Leader uses a larger swivel. By making the swivel's position easier to see, it reduces the problem of the rig getting tangled. In addition, a highly visible pink marker is included in the package. By setting it at the top of the rig, it tells the angler when to stop reeling in the line. The marker's color is pink, which was found to be the most visible under LED fish-attracting lights. With the larger swivel and pink marker, these two measures to prevent problems ensure that all anglers can concentrate on fishing with peace of mind.

 

Easy to use and with clear bite detection, the "A-Rig," a new concept born in the field, is now available in our lineup.

The A-rig type, an original rig designed by the instructor, is a unique system that prioritizes ease of use while making no compromises in terms of catch rate.

When casting, if you reel in the swivel up to near the top guide, the length of the weight and the leader will be almost the same, making it easy to cast. Underwater, the rig will drift with the current, enticing a reaction from the target. At that time, information from the jig is transmitted directly without interference from the weight, which has the advantage of making it easier to detect bites.

Compared to a standard Omorig rig, the A-rig eliminates the need to lift the weight when a bite is detected from the jig, making it easier to detect bites and allowing the A-rig to handle even the most challenging situations where you need to accurately capture subtle reactions. Furthermore, the A-rig type uses highly sensitive materials throughout the entire rig, resulting in a synergistic effect that makes it easier to understand the conditions underwater.

IMPRESSION

Evolved to be easier to handle and more effective for catching fish. If you're not comfortable with the Omo-rig, the A-rig type is recommended.

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The Sephia Assist Leader uses a stiff and rigid material for the branch line. Furthermore, the swivel on the rig has been enlarged. It also comes with a water-repellent indicator, making it even easier to use. The high-sensitivity material used in the rig is stiffer and more rigid than typical ester leader material, making it easier to get the dropper on the current and transmitting bites more clearly. In addition, even if the rig becomes tangled after catching 10 or 20 squid, it is easier to return to its original shape. Tangles are also reduced, so you can fish at a steady pace when you find the right pattern.

The larger swivel on the rig is to prevent problems caused by over-winding. It prevents the rig from getting tangled and reduces the risk of rod breakage. However, even with a large swivel, it can be difficult to see in some situations, so a water-repellent marker (pink marker) is included. In fact, many anglers use markers when fishing in the field. So, the idea was that including it would make it more convenient for them to use. The marker is a soft, fluffy, thread-like material with high water repellency, so it dries quickly and doesn't interfere with fishing.

Another noteworthy feature of the Sephia Assist Leader is its rig lineup. In addition to standard rigs such as short, long, and omorig, an A-rig type has been added. When the current is strong, an omorig is unavoidable, but since the omorig is a system where the jig is behind the weight, surprisingly many people find it difficult to operate. Some also find that bites tend to be less noticeable.

With the A-rig, if you attach the weight to the 80cm end and the jig to the 50cm end, the jig will be closer to the rod tip. Unlike the Omo-rig, there is no weight in between, making it easier to manipulate the jig and increasing the likelihood of detecting bites. Casting is also easier because the overall length of the rig is shorter and the weight is at the end, and it flies straight with the weight leading the way during flight. All A-rig type lines are made of high-sensitivity material and have enough stiffness to prevent tangling. The lengths of 80cm and 50cm are just right, and when you actually use it, the thicker, high-sensitivity material repels each other just enough, so even if the current is weak, the rig will almost never tangle.

Also, with the A-rig, you can use a metal squid jig instead of a weight. This is another big advantage. If you're not comfortable with the Omo-rig, I highly recommend trying the A-rig.

FEATURE

Short type

Slow tide/High sensitivity

The action is transmitted directly to sutte, making squid bites easy to detect.

Long type

Fast tide/Basic

Leveraging the dropper line length, it targets large squid that respond to relatively slow movements and reduces excessive movement of sutte in fast currents.

Double dropper line type

Targeting numbers/Getting multiple squid on one drop

Equipped with two dropper lines, it enables efficient squid hooking with each drop. Features a well-balanced setup for SEPHIA LIMITED METAL SUTTE series rods. Also recommended for Japanese common squid and red flying squid.

Rig with weights type

Compatible with EGI squid lure

Matches small EGI squid lure. A dedicated tippet type for EGI squid lure, set to a convenient length for easy handling.

A-rig type

Rig with weights that are easy to cast and bite

By winding the three-way swivel near the tip, the length from the weight to the lure becomes nearly equal, making casting easier. Also, compared to a standard rig with weights, since there's no need to lift the weight when a bite is transmitted from the EGI squid lure, bites are easier to detect.

LINE-UP

RG-E01Z SHORT
RG-E02Z LONG
RG-E08Z A RIG
RG-E04Z W EDASU
RG-E05Z OMO RIG

SPECIFICATION

SKU NUMBER

JDM CODE

RG-E01Z 167965
RG-E02Z 167972
RG-E08Z 167989
RG-E04Z 167996
RG-E05Z 168009