This ready-to-fish slow-pitch jigging setup pairs the Assassin Abyss II 61MHS parabolic spinning rod with the Daiwa 26 Freams LT6000D-H and XBRAID Upgrade X8 Pentagram braid everything dialled in for the rhythmic lift-and-flutter-fall action that makes centre-weighted metal jigs come alive in the water column.

Rod: Assassin – Abyss II 61MHS Spinning Rod

The Abyss II 61MHS is a 6’1″ medium-heavy slow-pitch spinning rod built with the parabolic bend essential for loading jigs correctly and generating that seductive flutter on the fall. The MHS taper allows controlled tip recovery, translating angler input into precise jig movement rather than raw speed. It handles the sustained pressure of quality bottom species without sacrificing the soft, rhythmic action slow-pitch demands.

Reel: Daiwa – 26 FREAMS LT6000D-H

The 2026 Freams LT6000D-H brings Daiwa’s LT (Light & Tough) construction to a deep-spool, high-speed-retrieve platform sized for offshore slow-pitch work. The D spool carries the line capacity needed to reach target depth, while the H gear ratio lets you quickly recover slack and reposition your jig without breaking rhythm. ZAION V body and MAGSEALED bearing keep weight down and corrosion out in saltwater conditions.

Line: XBRAID – UPGRADE X8 PENTAGRAM

XBRAID Upgrade X8 Pentagram is an 8-carrier PE braid wound in a tight pentagram cross-section for exceptional roundness, smoothness, and abrasion resistance. Low diameter for its rated breaking strain means minimal water resistance at depth critical for reading jig action and maintaining a near-vertical presentation. Its low stretch also keeps every lift-and-drop transmitted cleanly from rod tip to jig.

Three purpose-matched components working as one system ideal for anglers serious about slow-pitch technique from reef to deep structure. Add to cart and fish it right out of the box.