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Savage Gear SG2 Medium Game Rod
SG2 Medium Game range; length, casting weight and action vary by model
A versatile predator lure rod range with Toray carbon blanks and useful casting-weight options. The trick is choosing for your actual lures, not just grabbing whatever says Medium Game.
- Japanese Toray 24+30T carbon blanks.
- Seaguide CCS stainless-steel guides with SIN rings.
- Competition double-lock carbon reel seat and ready-to-fish rod bag.
- Listed versions are two-piece, with fast or extra-fast actions depending on model.
Make sure it’s the right one. This covers the Medium Game range rather than one length and casting weight. The individual versions aren't interchangeable.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A promising, practical medium-lure range whose usefulness depends heavily on choosing the right model; value remains dependent on the price you're offered.
- Product Quality8.8/10
- Performance8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8/10
- Ease of Use8.8/10
- Value for Money8.5/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Roving predator anglers with a mixed medium-lure box. The different ratings give you room to choose around your regular soft plastics, spoons and hard lures.
- Anglers moving beyond a vaguely matched starter outfit. Clearly defined casting weights and actions make it easier to build an outfit around a particular style of lure fishing.
Maybe skip if
- Dedicated ultralight perch anglers. Tiny jigheads and finesse presentations call for a lighter-rated rod.
- Big-lure pike specialists. Heavy swimbaits and oversized rubber need a rod rated for their complete casting weight.
The lowdown
Introducing the Savage Gear SG2 Medium Game Rod
A versatile predator lure rod range with Toray carbon blanks and useful casting-weight options. The trick is choosing for your actual lures, not just grabbing whatever says Medium Game.
- Japanese Toray 24+30T carbon blanks.
- Seaguide CCS stainless-steel guides with SIN rings.
- Competition double-lock carbon reel seat and ready-to-fish rod bag.
- Listed versions are two-piece, with fast or extra-fast actions depending on model.
Quick verdict
A sensible all-rounder, with a choice to make
The SG2 Medium Game makes plenty of sense for anglers fishing medium-sized predator lures. Toray carbon blanks, Seaguide fittings and a double-lock reel seat give it a solid-looking foundation without unnecessary faff.
Choose carefully, though. The lighter-rated versions make more sense for smaller presentations, while the heavier options suit chunkier lure work. It isn't an ultralight perch wand or a big-swimbait pike rod.
A promising, practical medium-lure range whose usefulness depends heavily on choosing the right model; value remains dependent on the price you're offered.
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.8/10
- Value for Money
- 8.5/10
Toray carbon blanks and named Seaguide fittings provide a credible build package.
The spread of casting weights and actions offers useful scope to match the rod to your lure work.
A well-matched version should support lure control, but location and presentation remain much bigger factors.
Two-piece construction and a double-lock reel seat are practical, although the model choice needs attention.
The component package and included bag make a sensible value case, provided the asking price is competitive.
Head to head
How it stacks up
Side by side with the closest kit we've reviewed. This updates as we add more reviews.
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Savage Gear SG2 Medium Game Rod
The Savage Gear SG2 Medium Game is for the angler who'd rather keep moving than sit behind alarms waiting for the rods to rip off. Think a lure box, a landing net and a wander along the canal, river or stillwater edge. Its appeal is straightforward: a predator rod range covering useful medium-lure territory, with recognisable components and several different versions to choose from. That last bit matters. This isn't one rod with a few cosmetic choices; length, casting weight and action all change the job it suits.
Start with what you're actually chucking. A paddle-tail on a jighead, a spoon and a diving hard lure can all ask different things of a rod, even when their weights look similar. The SG2 Medium Game gives you options including a 2.51m 7–23g fast-action model, a 2.21m 12–35g fast-action model and heavier-rated 2.43m extra-fast versions. Don't buy the beefiest one just because a decent pike might turn up. Match the rod to the presentation first, then balance your line, trace and drag around the fish and snags you're likely to meet.
Underneath the finish, you're getting Japanese Toray 24+30T carbon blanks. That's a useful starting point, although a carbon label on its own doesn't tell you everything about how a rod will feel with your reel fitted. More relevant to your fishing is the choice between fast and extra-fast actions. Those descriptions concern where the blank initially bends, not some magic measure of fish-stopping power. For working a jig or putting short movements into a lure, a responsive tip section makes sense. For treble-hooked lures, sensible drag adjustment still matters.
The fittings are reassuringly specific rather than just a vague promise of quality. There are Seaguide CCS stainless-steel guides with SIN rings, plus a competition double-lock carbon reel seat. A secure reel is a small thing until it starts shifting while you're repeatedly casting and winding; then it becomes proper annoying. The double-lock arrangement is a practical detail here. As with any lure rod, keep an eye on guide rings and check the reel seat periodically. Grit, knocks and loose fittings don't improve an afternoon on the bank.
Length deserves a bit of thought too. The 2.21m version is the more compact choice among the listed options, which can help when your casting space is squeezed by bankside growth. The 2.43m and 2.51m versions give you more reach for steering line around the margins or working from an open bank. Longer doesn't automatically mean better, mind. If you're forever ducking under branches, extra reach can quickly become extra faff. Pick for the places you genuinely fish, not the lovely open swim you visit twice a year.
For lure weights, count the whole lot. A soft plastic's weight doesn't disappear just because the jighead has a neat number stamped on it. Add the body, head and any extra hardware when deciding whether the outfit is a sensible match. It's also wise not to make the very top of a rod's rating your everyday target, especially with bulky lures or forceful casting. The SG2 choices let you build around your usual presentations rather than constantly asking one rod to stretch into a job it wasn't bought for.
Transport is fairly straightforward: the listed rods have two sections, and a competition ready-to-fish rod bag is included. That's dead handy, but two-piece doesn't mean tiny. The 2.21m model has a stated transport length of 114cm, while the listed 2.43m versions pack down to 126cm. Check your boot space or walking setup before buying. A bag is useful for keeping the outfit together, but don't treat it like a rigid protective tube when piling other tackle into the car. Carbon and carelessly dropped luggage aren't great mates.
The strongest case for this range is sensible versatility, not a promise that it'll cover every predator technique going. Choose the right version and you've got a clear role for it: medium-lure fishing with an outfit tailored to your water. Choose badly and even decent components won't make tiny perch lures or oversized pike baits feel right. Sort the lure weights, decide how much length your swims allow, then pick the action. That's the route to a useful purchase rather than another rod gathering dust in the shed.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Blank
- Japanese Toray 24+30T carbon
- Guides
- Seaguide CCS stainless-steel guides with SIN rings
- Reel seat
- Competition double-lock carbon
- Construction and bag
- Two sections on listed models; competition ready-to-fish rod bag included
- Confirmed fast-action options
- 2.21m, 12–35g, 142g; 2.43m, 10–30g, 156g; 2.51m, 7–23g, 123g
- Confirmed extra-fast options
- 2.43m, 14–40g, 158g; 2.43m, 15–45g, 160g
Specs checked with Savage Gear, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Buy for the lure box, not the label
Medium Game covers several different tools. A 7–23g fast-action model and a 15–45g extra-fast model have quite different jobs, even with the same name on the blank.
Start with the complete weight of your regular lures, then consider bank space and presentation. That's a better route to a useful rod than choosing by target fish alone.
The build
Closer look: useful fittings, meaningful differences
The shared ingredients are Toray 24+30T carbon, Seaguide CCS stainless-steel guides with SIN rings, and a competition double-lock carbon reel seat. That's a clearly defined build. The rod bag is a welcome practical extra, particularly when you're keeping a lure outfit together between trips.
The important differences sit in the model details. Even at 2.43m, you can choose a 10–30g fast-action version or the 14–40g and 15–45g extra-fast versions. Same length, different remit. Don't assume a review or recommendation for one applies equally to the others.
Worth knowing. Fast action isn't the same thing as heavy power. Check both the action and casting-weight range, and weigh a fully assembled soft-plastic rig if you're unsure what you're asking the rod to cast.
Your fishing
Who it suits: mobile anglers fishing medium lures
This range makes sense for roving anglers who want to work several swims with a manageable selection of lures. Choose a version around your most-used weights and there's less temptation to lug three outfits along the towpath. Match your reel for balance rather than assuming a bigger reel makes the setup more capable.
It's less convincing as a do-everything purchase for someone alternating between tiny perch jigs and hefty pike rubber. Those jobs pull in opposite directions. A Medium Game rod can occupy the useful middle ground, but it won't remove the need for specialist kit at either extreme.
Before you buy
FAQs in full: choosing the right outfit
Which version should you choose? Lay out your regular lures and check their complete weights first. Narrow the choice by casting rating, then consider length. The shorter listed option is easier to accommodate in tight surroundings; the longer options offer extra reach where the bank gives you room.
Is it suitable for pike? Yes, for lure work within the chosen model's rating, with suitable line, a bite-resistant trace and sensible drag settings. Carry appropriate landing and unhooking kit too. A pike can turn up while you're targeting perch, so plan for that possibility rather than hoping it won't happen.
Is every version fast action? No. The listed 7–23g, 10–30g and 12–35g models are fast, while the listed 14–40g and 15–45g models are extra-fast. Neither label guarantees more bites. Choose around how you work your lures, and avoid a locked-up drag when fishing braid and trebles.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Useful spread of casting weights for different medium-lure jobs.
- Fast and extra-fast options let you match the rod to your presentation.
- Double-lock reel seat is a practical touch for repeated casting and retrieving.
- Two-piece construction and an included rod bag make transport more manageable.
Worth knowing
- The range name alone doesn't tell you which action or casting weight you're buying.
- Not the right range for tiny finesse lures or heavy pike swimbaits.
- Two-piece transport lengths still need planning if you're travelling light on foot or public transport.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01Which SG2 Medium Game version should I choose?
Which SG2 Medium Game version should I choose?
Start with your complete lure weights. The 7–23g and 10–30g versions suit the lighter side of this range; the 12–35g, 14–40g and 15–45g options accommodate progressively heavier presentations. Then choose length and action around your venues and retrieve style.
02Can I use it for pike?
Can I use it for pike?
Yes, with appropriately sized lures and a properly balanced outfit. Use a suitable bite-resistant trace wherever pike are likely. The heavier Medium Game options still aren't substitutes for a dedicated big-lure rod.
03Are all SG2 Medium Game rods fast action?
Are all SG2 Medium Game rods fast action?
No. The listed 2.21m 12–35g, 2.43m 10–30g and 2.51m 7–23g versions are fast action. The listed 2.43m 14–40g and 15–45g versions are extra-fast.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a sensible all-rounder, with a choice to make. The strongest reasons to choose it are useful spread of casting weights for different medium-lure jobs. and fast and extra-fast options let you match the rod to your presentation.; the main trade-off is the range name alone doesn't tell you which action or casting weight you're buying..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Useful spread of casting weights for different medium-lure jobs.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Roving predator anglers with a mixed medium-lure box: The different ratings give you room to choose around your regular soft plastics, spoons and hard lures.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The range name alone doesn't tell you which action or casting weight you're buying.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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