The Core DNA of the Jinkai System
All Jinkai monofilament is manufactured in Japan using a proprietary, high-tech co-polymer blend. Nomally monofilament leader can be thick, stiff, and prone to losing strength when wet. Jinkai solves these issues at a molecular level.
- Micro-Diameters: Jinkai offers an incredibly thin diameter relative to its breaking strain. This means less water resistance, more natural lure/bait action, and more line capacity on your spool.
- Low Wet-Strength Loss: Many lines lose up to 20% of their strength when they absorb water. Jinkai is engineered to maintain virtually the same tensile strength wet as it does dry.
- Engineered Cushioning: Jinkai has just the right amount of controlled stretch to act as a shock absorber. This prevents pulled hooks and line snaps when a massive predator makes a sudden, violent run.
Jinkai Green vs. Jinkai Plus: What is the Difference?
Saga Tackle Marketing distributes both formulas because different fishing styles require different structural properties. Here is how they stack up:
1. JInkai Green (The Soft All-Rounder)
JInkai Green (often known for its classic green labelling) is loved for its incredible suppleness and ease of handling.
- The Feel: Extremely soft, limp, and easy to manipulate.
- Best For: Tieing easy, rock-solid knots in lighter to medium classes, live baiting (where the bait needs to swim naturally), trolling lures, and building custom wind-on leaders.
- The Benefit: Its softness translates to unmatched knot seating and high knot strength. The line flows effortlessly through rod guides.
2. Jinkai Plus (The Hard Armour Shell)
Jinkai Plus was not designed to replace the Green line, but rather to complement it when things get rough.
- The Feel: A significantly harder outer shell with a slightly stiffer profile.
- Best For: Fishing around heavy, abrasive structures (oyster leases, rocky ledges, reef drop-offs, or timber) and targeting toothy or abrasive-mouthed species.
- The Benefit: Exceptional abrasion resistance. Because of its harder outer shell, it behaves like a stealthy alternative to wire. Note: Because of its stiffness, it is highly recommended to crimp Jinkai Plus rather than knotting it for classes over 100lb.
Quick Comparison Table
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Feature
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JInkai Green
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Jinkai Plus
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Material Profile
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Soft, highly supple, easy handling
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Hard outer shell, slightly stiffer
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Main Advantage
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Exceptional knot strength & natural bait presentation
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Extreme abrasion resistance around structure
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Connection Method
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Easy to knot up to heavy classes
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Great for knots under 100lb; crimps highly recommended over 100lb
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Best Fishing Style
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Live baiting, lure casting, trolling, wind-on rigging
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Heavy structure fishing, reef bashing, toothy targets
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The Jinkai "Sleeve & Tool" Crimping System
A leader is only as strong as its connections. When you step up to heavy game fishing (80lb to 600lb+), knots become bulky and can compromise line strength. This is where the Jinkai Crimping System shines.
Distributed alongside the leader rolls, Saga Tackle Marketing supplies the official Japanese-made Jinkai Crimp Pliers and matching Jinkai Aluminum Sleeves (Crimps).
Because Jinkai monofilament has a perfectly consistent outer diameter, matching it with the corresponding Jinkai sleeve size ensures a flawless, high-pressure crimp every single time. The pliers are designed with precise, heat-treated nesting jaws that squeeze the sleeve into a neat oval without pinching or damaging the delicate core of your leader.
How to Get Jinkai in Australia
Saga Tackle Marketing (STM) distributes Jinkai products exclusively to authorized retail tackle shops across Australia.
If you are gearing up for a serious offshore trip or just want to upgrade your estuary rigs, head into your local independent tackle store and ask for Jinkai by name. If they don’t have the specific spool or crimp size you need, ask them to order it directly from Saga Tackle Marketing to ensure you are getting authentic, premium Japanese-grade stock.