Oceans Legacy Elementus SPJ — A New Benchmark for Slow Pitch Jigging Reels
Slow pitch jigging in WA has exploded in recent years, and the gear has had to keep up. The brand new 2026 Oceans Legacy Elementus SPJ is the reel serious jiggers have been waiting for — a compact, CNC-machined powerhouse designed from the ground up for the specific demands of slow pitch jigging in Australian waters.
Available now at Compleat Angler Nedlands in 20 and 30 sizes across four colours, the Elementus sits at the intersection of brute strength and refined control. Here's why it's turning heads.
The Elementus SPJ range — available in 20 and 30 sizes, four colours.
What Makes the Elementus SPJ Different
One-Piece CNC Machined Aluminium Frame
The entire frame is machined from a single block of tempered aluminium — no joints, no bolted-together halves, no flex points. This single-piece construction gives the Elementus exceptional rigidity under load, which translates directly to more efficient power transfer when cranking big fish off the bottom. You feel everything through the reel, with zero frame flex absorbing your effort.
Marine-Grade Bronze Main Gear
The main gear is CNC machined from heat-treated marine-grade bronze with a helical cut that's polished and precisely matched to a stainless steel pinion gear. Bronze gears are stronger and more corrosion-resistant than the aluminium gears found in many competitors, and the helical cut ensures smooth, consistent engagement under heavy loads. This is a gearbox built to handle the sustained cranking pressure of slow pitch jigging — session after session, year after year.
9+2 Anti-Corrosion Bearing System
Nine shielded stainless steel bearings plus two anti-reverse bearings deliver exceptionally smooth rotation and reliable free spool. The anti-corrosion shielding is critical for WA saltwater conditions — these bearings are designed to handle the constant exposure to salt spray and submersion that comes with offshore jigging.
Dual Carbontex Drag System
The drag is where the Elementus really shines for slow pitch. The dual Carbontex system delivers strong, consistent stopping power — up to 25kg max — with the smoothness needed to protect light PE mainlines. The refined "Jigging Tuned" drag cam is the standout feature: it provides gradual, progressive drag increase rather than the sudden jump you get from cheaper reels. This means you can run lighter PE lines (PE2-3) with confidence, knowing the drag won't spike and snap you off on a hard run from a dhufish or samson fish.
Ergonomic Design for All-Day Comfort
Slow pitch jigging is repetitive — you're working the rod for hours. The Elementus features an ergonomically shaped dome side plate and contoured ball knob designed to minimise hand fatigue. The reel is compact and palm-sized despite its power, sitting comfortably in the hand during extended sessions.
Two Sizes — 20 and 30
Elementus SPJ 20R XN-HG
The compact option for PE2-PE4 applications. Perfect for targeting snapper, dhufish, and baldchin groper in depths up to 80-100m around Perth's inshore and mid-shelf reefs.
- Gear Ratio: 6.2:1
- Retrieve: Up to 99cm per turn
- Max Drag: 25kg
- Optimal Drag: 15-18kg
- Weight: 464g
- Line Capacity: PE2 540m | PE3 370m | PE4 270m
Elementus SPJ 30R XN-HG
The bigger brother for deeper water and heavier applications up to PE5-6. When you need more line capacity for deep drops or the extra cranking power for samson fish and bigger reef species.
- Gear Ratio: 5.8:1
- Retrieve: Up to 108cm per turn
- Max Drag: 25kg
- Optimal Drag: 15-18kg
- Weight: 534g
- Line Capacity: PE2 800m | PE3 540m | PE4 390m
Four Colours
The Elementus SPJ is available in four premium finishes:
Electric Blue, Titan Gold, Navy Blue, and Gunmetal Silver — all four finishes are in stock at Compleat Angler Nedlands.
Pair It With the Elementus SPJ Rod
Oceans Legacy designed the Elementus SPJ Slow Overhead Rod to be the perfect match for the Elementus reel. Available in three PE ratings — PE2, PE3, and PE4 — the Elementus rod features the slow, parabolic taper that defines proper slow pitch jigging action. The rod loads under the weight of the jig and flicks it on the upstroke, creating the tumbling, fluttering fall that triggers demersal species.
The rod and reel are designed to balance perfectly together — the weight distribution, the handle length, and the action are all tuned as a system. If you're setting up a dedicated slow pitch outfit, the Elementus rod-and-reel combo is the complete package.
Who Is This Reel For?
- Dedicated slow pitch jiggers who want a reel purpose-built for the technique — not a repurposed conventional reel with compromises
- WA reef anglers targeting dhufish, snapper, baldchin groper, breaksea cod, and samson fish on Perth's inshore to mid-shelf reefs
- Anglers who value Australian design — Oceans Legacy is a WA brand that designs gear specifically for our conditions and our species
- Anyone upgrading from entry-level jigging reels who wants to feel what a precision-machined, properly tuned SPJ reel feels like
Why Buy From Compleat Angler Nedlands?
We're one of the largest Oceans Legacy stockists in WA. As well as the Elementus SPJ reels and rods, we carry the full OL range — jigs (including the Roven, Elementus, and Element series), stickbaits, braid, leader, terminal tackle, and accessories.
Our team has hands-on experience with slow pitch jigging and can help you choose the right rod, reel, and jig combination for the species and depths you're targeting. Come in, hold the reel, feel the drag, and we'll set you up right.
Compleat Angler Nedlands
154 Stirling Highway, Nedlands
(08) 9389 1337
Free shipping on orders over $150 Australia-wide
For more on slow pitch jigging technique, check out our drone fishing guide (which covers demersal species from shore) and our winter fishing guide for targeting snapper and other reef species in the cooler months.