Shimano Fishing 19Grappler Type Cast Light Jigging Rod

The Grappler range of jigging rods utilizes some of Shimano’s highest-performing rod blank technology including Spiral X and Hi-Power X, to deliver the most powerful, lightest, sensitive, offshore jigging rods available in their price range. Available in Jigging, Light Jigging and Slow Jigging actions, there’s a perfect Grappler for every jigging situation.

Whatever your preferred style of jigging, there’s a Grappler jigging rod to cover all eventualities, from lightweight jigs as small as 40g up to the massive 330g
heavyweights. You’ll immediately notice the exceptionally light feel and superb balance, and in use you can’t fail to appreciate the excellent one-piece actions to suit the specific fishing style they were designed for. And when it comes to fish-playing, the Grappler jigging rods live up to their name with remarkable powers of strength and forgiveness, making them a pleasure to fish with on all occasions.

Grappler Jigging rods are built from blanks utilizing Shimano’s exclusive Spiral-X and Hi-Power X technology that produces the most powerful, lightest, and most sensitive blanks available in their price class. Spiral X construction enhances torsional rigidity without adding extra weight, resulting in an extremely responsive action that allows for instant power transmission whilst jigging and greatly enhances fish fighting capabilities. Hi-Power X enhances overall strength and reduces blank twisting when adopting a fighting curve. These cutting edge blanks are fitted with Fuji Alconite K-Type guides plus a Fuji SiC tip guide, for excellent line management, and an ultra strong Fuji DPS / T-DPS /Shimano Ci4+ Perfection reel seats depending on model and split grip EVA handles.

SPIRAL X:
- Through its exclusive lightweight structure, Shimano´s patented Spiral X construction enhances catching power for anglers. Spiral X construction consists of three layers: a middle layer of vertical fibers as well as inner and outer layers, both comprised of carbon tape that tightly winds the blank diagonally in opposite directions. By using this carbon tape in place of a conventional horizontal fiber sheet, Spiral X achieves enhanced compression rigidity and increased torsional rigidity without adding extra weight. This in turn facilitates instant power transmission for precise casting and fish fighting.

HI-POWER X:
- Hi-Power X construction uses diagonally-wrapped carbon tape to form an array of ´´X´´ shapes on the rod blank´s outermost layer. The width of the tape, its winding angle and the part of the rod being wrapped are fine-tuned according to the target fish species. This manufacturing process allows Shimano to adjust these wraps during construction for precise actions, enhanced overall strength and added twist resistance. In short, Hi-Power X construction delivers sharp and crisp rod control for the angler.


Specifications:

- Total Length (ft): 6´0´´
- Total Length (m): 1.83
- No. Of Pieces: 2
- Close length (cm): 137.9
- Weight (g): 145
- Jig weight (g): Max 210
- Reel Seat Position (mm): 420
- Reel Fixing Method: Downlock
- Content Carbon: 97.4