The Shimano Grappler Type C is your go-to rod for long-range topwater lure casting, utilising Shimano’s advanced carbon technologies. These moderate and moderate-fast action rods feature a soft tip and customised guide spacing, ensuring exceptional casting distance. The robust backbone delivers incredible fighting power, perfect for tackling the toughest offshore species like Tuna, Amberjack, and Yellowtail.
Renowned for their exceptional quality, the Grappler saltwater game rods, including the Type C, are the ultimate long-range casting rods. Specifically designed for topwater stickbaits and poppers, this powerhouse rod offers a parabolic action that seamlessly transfers power through its entire length. Experience remarkable lifting strength and thrilling battles with even the toughest species.
Elevate your saltwater surface game fishing with the Grappler Type C, your ultimate ally for unforgettable adventures. The latest guide and grip arrangement significantly reduces line trouble and maximises power transmission. With meticulously refined guide settings, especially the narrowed spacing at the tip, line entanglement is dramatically minimised.
Built with Shimano’s exclusive Spiral-X and Hi-Power X technology, Grappler Type C rods are the most powerful, lightest, and most sensitive blanks available. Spiral X construction enhances torsional rigidity without adding weight, providing an extremely responsive action for instant power transmission and enhanced fish fighting capabilities. Hi-Power X technology boosts overall strength and reduces blank twisting during intense battles.
Equipped with Fuji Alconite K-Type guides and a Fuji SiC tip guide, the custom spacing in the tip section ensures clean line management. The ultra-strong Fuji DPS reel seat is standard on all models, except the ML version, which features a lightweight CI4+ reel seat. All models come with an ergonomic, comfortable, tapered EVA handle for superior grip and control. Transform every fishing trip into an extraordinary adventure with the Shimano Grappler Type C. Feel the difference and conquer the seas!
Shimano Grappler Type C Spinning Rod Features
- S82H 2,49m 8'2" 160g 1+1pc
- CI4+ is an advanced version of the original CI4 material and is 2.5x more rigid than its predecessor. While improving lightness and rigidity, reel bodies, rotors and reel seats built with CI4+ are further reduced in size and weight.
- Spiral Xconstruction 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 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.
- Suitable lure weight: maximum 160g
- Compatible PE line: maximum No.8
- Assumed target size: maximum 25kg+α for amberjack, 60kg+α for tuna. Also optimal for targeting GT
- Recommended reel size is No.10000 to No.14000.
