Shimano 2025 Grappler Type C Popping Rod

Description Shimano 2025 Grappler Type C Popping Rod 8.2ft XH and 8.2ft H Evolution of the overall performance of “casting, operating, and fighting”! TYPE C pursues the real pleasure of casting game.   The Shimano 2025 Grappler Type C Butt Joint Popping Rod is a high-performance offshore casting rod designed for popping and stickbait fishing. Built for targeting powerful pelagic species, this rod delivers the perfect balance of casting distance, lure control, and fish-fighting strength. Featuring a butt joint (grip joint) 2-piece construction, the rod maintains a one-piece-like action while being travel-friendly—ideal for anglers who need portability without sacrificing performance. Constructed with Shimano’s Spiral X and Hi-Power X carbon technologies, the blank offers exceptional rigidity, reduced twist, and improved power transfer. This results in longer casts, better lure action, and stronger hook-setting power when targeting aggressive fish. The Grappler Type C is designed specifically for offshore casting games, handling both topwater poppers and subsurface stickbaits with precision. As the world’s standard for offshore standard rods, GRAPPLER is forged to take on the world’s big fish. TYPE C, which pursues the real pleasure of casting game, adopts SPIRAL X and HI-POWER X for the blanks, and is designed for a medium rebound action that can be called right in the middle of SHIMANO’s casting rods. Excellent overall balance of casting, lure operation, and fighting, supporting stable casting games. Also, in combination with the effect of the optimized guide system, it suppresses line trouble. The renewed model keeps the same lineup that covers power game against big game fish, and also enriched the L and ML power. The design of the blanks and parts has been thoroughly reduced in weight, making it ideal for technical and exciting light casting games.     FEATURES   CI4 reel seat (L and ML power) L and ML power items are equipped with lightweight and high-strength carbon material CI4 reel seat. The easy-to-grip shape with few bumps creates a light feeling.         Rubber gimbal (MH to XH power) Models with MH power and above adopt highly durable rubber gimbal in assuming fights with large fish using gimbal belt.         V-hold grip (MH to XH power) Adopts a front shape with a V-shaped cross-section of the front grip to enhance grip force when held. This reduces the load during power fights and provides a sense of stability.         Fuji DPS seat lock nut (MH to XH power)             TECHNOLOGY     SPECIFICATION   SKU NUMBER S82H S82XH TOTAL LENGTH (FT) 8’2″ 8’2″ TOTAL LENGTH (M) 2.49 2.49 SECTIONS 2 2 CLOSED LENGTH (CM) 184.5 184.5 WEIGHT (G) 382 409 TOP DIAMETER (MM) 3 3.2 LURE WEIGHT (G) MAX 160 MAX 200 PE BRAIDED (GOU) MAX 8 MAX 10 MAX DRAG (KG) 12 14 ANGLE 45 45 REEL SEAT POSITION (MM) 448 448 REEL FIXING METHOD DOWNLOCK DOWNLOCK CARBON CONTENT 84.5% 84.6% JDM CODE 358950 358967