SHIMANO 25 GRAPPLER TYPE J
Shimano Grappler Type J 25: powerful and light jigging rod, ideal for pelagic predators. Moderate action, spiral-x technologies and hi-power x.
Product Description
Shimano Grappler Type J 25: a high-performance jigging rod for extreme pelagic applications. The new Shimano Grappler Type J 25 represents the state of the art in medium-heavy vertical jigging, offering a technically optimized platform in both spinning and baitcasting configurations. Designed to handle jigs ranging from 180 to 250 grams, this rod features a slim, highly responsive blank with a moderate-fast action that ensures excellent motion transmission and significantly reduces angler fatigue during extended fishing sessions. Built with Shimano’s exclusive Spiral-X and Hi-Power X technologies, the Grappler Type J offers a low-torsion structure that drastically enhances both torsional stiffness and longitudinal strength, without adding excess weight. The result is improved hook-setting efficiency, precise jig control, and superior performance when battling large predators such as amberjack, grouper, and snapper. Its technical components include Fuji K-Type guides with Alconite inserts for superior heat dissipation and tangle-free casting, along with a Fuji SiC tip guide that ensures smooth line flow under high load. The spinning models are equipped with an ultra-light custom Shimano CI4+ reel seat, while the baitcasting versions feature a robust Fuji trigger seat for maximum reliability under heavy pressure. The rod is fitted with a high-density EVA handle, ergonomically shaped and removable for easy transport, while maintaining secure control during active jigging phases. The Grappler Type J 25 is a strategic choice for the technical angler seeking a combination of structural power, dynamic response, and maneuverability, all in a finely balanced tool tailored for deep-water jigging.
Shimano Grappler Type J: engineered precision meets brute strength.
Available Models
SHIMANO 25 GRAPPLER TYPE J SPIN S60-3
Article: SHIMANO 25 GRAPPLER TYPE J SPIN S60-3
Length (m): 1.83
Weigth (g): 173
Section length (cm): 133
Sections: 2
Casting (g): 180
SHIMANO 25 GRAPPLER TYPE J SPIN S60-4
Article: SHIMANO 25 GRAPPLER TYPE J SPIN S60-4
Length (m): 1.83
Weigth (g): 177
Section length (cm): 134
Sections: 2
Casting (g): 210
SHIMANO 25 GRAPPLER TYPE J SPIN S60-5
Article: SHIMANO 25 GRAPPLER TYPE J SPIN S60-5
Length (m): 1.83
Weigth (g): 177
Section length (cm): 133
Sections: 2
Casting (g): 250
SHIMANO 25 GRAPPLER TYPE J CAST B60-4
Article: SHIMANO 25 GRAPPLER TYPE J CAST B60-4
Length (m): 1.83
Weigth (g): 149
Section length (cm): 139
Sections: 2
Casting (g): 210
SHIMANO 25 GRAPPLER TYPE J CAST B60-5
Article: SHIMANO 25 GRAPPLER TYPE J CAST B60-5
Length (m): 1.83
Weigth (g): 170
Section length (cm): 139
Sections: 2
Casting (g): 250