Shimano 25 Grappler Type Slow J: Maximum Efficiency for Modern Slow Jigging

The new Shimano Grappler Type Slow J sets a technical benchmark for anglers specializing in slow jigging, thanks to its optimized design that delivers precision, sensitivity, and power throughout every phase of the fishing action. Built with Shimano's patented Spiral X and Hi-Power X technologies, this series stands out for its high torsional rigidity and lightweight construction, ensuring total jig control even at greater depths.

High-Performance Blank for Control and Sensitivity
This rod features a slim, moderate-action blank with a slightly stiff tip, perfect for imparting a natural and controlled movement to the jig while maintaining the sensitivity needed to detect even the slightest bites. With an operating range between 200 and 330 grams, it offers versatility across various deep-water fishing conditions, ensuring a quick and responsive action to each jerk.

Balanced Design for Extended Sessions
The optimized 6'6" (198 cm) length strikes the ideal balance between leverage and handling, reducing muscle fatigue during long vertical jigging sessions. The high-density EVA grip is ergonomic and detachable, making transportation easier without compromising combat stability.

Engineered for Slow-Pitch Jigs
The moderate parabolic action enhances slow-pitch jig performance, accentuating the jig’s descent with a natural flutter that keeps it longer in the strike zone. A strong backbone provides the power and responsiveness required to control and lift hard-fighting bottom dwellers like groupers, amberjacks, and snappers—even in strong current conditions.

Fuji Components for Durability and Reliability
Equipped with Fuji K-Type guides featuring Alconite inserts and a Fuji SiC tip-top, the rod ensures smooth line flow and high wear resistance. The Fuji reel seat offers secure mounting, even with larger reels, ensuring reliability under extreme conditions.

Top-Tier Performance in Every Scenario
The Grappler Type Slow J is a professional-grade tool designed for high performance, offering both technical precision and lifting power in the most demanding environments. A strategic choice for advanced slow jigging practitioners who need equipment capable of handling both depth and the raw power of bottom-dwelling predators.

The Shimano 19 Grappler offshore rod range offers jigging and spinning specific models. Blanks are enhanced with Shimano Spiral X and Hi-Power X technologies that guarantee incredible strength and performance eliminating the blank torsion when casting, jigging or fighting a fish. Eight different SKUs are dedicated to jigging: Jigging, Slow Jigging and Light Jigging specialist models to cover all the modern angler’s needs. Fuji DPS and T-DPS reel seat on Jigging and Slow Jigging models, Shimano CI4+ Perfection Seat and Multi Palming Touch for the maximum sensitivity on Light Jig models. Four SKUs are specific for spinning and popping: from the shortest 7’3” perfect to cast pencil lures up to 80 grams to the longest 8’2” capable of casting up to 150 grams. All rods are mounted with Fuji Alconite + SiC tip guide, stainless steel frame.

Grappler type SJ is specialized for Slow Jigging with the same length of 6'8" across all 5 models, the power ratings range from 1 through 5. This rod is great for slow jigging in waters of 60m and depper. Similar to the other blanks in the Grappler series, Type SJ is equipped with Spiral X and Hi Power X as well. Fuji's T-DPS20 is used for the reel seat which provides a wide surface area for rod to lay flat in the hands of anglers. Even with heavy jigs, jerking has been made possible with the use of this rod.