Designed to fight the toughest pelagics, Shimano Grappler Type C popping rods use advanced technologies
and the most efficient from Shimano. Very different from other rods in the Shimano Grappler series, the Grappler Type C is designed for casting poppers and stickbaits
at long distance. These fast action rods feature a soft tip for casting lures great distances and
a robust back bone that offers incredible combat power against the most combative offshore species such as tuna, giant trevally, various species
billfish, and more.
Shimano's Grappler Series rods are constructed from blank using their proprietary Spiral-X and Hi-Power X construction which produce the most powerful rods,
the lightest and most sensitive available. The Spiral
in opposite directions, resulting in improved torsional rigidity without adding additional weight.
This construction results an extremely responsive rod that allows for instant power transmission when casting and improve fishgting capacity.
The rods feature Fuji Alconite guides and a SiC tip, as well as comfortable EVA handles.
The end result is a rod that offers crisp, precise control, extremely lightweight to reduce angler fatigue.
Model : GRPCS77MH
Type : Spinning
Length : 7'7'' (2 pieces, junction at the handle)
Power : Medium Heavy
Action : Fast
Braided Line Max: 65 lb
Lure Max : 4-1/2oz
Transport length: 68 inches
Foregrip Length: 6.8 inches
Rear grip Length : 15.3 inches
Weight: 309 grams
Personal comment: Superb popping rod with a perfect length for casting from a boat, ideal for stickbait and poppers (30-80gr), nice "backbone" to control large fish and having good flexibility at the same time. I compared it with the Rapture Bluefine tuna 170, it is just a little bit stiffer, perfect for 20-50 lbs predator.