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 : GRPCS82XH
Type : Spinning
Length : 8'2 (2 pieces, junction at the handle)
Power : Extra Heavy
Action : Fast
Braided Line Max: 100 lb
Lure Max : 7 oz
Transport length: 6' or 72 inches
Foregrip Length: 7.8 inches
Rear grip Length : 17 inches
Weight: 395 grams
Personal comment: Superb popping rod with a perfect length for casting from a boat, ideal for big stickbait and poppers (60-200 gr), nice "backbone" to control large fish and having good flexibility at the same time. I compared it with the Rapture Bluefine tuna 220, it is just a little bit stiffer, perfect for large predator.