Description
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| Description | Length (ft) | Length (m) | Pieces | Lure Weight (g) | PE | Guide Type | Reel Fixing Method | Butt Assembly |
| 25GRAPPLER TYPE C S82M | 8'2" | 2.49 | 3 | MAX 100 | MAX 5 | FUJI K ALCONITE / SiC TIP | DOWNLOCK | FUJI / FULL LENGTH EVA |
| 25GRAPPLER TYPE C S82H | 8'2" | 2.49 | 3 | MAX 160 | MAX 8 | FUJI K ALCONITE / SiC TIP | DOWNLOCK | FUJI / FULL LENGTH EVA |
| 25GRAPPLER TYPE C S82MH | 8'2" | 2.49 | 3 | MAX 130 | MAX 6 | FUJI K ALCONITE / SiC TIP | DOWNLOCK | FUJI / FULL LENGTH EVA |
| 25GRAPPLER TYPE C S82XH | 8'2" | 2.49 | 3 | MAX 200 | MAX 10 | FUJI K ALCONITE / SiC TIP | DOWNLOCK | FUJI / FULL LENGTH EVA |
The Shimano 26 Grappler Type C Travel Spin Rod range is built for anglers who like to cover water with big, accurate casts. Designed around Shimano’s proven SPIRAL X and HIGH POWER X blank technologies, these rods are engineered to reduce tip bounce and improve recovery speed, helping you send lures further and straighter across a wide range of conditions.
The fast recovery of the blank gives the Grappler Type C a crisp, responsive feel through the cast, while its lightweight design helps keep fatigue to a minimum during long sessions of casting. Whether you're working metal lures, stickbaits, or other casting presentations, the rod is designed to maintain control and accuracy even when wind and sea conditions aren't playing along.
Importantly, the focus on casting performance doesn't come at the expense of fish-fighting power. The Type C Grappler has the backbone and control needed to put serious pressure on hard-running fish once you're connected, making it equally at home casting from the rocks, boat, or wherever your next game fish takes you.
With a travel-friendly design, the Grappler Type C is an great option for anglers who want high-end offshore casting performance without being restricted to a conventional one-piece or long-section rod.
Technology & Features:
- SPIRAL X - Through its exclusive lightweight structure, Shimano's patented Spiral X construction enhances catching power for anglers. Spiral X construction consists of three layers: a middle layer of vertical fibers as well as inner and outer layers, both comprised of carbon tape that tightly winds the blank diagonally in opposite directions. By using this carbon tape in place of a conventional horizontal fiber sheet, Spiral X achieves enhanced compression rigidity and increased torsional rigidity without adding extra weight. This in turn facilitates instant power transmission for precise casting and fish fighting.
- HI-POWER X - Hi-Power X construction uses diagonally-wrapped carbon tape to form an array of "X" shapes on the rod blank's outermost layer. The width of the tape, its winding angle and the part of the rod being wrapped are fine-tuned according to the target fish species. This manufacturing process allows Shimano to adjust these wraps during construction for precise actions, enhanced overall strength and added twist resistance. In short, Hi-Power X construction delivers sharp and crisp rod control for the angler.
- CI4+ - CI4 is a Shimano original material reinforced with carbon fiber that is lighter and has a higher strength than conventional resin material. CI4+ is an advanced version of the original CI4 material and is 2.5x more rigid than its predecessor. While improving lightness and rigidity, reel bodies, rotors and reel seats built with CI4+ are further reduced in size and weight.
- Purpose-built for long-range lure casting
- SPIRAL X blank technology for improved strength and stability
- HIGH POWER X construction for increased power and reduced blank twist
- Fast recovery helps minimise tip bounce for straighter casts
- Lightweight design helps reduce casting fatigue
- Designed to perform across a range of weather and sea conditions
- Strong fish-fighting performance for serious sportfish
- Travel-friendly multi-piece design
- Suitable for a wide range of offshore lure fishing applications
