Part of Shimano’s famous JDM Ocea Big Game rods, the Ocea Plugger Flex Drive is designed for long range fishing when targeting surface feeding pelagic species like tuna, GT and tarpon. The progressive action maximises fish-playing performance, whilst reserves of power in the butt ensure total control when maximum force is required.
If long range top-water lure fishing for large pelagic species is your passion, using plugs, stick baits or even poppers, the Ocea Plugger Flex Drive is a rod you have to experience. With a more progressive action than most Ocea models, this stunning range really comes into its own when playing hard fighting fish, as the blank instantly reacts to increased force with a reassuring combination of flex and power. In extreme situations the hidden power in the butt section can be relied upon to keep you in total control and inspires confidence when it is most needed. Remarkably, long range casting performance is maintained throughout the range and the advanced progression of the blank maximises lure action especially when worked hard and fast.
The progressive action blank of the Ocea Plugger Flex Drive is constructed from two of Shimano’s most advanced carbon materials, Spiral X-Core and Hi-Power X and also benefits from Nanopitch technology. These carbons work together to reduce blank twisting when under pressure, resulting in noticeably longer, more accurate casting performance, whilst enhancing fish-playing power. Fitted with a Fuji Titanium SiC K-Type starter guide and Fuji Stainless Steel SiC intermediate guides, optimized for maximum casting performance, the addition of an exclusive anti-slip Shimano CI4+ reel seat enables you to generate maximum casting speed to reach fish feeding at distance.
