The Ocea Jigger LD is a lever drag reel developed specifically for jigging. Its 2500-weight size is perfect for reeling in 500m of PE4 line. Its greatest appeal is its ability to make it easier to catch larger fish. It's perfect for targeting large fish like tuna and amberjack, as well as mid- and deep-sea fish and even inshore bluefish.
The focus is on the lever drag. The advantages of a lever drag are that it is easy to achieve a high drag value due to its structure, the drag value does not change or sag even during long fights, and it is easy to operate instantly. On the other hand, a typical lever drag has the disadvantage that it becomes heavy to reel in when a high load is applied. The INFINITYDRIVE installed in the Ocea Jigger LD reduces the weight of reeling in at high drag levels with the newly developed Infinity Drive, achieving a rotational lightness similar to that of a star drag.
The maximum drag value is 20kg. This is the maximum value that can be achieved with a free spool. With lines becoming stronger and stronger these days, it's nice to have this level of drag for tackle balance. Even during a long fight, there was very little change in the drag value due to heat sag. Because the drag value is stable, it is effective for all large fish that require long fights, such as tuna, brown tuna, GT, and amberjack, which are caught by jigging. It's easy to visually see the increase and decrease in drag value, making it easy to operate during the fight.
Another great thing about this reel is that you can easily adjust the drag force by changing the drag cam. The standard cam is designed for use with PE3-5 and has a large change in drag force, while the light line cam is designed for use with PE1.5-2.5 and has a small change in drag force. By using the two drag cams, you can not only target large fish, but also deep-sea fishing, where a large reel is required for line capacity but thin line is used. I think the light line cam is also easy to use when targeting bluefish in coastal waters. Just changing the cam makes a big difference, so you can think of it as two reels in one.
The attention to detail in this reel, specifically designed for jigging, is evident in the handle knob and handle. It uses a handle knob specifically designed for use with large fish. The knob's grip has been made thicker. If it were thinner, you'd grip it too tightly, which would hinder proper wrist movement. The thick, easy-to-grip knob allows for a light grip and firm reel, which is ideal. It's also worth noting that the handle is slightly open to match the direction of your wrist, and is shaped to fit the grip. The design is carefully crafted to meet the three key concepts of gripping, pinching, and hooking. The handle is 105mm long, which is the perfect length for balancing with the body.
As a lever drag reel specifically designed for jigging, its light weight and excellent palming are also noteworthy. Lightweight and strong are eternal themes, and by reducing weight and improving the structure of various parts such as the drive gear, main body, and handle knob, we have achieved a weight of less than 700g. Palming performance has also been thoroughly refined through actual fishing tests, so we think you will be satisfied.
