LIGHTGAME BB

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26LIGHTGAME BB
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26LIGHTGAME BB
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LIGHTGAME BB

Texture and performance beyond the borders of BB. LIGHTGAME BB is the next standard.

LIGHTGAME BB, a game rod series with excellent versatility to handle a wide variety of fish species and fishing methods, has been renewed. The lightweight, torsion-resistant HI-POWER X-structured blanks provide lightweight maneuverability and support rod work used in boat fishing, such as jerking and poking. The tip is made of solid glass, which has excellent flexibility, biting performance, and eye sensitivity. The reel seat is equipped with an X SEAT dual gun grip, the first in the series. This contributes to the reduction of wrist strain and improvement of luring performance, assisting comfortable boat fishing.

KEY FEATURE

It's not what you fish, but how you fish that matters. Select the rod that suits you.

The concept of game rods is to be a series that allows you to select the best one for your target without limiting it to a specific one, depending on the water depth, the size of the fish you're targeting, and your fishing method. For this reason, each item is labeled with three numbers: 64, 73, or 82, which represent the three action types; M, MH, or H, which represent the strength; and a number representing the length. For example, the 73MH230 indicates a 7:3 action rod with medium MH strength, and a length of 2.3m.

 

High-quality cosmetics that go beyond the boundaries of BB grade.

Not only is it designed for practical fishing, but even though it's an entry-level model, no effort has been spared on the exterior or cosmetic details. The "light and airy LIGHT worldview" is highlighted by the white and glitter blanks, and is further accentuated by the metal rings placed in various places. Other features include a newly designed nut ring that's easy to tighten, and a side-slice EVA rear grip that's easy to hold in your armpit, all of which contribute to a high-quality feel that exceeds that of a BB.

 

The grip reduces strain and allows for easy baiting.

The concept of a game rod is to lure the fish by hand and hook it as you wish, but comfortable operability is also essential. For this reason, it is common to actively operate the rod by hand. However, this can put a lot of strain on the wrist, so by adopting the X-Seat Dual Gun Grip, which is common to both left and right sides, it reduces the strain on the wrist and contributes to improved luring performance. The rod's texture has also been greatly improved.

 

Newly adopted K guide reduces line tangles.

The rod is equipped with a K guide (SiC ring guide at the tip) that has improved trouble-free performance. This not only improves functionality but also plays a major role in improving the overall image of the rod.

 

IMPRESSION

Experience the same proven tone with the dual gun grip. Covers almost all coastal fishing.

Keiichi Matsumoto

My first impression of the feel, appearance, and overall feel was, "Is this really a BB?" This time, it uses a dual gun grip, which makes it easier to operate when luring or fighting. It can be held more stably, reducing fatigue, especially during demanding fishing or when luring with one hand. It's not designed for right-handed or left-handed use, so if you get tired, you can hold it with the other hand. This is the biggest change.

It uses K guides, which improves both appearance and performance. A luxurious feel is always better, isn't it? It's also easy to remove tangled lines, so it's good for those who aren't used to it. It's been carefully finished in a way that you can grow attached to, and it's great that it now comes with a warranty. Everyone is careless sometimes.

The blank itself is good, inheriting the tone of the light game series. I've used it for both groundfish fishing and light live bait fishing, and the feel is comparable to that of higher-end models. It's not a model targeted at advanced anglers, but it's perfect for big-game anglers who occasionally target tilefish or hairtails. With over 10 items, it's possible to handle light mid-deep fishing, as well as flathead and Japanese whiting. There are a variety of options with the same 7:3 tone, so it can cover almost all coastal fishing.

 

 

FEATURE

X SEAT dual gungrip

Experience its ease of handling in real fishing situations.

The X SEAT dual gungrip, designed to hold the rod and reel with minimal wrist strain by gripping with the wrist nearly straight, allows you to hold and operate the rod and reel without unnecessary force. Once you experience this grip, it will be hard to let go, as it enhances the enjoyment of hand-held techniques for luring and hooking (compatible with both left and right hands).

Glass solid tip

Tip with excellent bite performance.

This tip offers moderate stiffness and sensitivity, ensuring excellent biting while maintaining exceptional sensitivity to even the slightest bites.

Stainless frame SiC ring guide (top)
LDB guide

This angled guide prevents line tangling.

Stainless frame K guide (middle to butt)

It features K guide, which offer line-twist resistance and trouble-free performance.

Side-Slice EVA Grip

This rear grip features a slice cut into the side surface, making it easier to hold when clamped under the arm.

Center-cut two-piece
6:4 action (64 series)
7:3 action (73 series)
8:2 action (83 series)

TECHNOLOGY

X SEAT
HI-POWER X
XSEAT_RD
X SEAT

The new X Seat Extreme is designed to satifsy 'ease of holding' and unstressed fishing, even during a long day and under heavy power loads. The X Seat Extreme gun grip eliminates complaints often heard from jigging or bottom anglers, like fatigue in the hand due to pressure from the reel seat and fatigue in the wrist due to the angle of the wrist needed to hold the rod. The X Seat Extreme is designed to increase the contact surface of the seat in the palm of the hand by utilizing an enlarged grip so the angler can hold it firmly and stable it in the whole palm of the hand. With conventional reel seats, it was inevitable to endure a load to the wrist and the arm because of the angle of the wrist at the time of reeling or fighting fish, especially under heavy power loads. However, the X Seat Extreme Extreme gun grip succeeded in keeping the angle of the wrist close to straight resulting in less burden, by designing the right and left seat exclusively for this commitment. The X Seat Extreme made it possible to reduce hand trembling and fatigue (-45%) regardless of the size or load during dropping, reeling and hooking. Moreover, since it is possible to grasp the enlarged grip firmly without gaps, the sense of stability (+30% compared to SHIMANO previous reel seats) especially during the fight with large size fish is drastically increased.


HI-POWERX_RD
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.


LINE-UP

SPECIFICATION

SKU NUMBER

TOTAL LENGTH (FT)

TOTAL LENGTH (M)

SECTIONS

CLOSED LENGTH (CM)

WEIGHT (G)

TOP DIAMETER (MM)

REEL SEAT POSITION (MM)

REEL FIXING METHOD

CARBON CONTENT

JDM CODE

64MH200 6'7" 2.00 2 103 128 1.4 421 DOWNLOCK 88 274922
64MH230 7'7" 2.30 2 118.5 134 1.4 421 DOWNLOCK 87.8 274939
73M195 6'5" 1.95 2 101 137 1.2 421 DOWNLOCK 89.7 274977
73MH195 6'5" 1.95 2 101 139 1.2 421 DOWNLOCK 90 274984
73MH230 7'7" 2.30 2 118.5 150 1.2 421 DOWNLOCK 90 274991
73H195 6'5" 1.95 2 101 144 1.2 421 DOWNLOCK 90.5 274946
73H230 7'7" 2.30 2 118.5 157 1.2 421 DOWNLOCK 90.2 274953
73HH195 6'5" 1.95 2 101 151 1.4 421 DOWNLOCK 91.3 274960
82MH180 5'11" 1.80 2 93.5 138 1.2 421 DOWNLOCK 90.3 275011
82H180 5'11" 1.80 2 93.5 141 1.2 421 DOWNLOCK 90.4 275004