Designed to maximize opportunity, the fully redesigned lineup of Grappler A rods leverages Shimano's premium rod technologies — Spiral X and Hi-Power X — to provide enhanced compressional and torsional rigidity for increased catching power without the added weight.
The new blank designs within the Grappler A lineup deliver versatile offshore performance with rod series designed specifically for casting topwater lures or jigging the depths.
Grappler Type C A
Designed to maximize opportunity, the fully redesigned Grappler Type C series leverages Shimano's premium rod technologies and a new blank design to deliver versatile casting performance when launching topwater and subsurface lures. The series incorporates a V-Hold front grip design to enhance the overall angling experience by increasing rod stability and comfort when fighting hard-charging game fish. A vital piece of the tackle system for chasing boiling tuna or targeting the upper part of the water column in fishy situations, the refined Grappler Type C provides versatility and performance for increased success on the water.
Grappler Type J A
With a wide variety of powers and actions in both casting and spinning models to provide versatile rods capable of heightened performance, the Grappler Type J series has a place in every nearshore/offshore jigging angler's arsenal. Shimano engineers incorporated a substantial power increase in the butt section of Grappler Type J Medium Heavy (MH) to Extra-Extra Heavy (XXH) to enhance angler lifting power. All Medium Light (ML) to Medium Heavy (MH) models feature Shimano's innovative CI4+ reel seat to increase sensitivity by transmitting more feedback to the angler and boosting in-hand comfort. Type J Heavy (H) to Extra-Extra Heavy (XXH) models incorporate a V Hold front grip design to increase the ergonomic function of the rods when battling hard-fighting fish. This grip design also provides stability, comfort, and a premium aesthetic to improve all aspects of the angling experience.
Grappler Tyle LJ A
Designed for situations requiring a lighter tackle approach to get a bite, the fully-redesigned Grappler Type LJ series leverages Shimano's premium rod technologies and a new blank design to deliver smooth, stress-free jigging performance. The soft tip within the Grappler Type LJ rod series allows anglers to impart action on lighter jigs with greater ease. The Shimano CI4+ reel seat increases rod sensitivity by transmitting more feedback to the angler and boosting in-hand comfort. Casting models within the redesigned Grappler LJ series feature an ergonomic grip with "flat bottom" construction for increased in-hand comfort while jigging. Downsize the tackle to upsize the catch with the all-new Grappler Type LJ.
EXPLORE SPINNING MODEL
Grappler Type Slow J A
The fully-redesigned Grappler Type Slow J series leverages Shimano's premium rod technologies while incorporating a new blank design to deliver smooth, stress-free and comfortable slow-jigging performance. Shimano engineers designed the all-new Grappler Type Slow J with a soft tip and ultra-parabolic actions to increase ease and effectiveness when imparting technical jig lift and fall actions. All Grapller Type Slow J models are now two inches shorter (measuring 6'6") to increase strength and decrease the overall pressure on the angler. The incredibly lightweight carbon-reinforced CI4+ Full Holding Reel Seat produces extreme sensitivity with an ergonomic shape to provide all-day jigging comfort. Technical and sensitive yet packed with fish-catching power, the refined Grappler Type Slow J lineup is ready to deliver no matter the situation.
