Shimano – Grappler Type C Spinning Rods

Situations change: Fish move up in the water column potentially boiling on the surface and jigging rods are no longer the ideal tool for the job. But that’s when the Grappler Type C, an offshore casting rod for launching Shimanos ORCA topwater and subsurface lures to pelagics, gets called into action.

Grappler Type C rods utilize Shimanos highest performing rod blank technologies, Spiral X and Hi-Power X, and are 250% more structurally rigid and 180% less prone to twisting than rods built with standard blank construction. Be prepared for an epic battle with Grappler Type C.

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 – 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.
• Fuji Alconite Guides + SiC Tip
• Fuji Reel Seat

Specifications:

MODEL NUMBER LENGTH GUIDE TYPE PIECES FOREGRIP LENGTH POWER BLANK MATERIAL LURE RATING POWERPRO LINE GRIP MATERIAL ACTION GRPCS70L 7’0″ Fuji Alconite + SiC Tip 2 3.9in Light Spiral X + Hi-Power X Max 2oz Max 30lb EVA Fast GRPCS710ML 7’10” Fuji Alconite + SiC Tip 2 6in Medium Light Spiral X + Hi-Power X Max 3oz Max 40lb EVA Fast GRPCS77M 7’7″ Fuji Alconite + SiC Tip 2 6in Medium Spiral X + Hi-Power X Max 3.5oz Max 50lb EVA Fast GRPCS77MH 7’7″ Fuji Alconite + SiC Tip 2 6.8in Medium Heavy Spiral X + Hi-Power X Max 4.5oz Max 65lb EVA Fast GRPCS80M 8’0″ Fuji Alconite + SiC Tip 2 7in Medium Spiral X + Hi-Power X Max 3.5oz Max 50lb EVA Fast GRPCS82H 8’2″ Fuji Alconite + SiC Tip 2 7.8in Heavy Spiral X + Hi-Power X Max 6oz Max 80lb EVA Fast GRPCS82MH 8’2″ Fuji Alconite + SiC Tip 2 7.8in Medium Heavy Spiral X + Hi-Power X Max 4.5oz Max 65lb EVA Fast GRPCS82XH 8’2″ Fuji Alconite + SiC Tip 2 7.8in Extra Heavy Spiral X + Hi-Power X Max 7oz Max 100lb EVA Fast

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