The Shimano Ocea Jigger Type J Fullbend B60-4 PE 3 rod paired with the Shimano Ocea Jigger LD 2500MG reel creates a powerful combination for anglers targeting active fish with dynamic jigging techniques. This setup is engineered to deliver exceptional performance and durability in challenging offshore environments, offering a blend of strength, sensitivity, and precise control.

The Shimano Ocea Jigger Type J Fullbend B60-4 PE 3 rod is crafted to provide a flexible bending profile while retaining significant strength, ensuring an effective and comfortable fishing experience. Its full solid blank construction provides the power and balance necessary for demanding offshore conditions.

At its core, the rod features high-strength carbon solid Taftec Infinity as the base material. The outermost layer is reinforced with carbon tapes in an X shape, enhancing torsional rigidity and complementing the Hi-Power X full solid structure. This advanced construction minimises power loss, a common characteristic of full solid rods, while allowing for precise lure control, even with slow jigging techniques.

• Full Holding Seat - Supports precise operation and reduces angler fatigue. The narrow tip and ergonomic shaping provide a comfortable, secure fit for various holding styles, such as grasping, palming, and two- to four-finger gripping. The flattened lower part of the grip improves stability, assisting accurate jigging from the hand. Constructed with CI4+ carbon-reinforced material, it offers a lighter feel and enhanced sensitivity.
• X GUIDE 3D Titanium - Shimano's original X GUIDE system optimises the rod's overall performance. The guide frame, crafted from strong, lightweight titanium using Shimano's unique cold forging technology, features a design that minimises bumps and edges. The carefully considered inclination angle significantly reduces line tangles and ensures smooth line release. A short guide foot allows the line to follow the blank closely, resulting in a clean bend and high sensitivity for detecting even subtle bites.
• Flat Type Rear Grip - Designed for superior elbow stability during jigging. The flat rear grip provides an ergonomic elbow pad, offering excellent stability for repeated vertical jigging. This design improves the accuracy of jigging actions and significantly reduces angler fatigue and stress, supporting consistent and reliable jig presentation.
• Titanium Frame/SiC Ring - High-quality guides for enhanced durability and smooth line management.
• Grip Joint 2 Piece - Convenient two-piece design for easier transport and storage.

The Shimano Ocea Jigger LD 2500MG is a lever drag reel specifically designed for jigging, offering a new approach for pursuing large fish. Its lever drag system simplifies drag operation and provides heat-resistant performance, making it ideal for species such as tuna that often engage in prolonged battles.

While traditional lever drag systems can result in a heavier handle as drag force increases, the newly developed Infinity Drive structure in the Ocea Jigger LD 2500MG reduces handle rotation weight at high drag by 30% compared to previous models. This reel embodies the meticulous attention to detail characteristic of the Ocea Jigger series, featuring a new large T-shaped handle knob and a 105mm cold-forged handle for managing powerful fish. The frame shape facilitates easy thumbing, and the drag lever is designed for intuitive operation. The included drag cam also offers compatibility with lighter lines.

The rotational torque is up to 30% lighter than conventional structures, thanks to the newly developed double drag structure with two drag washers. This innovative design successfully generates high drag force with low thrust, achieving up to 30% less rotational torque than conventional reels of the same size. This light rotation, similar to that of a star drag system, is a significant advantage of the Ocea Jigger LD. Anglers will immediately notice the difference compared to a conventional lever drag. Additionally, the cold-forged drag lever is designed specifically for the Ocea Jigger LD, offering high rigidity and a carefully considered shape for smoother drag operation.

With a maximum drag force of 20kg, the Ocea Jigger LD 2500MG maintains stable drag force even when heated. This high-durability drag is less susceptible to heat degradation than star drag systems, reducing drag force loss by approximately 25% under certain conditions compared to the Ocea Jigger 2000. This ensures stable drag force during prolonged fights with large fish, supporting a reliable fishing experience.

The reel can be customised to suit individual angling preferences and experience levels. A stopper button ensures the lever stops at the strike position, reducing the risk of over-tightening for those less familiar with lever drags. This setting is also effective for targeting tuna in mid-depths. For amberjack jigging, where precision and control near structure are crucial, or for expert anglers, the stopper can be set to OFF.

The Ocea Jigger LD 2500MG can be further customised by replacing the standard drag cam (designed for PE 3-5 lines) with the included light line cam. This provides a more gradual change in drag force, making it suitable for fishing with PE 1.5 to 2.5 lines. This setting is ideal for targeting mid-deep sea alfonsino and red snapper, as well as for jigging bluefish in coastal waters, where avoiding sudden changes in drag force is beneficial.

• Light Line Cam

The Ocea Jigger LD's drag comes equipped with a standard cam with a wide adjustment range designed for PE 3-5 lines. By replacing it with the included light line cam, you can customise the drag characteristics to be more gradual and designed for PE 1.5-2.5 lines. This setting is ideal for fishing with light lines where you want to avoid sudden changes in drag force.