Shimano Grappler Type J B53-8
5'3", casting rod
Japanese-market Shimano offshore vertical jigging rod, sold in Japan as グラップラー タイプ J[GRAPPLER TYPE J] B53-8. Jig 400 g; grip joint; Grip straight; Reel seat DOWNLOCK; Max drag 16 kg; at 45deg; Closed length 96.3 cm; Tip 3.2 mm; Carbon 80.7%; Reel seat at 440 mm; MSRP JPY 37,500. JAN 4969363363725.
Also searched as: B53 8 · B538
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- Line
- 8PE braid
- Jig weight
- 14 1/8oz 400g
- Weight
- 319g
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Lure weight, on the series shared scale 0 to 16 oz
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high Line (98th) · low Length (4th)
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high Lure (95th) · low Length (5th)