GRAPPLER TYPE LJ CAST
Light jigging casting rods, 6'3", 20 lb line, flat-bottom grip for palm-down baitcasting jigging
The Grappler Type LJ Cast is the baitcasting counterpart to the LJ Spin, sharing the same light jigging design objectives: a softer tip for working lighter jigs, Spiral X and Hi-Power X blank construction for rigidity without weight penalty, and a CI4+ reel seat for improved sensitivity and reel fixation. The casting-specific ergonomics include a flat-bottom grip design that seats more securely in the palm during the repetitive motion of vertical jigging, reducing hand fatigue over extended sessions.
Both models in the LJ Cast lineup are 6'3" single-piece blanks rated for 20 lb PowerPro, with 1" foregrips and 8" rear grips at $329.99 each. The LJ series addresses situations where a standard Type J rod carries more power and stiffness than the jig weight or target species requires, providing a lighter, more responsive blank that still draws on Shimano's offshore construction technologies. The casting configuration is suited to anglers who prefer a conventional reel for light jigging or who use the LJ platform alongside trolling or casting applications on the same trip.
Spiral X construction uses three carbon tape layers wound in opposing diagonal directions to resist compression and torsion. Hi-Power X adds a final outer wrap of X-shaped carbon tape, allowing Shimano to tune the taper's action and strength at specific sections of the blank during manufacture.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 2 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 2 casting
- Length
- 6'3" 1.91 m
- Power
- M–MH
- Action
- MF
- Line
- 20 lb braid
- Jig weight
- 1 3/4–6 3/8 oz 50–180 g
- List price
- $329.99
- Market
- United States
- Released
- 2025
Rods in this series
2 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRPLJC63MA | 6'3" | M | Buy from Shimano | |
| GRPLJC63MHA | 6'3" | MH | Buy from Shimano |
Model notes
All 2 models6'3" Medium power casting blank rated for 20 lb PowerPro with a 1" foregrip and 8" rear grip. The M power with soft tip section handles lighter jig weights on a baitcasting setup, with the flat-bottom grip providing palm stability during repeated jigging strokes. Suited to inshore and shallow nearshore light jigging.
6'3" Medium Heavy casting blank rated for 20 lb PowerPro, same grip configuration as the MA. The MH rating adds blank stiffness through the mid-section for more hook-setting authority and better control against stronger fish, while the same line class and length keep it within the light jigging LJ platform parameters.