Shimano SpeedMaster LD 12 Grappler Type J 2-Speed Jigging Combo 5ft 3in PE8 2pc

Superior strength and reliability

The Shimano SpeedMaster LD 12 Grappler Type J 2-Speed Jigging Combo is perfect for saltwater anglers who want a heavy-duty rod and reel combo. The fast acting Grappler Type J Rod complements the ultra strong and smooth SpeedMaster reel. Perfect for the demanding fisho who needs a jigging combo that can keep up!

The Reel
The new Shimano SpeedMaster LD II 12 2-Speed Overhead Reel has all the capabilities of the Talica II 2-Speed reel, without the premium price tag. The SpeedMaster LD II looks and feels tough and is built as a powerhouse reel, capable of tacking many tasks. If you need a reel that's capable of dropping livebaits for big Kings, can swing a jig and then switch to ledger rig fishing. Then the SpeedMaster LD could be what you're looking for.

2 Speed Gearing
This mechanism is designed so that gear changes are quick and easy, even when fighting a fish. The low gear ratio used for high-power retrieves is selected by pushing the button on the base of the handle. Return to the high-speed ratio by sliding the release button along the handle shank. By using two sets of gears, the drive and pinion gears are always engaged. There is no gear meshing during the shift.

Anti-Rust Bearings
A-RB are made of stainless steel that has been through the A-RB process. At least 10 times more corrosion resistant than standard stainless steel ball bearings. Easy maintenance no-shield design allows for easy flushing of debris and easy lubrication. Increased bearing speed-no shield design and lighter viscosity lubrication reduce friction and allow the bearing to spin faster and longer.

HAGANE Body
Hagane Body means this reel has a high rigidity and zero twist. The body stiffness and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing. The result transforms the anglers actions directly into cranking power. It's efficiency through strength.

The Rod
The Shimano Grappler Type J B538 Overhead Jigging Rod features awesome newly designed blanks packed with high-end features like Spiral X and Hi-Power X, both of which are very rare for this price range. In addition to being light, strong and unwavering during fish fights, the Shimano Grappler Type J B538 Overhead Jigging Rod is equipped with double-footed MN guides and metal gimbals. This makes it an excellent rod for targeting big game fish.

Spiral X
Spiral X Construction consists of 3 layers - a blank made of vertical fibres, an inner layer, and an outer layer, 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 fibre sheet, Spiral X achieves enhanced torsional rigidity without adding extra weight. This, in turn, facilitates instant power transmission for precise casting and fighting fish. Through its exclusive lightweight structure, Shimano's Spiral X construction will definitely enhance your catching power!

Hi-Power X
In Hi-Power X construction, the blank's outermost layer is diagonally wrapped with carbon tape which forms an array of ""X"" shapes. The width of the tape, its winding angle, and the part of the rod being wrapped are fine-tuned according to the target fish species. The flexibility allows Shimano to adjust these wraps during construction for precise actions, enhanced overall strength and added twist resistance. In short, Hi-Power X construction delivers sharp and crisp rod control.

Shimano SpeedMaster LD II 12 2-Speed Overhead Reel Features:

• HAGANE Body
  
• Shielded-A-RB Bearings
  
• Cross Carbon Drag
  

Shimano SpeedMaster LD II 12 2-Speed Overhead Reel Specifications:

• Retrieve per Crank: 104/56 cm
  
• Bearings: 4+1
  
• Max Drag: 18kg
  
• Drag Type: Carbon
  
• Weight: 760g
  
• PowerPro Capacity: 50 lbs / 700 yds
  
• Gear Ratio: 5.7:1 & 3.1:1
  

Shimano Grappler Type J B538 Overhead Jigging Rod Features:

• Newly designed blank
  
• High-end features
  
• Spiral X
  
• Hi-Power X
  
• Double footed MN guides
  
• Metal gimbal for PE rated rods

Shimano Grappler Type J B538 Overhead Jigging Rod Specifications:

• Rod Product Code: B538
  
• Length: 5'3'' (1.6m)
  
• Sections: 2
  
• Lure Rating: 400g
  
• PE Rating: PE 8