2025 Grappler CT

In jigging, the fall is a crucial strategy. Whether it's carefully exploring different depths with a natural fall that blends with the current, or triggering a reaction bite with an undeniable speed fall, effectively structuring the fall is an essential element of modern jigging. The fall lever is a mechanism that applies a brake to the spool's rotation, allowing for one-touch and precise control of the fall speed. Traditionally, sinking speed was adjusted by modifying the jig's weight and shape, or by the angler's thumbing, but this revolutionary mechanism allows for intentionally changing the sinking speed with a lever operation, while also offering high reproducibility. Its effects extend beyond adjusting the speed of the bite; it allows for flexible adjustments within a series of actions, such as changing the sinking speed between different depths to increase the efficiency of the attack, or using a stronger brake to angle the line and pull the jig diagonally. The fall lever used in the 25 Grappler CT is a new type that doesn't make the winding heavy even when the brake is applied. The fall lever supports more strategic and reproducible jigging.

The Grappler CT's newly installed retrieve distance alarm is a new function that allows anglers to sense the retrieve distance without having to look at the depth display on the counter. Measurement begins from the moment you start reeling after the lure hits the bottom. The alarm sounds up to three times at multiples of the set distance, so you can know the retrieve distance by sound without looking at the counter. For example, with a 5m setting (A-5), the alarm will sound a total of three times at 5m intervals from the bottom up to 15m, informing the angler of the retrieve distance. This function allows anglers to make intuitive judgments by hearing in response to the captain's instructions such as "There's a reaction at ○m from the bottom" or "Raise it up ○m after it hits the bottom," without having to look at the counter. This new function is designed to enhance concentration on the indicated depth when reeling in from the bottom.

The line winding learning function stores the relationship between spool rotation and line winding amount in the digital counter and uses this relationship to display the water depth. In addition to the learning function of conventional models, this model is equipped with learning data for PE 0.6/0.8/1.0/1.2/1.5号, which are frequently used in this size.

Regardless of the amount of backing line wound onto the spool, as long as the specified line is wound up to approximately 1 mm from the outer diameter of the spool, it can be used within a practically sufficient margin of error.

*Precautions for use

The specified line learning value is a standard learning value when the specified line (Shimano PE line), including the backing line, is wound to a position of approximately 1 mm from the outermost diameter of the spool. The accuracy may decrease depending on the type of line you actually wind, the line tension, and the outer diameter after winding the line. For more reliable accuracy, please learn using E1, E2, L1, or L2 mode.

Like its predecessor, the reel features a 60mm power handle designed for powerful yet smooth winding. The handle knob is a comfortable, easy-to-grip EVA round type. Combined with the HAGANE body, which is approximately 15g lighter than previous models, this reel allows for even more aggressive jigging.