Shimano 2025 Grappler Type C Popping Rod

The Shimano 2025 Grappler Type C Butt Joint Popping Rod is a high-performance offshore casting rod designed for popping and stickbait fishing. Built for targeting powerful pelagic species, this rod delivers the perfect balance of casting distance, lure control, and fish-fighting strength.

Featuring a butt joint (grip joint) 2-piece construction, the rod maintains a one-piece-like action while being travel-friendly—ideal for anglers who need portability without sacrificing performance.

Constructed with Shimano’s Spiral X and Hi-Power X carbon technologies, the blank offers exceptional rigidity, reduced twist, and improved power transfer. This results in longer casts, better lure action, and stronger hook-setting power when targeting aggressive fish.

The Grappler Type C is designed specifically for offshore casting games, handling both topwater poppers and subsurface stickbaits with precision.

As the world’s standard for offshore standard rods, GRAPPLER is forged to take on the world’s big fish. TYPE C, which pursues the real pleasure of casting game, adopts SPIRAL X and HI-POWER X for the blanks, and is designed for a medium rebound action that can be called right in the middle of SHIMANO’s casting rods. Excellent overall balance of casting, lure operation, and fighting, supporting stable casting games. Also, in combination with the effect of the optimized guide system, it suppresses line trouble. The renewed model keeps the same lineup that covers power game against big game fish, and also enriched the L and ML power. The design of the blanks and parts has been thoroughly reduced in weight, making it ideal for technical and exciting light casting games.