Shimano Ocea Jigger F Custom

Finally, the Fall Lever has found its way onto the Ocea Jigger. With the latest shape of the Fall Lever, anglers can now control the descending speed of their jig with higher precision.

Shimano has replaced the rotating knob, found on the side plate of the reels, with a lever drag, that allows for unprecedented micro adjustments. By controlling the falling speed of a jig, an angler is actually controlling the action of the jig, creating vibrant presentations and adopting his style to the “energy” of predators, or the intensity of underwater currents. © 2022 Tsouros Marine, All Rights Reserved

The Shimano Ocea Jigger F Custom is a very powerful reel. Its reeling action is smooth and effortless. Also the reel feels very refined when you are holding it in your hands. This is because various improvements have been introduced, such as the Long Crank Handle, Clutch lever and other important details, so now it is more comfortable to hold. The handle knob has also been re-designed to be lighter and give a better grip to anglers, so as to facilitate mid-deep games.

Spool Lock allow anglers to more safely break off snagged lures. It is designed to lock down the spool so you can break the line when snagged on the bottom. It relieves pressure on other parts of the reel that could get damaged when trying to break loose.

Shimano is proud of the excellent drag system installed in the Ocea Jigger F Custom jigging reels. When you have a fish at the end of the line, the line does not feel like it is under excessive tension of overloading. Both models are fitted with a waterproof Carbon Drag for consistent performance in the most extreme situations.

Shimano has developed the F Custom jigging reels for deep water jigging and built for ultra heavy use, with a Hagane Body and X-Ship Gearing. The super free spool gives total depth control, even when jigging in a strong current, and the narrow spool design makes for easy winding.

The Ocea Jigger F Custom belongs to the NR category, meaning it incorporates a super narrow profile, designed for speed jigging. This design brings the angler left hand closer to the Jigging rod, resulting in better balance between the rod & reel during speed jigging. This improved balance gives the angler better stability to jig for longer period of time before fatigue sets in.

Complementing the Fall Lever are the Infinity Drive and Micromodule Gear II to provide a smooth cranking experience and result in 60% reduction of the reeling resistance compared to older models and a very smooth retrieve. The newly modified handle has been especially designed to provide a firm grip and the ability to give extra power without losing grip. Shimano recommends size 1500 for mid-deep games and size 2000 for large games.

Due to the 8 Shielded A-RB ball bearings and X-Protect it is highly salt water resistible and durable. With a drag of 7, or 10 kg depending on the model, fighting the biggest fish is not a problem anymore. © 2022 Tsouros Marine, All Rights Reserved

If you are fishing between 70 m and 120 m the Shimano Ocea Jigger will not allow you to feel the 150 gr jig at the end of your line. This is based on the condition that you are somehow vertical with the jig. If you are free-drifting, or better drifting with sea-anchor and having troubles staying vertical, you may want to increase jig weight, use lighter line, stay shallower waters, as you will have line slack to retrieve to move the jig in each pitch. So even if you are fishing at 50 m to 70 m, you may want to use 200 gr, or heavier and the Shimano Ocea Jigger F Custom will work even better.

So taking all the new features into account, the Ocea Jigger is just the must-have for all serious anglers who love to go out jigging on the ocean. When targeting big amberjack or dentex in Italy or massive cod or halibut in the northern of Norway, the Ocea Jigger is the partner you can fully rely on, day in day out.