GEAR TEST: Shimano Rod Shoot-Out — Which is Best?

By A Mystery Man Writer

Last updated 16 Jun 2024

ZFF Long Shot Fishing Rod, Telescopic Carbon Fiber Ultra-Light Hard Freshwater Saltwater Travel for Trolling Surf Casting (Size : 2.7m) : Sports & Outdoors

$50 ROD vs $100 ROD

The $100 rod shoot out!

Type LJ was developed with rod sensitivity and technicality in mind. The Grappler LJ comes in 4 models each for both spinning and baitcasting with power ratings from 0 up to 3. The models with power rating of 0 are designed specifically for super light game. Paired with Spiral X and Hi Power X technology, the reel seat is made with CI4+, making it light and strong, capable of dealing with even the larger of fishes.

Shimano Grappler Type Lj Rods GRPLJC63MH

Shimano engineered the Talavera Type J series of jigging rods for enhanced performance when targeting anything from bottom fish to pelagics with a jig. Designed to fish with a typical speed-jigging tempo, Talavera Type J rods load and unload quickly to provide the ideal flick of the jig as an angler works it through the water column.