SHIMANO 24 Ocea Jigger LD 2500MG

A lever drag exclusively for jigging.A new jigging strategy to tackle giant fish.
The lever drag is not only visually easy to operate, but also has a drag performance that does not easily sag, making it ideal for tuna that often fight for a long time.
Due to the structure of lever drags, the higher the drag force, the heavier the handle will rotate, but the newly developed Infinity Drive structure reduces the weight of the handle when the drag is high by 30% compared to conventional models.
New large T-shaped handle knob and 105mm cold forged handle to face big fish.
A number of features of the Ocea Jigger series (frame shape for easy summing, drag lever with focus on operability). Included drag cam that is also compatible with light lines.

Rotational torque is up to 30% lighter than the conventional structure. The newly developed double drag structure breaks the conventional wisdom of lever drag
Jigging for yellowfin tuna and tuna has become more common, and it is now possible to target 50kg class fish in coastal jigging. When fighting large fish, what is required of a reel is not only line capacity, but also a reliable drag. The lever drag system adopted in the Ocea Jigger LD has many advantages, such as making it easy to produce a high drag value due to its structure and allowing instant and accurate drag adjustment, but on the other hand, it has a weakness in that the handle rotation becomes heavier as the drag force is increased. To minimize this disadvantage, the Ocea Jigger LD is equipped with Infinity Drive on the lever drag. By adopting a newly developed double drag structure with two drag washers, we have succeeded in producing high drag force with low thrust. We have achieved rotational torque up to 30% lighter than conventional reels of the same size. This lightness of rotation, which is close to the star drag system, is the advantage of the Ocea Jigger LD. If you compare it to a conventional lever drag, you will immediately feel the difference. In addition, the drag lever uses a cold-forged lever designed specifically for the Ocea Jigger LD. High rigidity and a well-thought-out shape enable smoother drag operation.

Maximum drag force of 20kg. Stable drag force that is less likely to weaken due to heat
The maximum drag force of the Ocea Jigger LD is 20kg. This means the drag force at the FULL position when the preset is tightened to the maximum within the range where spool free occurs. In addition, the high-durability drag is less likely to weaken due to heat than the star drag, and reduces the decrease in drag force by about 25% compared to the Ocea Jigger 2000 under certain conditions. It is easier to maintain stable drag force even when dealing with large fish that put a lot of strain on the drag, supporting a safe fight.

High drag force achieved in a compact body
The Ocea Jigger LD, which uses a lever drag system, has a maximum drag force of 20kg, despite its body size approaching that of the Ocea Jigger 2000. It also exceeds the 18kg of the Ocea Jigger 4000, the largest Shimano jigging reel with a star drag system. The compact body makes it easy to palm, which is an overwhelming advantage when fishing with heavy jigs all day long.

The attention to detail in the design for jigging is evident everywhere
The Ocea Jigger LD is also characterized by its design for jigging, which is focused on every detail, such as light weight and ease of palming. The premise is to "reducing only the weight while maintaining rigidity and durability." For example, the drive gear is 12g lighter by hollowing out the material, and the handle knob is 12% larger (※) to improve operability, while the weight is maintained by using an aluminum insert and adopting a hollow structure. In addition, following the design philosophy common to the Ocea Jigger series, the compact feel that fits comfortably in the palm of the hand improves palming, and the frame shape is easy to grip and thumb. Furthermore, the handle is made of the same high-rigidity cold-forged handle as the Ocea Jigger, which does not lose force and allows for light winding, and is specially designed to be 105mm for the use of the Jigger LD. The handle knob shape, which has an exquisite angle that makes it easier to apply force, creates a comfortable jigging experience.

It can be customized to suit your purpose and experience level
The stopper button, which reliably stops the lever at the strike position, reduces the risk of ``breaking the line by tightening it too much'' for anglers who are not accustomed to lever drags, and is also an effective setting for targeting tuna in the middle layer, but it can also be set to OFF for amberjack jigging, where offense and defense at the base are essential, and for experts who do not need a stopper.

The OCEA JIGGER LD can be customized to suit the angler's experience and the characteristics of the target fish. By replacing the standard drag cam that is installed at the time of shipment with the included light line cam, the change in drag force becomes smoother, making it suitable for games using PE 1.5 to 2.5. It demonstrates characteristics that are suitable for targeting mid-deep sea alfonsino and akodai, as well as for jigging for bluefish in coastal waters.