Shimano Grappler BB Type C Spinning 8’2″ 150g 1+1pc

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SKU – 21GRPBBCS82H

Product Details and Uses

Shimano Grappler BB Type C Spinning 8’2″ 150g 1+1pc – The Long-Range Game Specialist

The Shimano Grappler BB Type C (S82XH) is a high-performance, mid-priced casting rod specifically engineered for tackling the oceans’ most powerful predators. At Gerry’s Fishing, we recommend this 8’2″ (2.49m) powerhouse for anglers targeting Tuna, GT (Giant Trevally), and Kingfish using large, heavy stickbaits and poppers.

As part of the “BB” (Blood Brother) range, this rod offers the legendary DNA of the premium Grappler series but at a more accessible price point. The 1+1 piece (Handle Joint) design is critical for this style of fishing, as it allows the main blank to remain a single, powerful piece of carbon for maximum strength while allowing the handle to be removed for easier transport.

Key Specifications

Feature	Details
Model Code	21GRBBTCS82XH
Length	8’2″ (2.49m)
Casting Weight	Max 150g
Line Rating (PE)	Max PE 8
Sections	1+1 (Grip Joint / Handle Joint)
Weight	Approx. 345g
Blank Material	Full Carbon + Hi-Power X
Guide Type	Fuji Stainless Steel K-Type (Alconite)
Reel Seat	Fuji DPS
Transport Length	Approx. 182cm
Action	Medium-Fast (Parabolic under load)

Product Details & Performance Features

Hi-Power X Technology: Saltwater game fishing puts immense torsional stress on a rod. Hi-Power X uses carbon tape wrapped diagonally to create an ‘X’ pattern on the blank’s outer layer. This significantly reduces blank twist during long-range casts and high-pressure fights, resulting in better accuracy and more “direct” pulling power.
Extreme Casting Range: The 8’2″ length is the “sweet spot” for boat-based casting. It provides the necessary leverage to launch 100g-150g poppers into distant bait balls, ensuring you can reach feeding fish without spooking them with the boat’s engine.
Parabolic Fighting Action: While the rod is “crisp” for casting, it is designed to bend progressively right through to the handle when a fish is hooked. This almost parabolic action protects the angler from fatigue and prevents hook pulls or line breakages during the violent surges of a large Tuna or GT.
Fuji K-Type “Tangle-Free” Guides: When casting heavy PE lines (up to PE 8), guide wraps can be catastrophic. The Fuji K-Type guides are angled to shed wind knots automatically, ensuring smooth, high-speed line flow during every cast.
Heavy-Duty Components: The rod features a rock-solid Fuji DPS reel seat to secure large 8000 to 14000 size reels. The full EVA handle is finished with a durable rubber butt cap, providing comfort and stability when tucked under the arm or placed in a fighting belt.

Gerry’s Pro Tip: The S82XH is the “big gun” of the Grappler BB Type C range. If you are headed to the tropics or targeting bluefin tuna in the UK/Europe, this is the rod that gives you the confidence to cast a 150g popper and know you have the “backbone” to stop a runaway freight train.