Shimano Ocea Jigger F Custom 1500 HG Right Hand Reel

The Shimano Ocea Jigger F Custom 1500 HG is an elite-tier, flagship overhead reel engineered exclusively for serious vertical jigging and deep-water ocean campaigns. Positioned as the gold standard for slow-pitch and high-pitch techniques, the “F Custom” edition marks a historic milestone by integrating Shimano’s revolutionary Fall Lever into the legendary Ocea Jigger chassis. For the offshore specialist targeting hard-fighting pelagic and demersal species, this reel provides total command over the entire water column—both on the crank and on the drop.

Tactical Precision with the Fall Lever

The defining evolution of the Ocea Jigger F Custom is its newly reshaped Fall Lever. Traditionally, controlling the descent speed of a vertical jig meant manually feathering the spool with your thumb—a technique prone to human error and inconsistent sink rates.

The custom-contoured Fall Lever solves this completely, allowing you to fine-tune dropping resistance with absolute single-handed precision right from the side plate.

• Total Descent Control: Seamlessly adjust your jig’s action on the fly, shifting from a lightning-fast free-fall down to an ultra-slow, hovering drift.

• Trigger the Strike: By decelerating the jig midway through the water column, you can accentuate the erratic, fluttering action of slow-pitch jigs, triggering aggressive strikes from tracking predators without needing to constantly monitor your line speed.

Uncompromised Winding Power & Fluid Dynamics

Winching big fish out of deep water requires extreme mechanical efficiency. The F Custom features a devastating combination of Shimano’s premier internal drive systems:

• Infinity Drive: A structural redesign that completely eliminates sliding resistance on the main pinion shaft, delivering remarkably light, smooth cranking torque under brutal loads. It boosts winding power by up to 30%, letting you dominate deep-water fights effortlessly.

• Micromodule Gear II: Precision-cut, microscopic gear teeth mesh seamlessly to eliminate any gear teeth vibration or backlash, resulting in a silk-smooth cranking experience that heightens your tactile feel for subtle takes.

• HAGANE Body: A cold-forged, high-rigidity aluminum housing that completely removes frame flex, locking internal moving components in perfect alignment under extreme pressure.

Advanced Marine Protection & Spec

Built to survive the punishing realities of saltwater offshore angling, the 1500 HG size is the absolute sweet spot for mid-to-deep water tactics, balancing a high-speed retrieve with exceptional line capacity.

• X-Protect & E.I. Treatment: Uses a specialized labyrinth water-repellent barrier to block saltwater entry into critical bearings without adding friction. The entire surface undergoes an ultra-durable E.I. anti-corrosion coating to double the reel’s resistance against salt oxidation.

• Carbon Drag & Exciting Sound: A premium waterproof carbon drag washers matrix provides silky-smooth stopping power across all settings, paired with an acoustic clicking drag sound that delivers crucial audible feedback during a run.

• Re-Engineered Handle Knob: The T-bar handle has been lightened and reshaped to provide a more ergonomic, slip-resistant grip, reducing hand fatigue during long, demanding vertical jigging sessions.

Specifications

• Model: 1500 HG (High Gear) – Right Hand Retrieve

• Gear Ratio: 6.4:1

• Bearings: 8 Shielded A-RB (Anti-Rust Bearings) + 1 Roller Bearing

• Frame Material: Rigid HAGANE Aluminum Body

• Drag System: Waterproof Carbon Drag with Shimano Exciting Drag Sound

• Line Management: Precision Fall Lever descent control

• Corrosion Resistance: Advanced E.I. Surface Treatment & X-Protect Shielding

Pro Tip

The 1500 HG size thrives in water depths between 50 and 150 meters. When fishing with long-fall or slow-pitch jigs, use the Fall Lever to actively hunt fish on the drop. Push the lever forward to let the jig rocket down into the strike zone, then back it off slightly to create an ultra-slow flutter right through the bottom 10 meters where demersal species like cod, coley, and bass ambush prey. Pair this reel with a highly sensitive, parabolic slow-jigging rod and a premium, multi-color 8-strand braid to precisely track your depth and stay in the strike zone longer.

Ideal Applications

• Slow-Pitch & Long-Fall Jigging: Purpose-built to get the absolute maximum action out of specialized center-weighted and leaf-style jigs on deep offshore reefs and wrecks.

• Mid-Deep Ocean Exploration: The definitive choice for hunting hard-fighting species like bass, pollack, cod, and mid-sized pelagics over deep-water structures where high line capacity and robust winching power are mandatory.

• Wreck & Drift Angling: Perfect for working deep water structures in high-current zones, where the rapid 6.4:1 high-gear retrieve lets you clear bottom snags quickly and wind in empty jigs at high speed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main benefits of the HG (High Gear) over a standard model?

The High Gear (HG) model features a fast 6.4:1 retrieve ratio, allowing you to pick up massive amounts of slack line rapidly during a vertical jigging stroke. This is absolutely vital when slow-pitch jigging in deep water, where high current or heavy drift creates a belly in your line that would otherwise cushion your rod inputs.

Will the Fall Lever increase winding resistance when I start retrieving?

Not at all. The Fall Lever operates on a specialized one-way mechanical drag system. It applies precise braking pressure only when the spool is spinning in reverse (during the drop). The moment you engage the handle and wind forward, the mechanism offers zero resistance, ensuring you get the full benefits of the Infinity Drive system.

How should I maintain this reel after a demanding saltwater trip?

Thanks to X-Protect and E.I. treatments, the Ocea Jigger is incredibly resilient. After your session, lock the drag down completely to prevent water ingress into the carbon washers, then gently rinse the reel with cold, fresh water from a low-pressure hose. Do not submerge it. Back the drag off entirely to store, and add a drop of premium reel oil to the dedicated oil ports as detailed in the maintenance guidelines.