SHIMANO 26 OCEA JIGGER CT
The SHIMANO 26 OCEA JIGGER CT introduces digital depth-counter technology to the powerful OCEA JIGGER offshore jigging platform, delivering precise depth awareness, exceptional winding strength and advanced control for strategic big-game fishing. Designed for everything from coastal yellowtail and amberjack jigging to deep-water fishing and midwater targeting of yellowfin and albacore tuna, this large conventional reel allows anglers to identify productive depths numerically and reproduce successful presentations with greater consistency.
Its integrated digital counter displays line depth, while additional functions include fall-speed indication, a winding-distance alarm and an LED backlight. Comparing the reel's depth reading with fish-finder information can also help anglers understand line displacement caused by currents.
Despite incorporating a digital counter, the redesigned body is lighter than the current conventional OCEA JIGGER and features a more compact palming cup, approximately 2. 4 mm lower than the previous design.
The rigid HAGANE Body supports precise gear alignment, while MicroModule Gear and INFINITYDRIVE combine exceptionally smooth engagement with powerful, low-resistance winding under heavy loads. Newly incorporated SilentDrive further reduces mechanical play and improves directness and refinement during retrieval.
The upgraded drag system provides maximum drag forces of 12 kg or 13 kg depending on the model, supported by a redesigned star drag with a 4 mm larger outside diameter and increased rigidity for easier adjustment under demanding conditions. A high-strength cold-forged long crank handle is approximately 8 mm longer than the previous version, while the newly developed ergonomic handle knob is 6 mm longer and incorporates improved waterproof sealing to resist salt-related deterioration.
The handle is positioned closer to the reel's center to reduce lateral movement and improve power transmission. Additional features include a spool-lock mechanism for securely immobilizing the spool, an accessible thumbing area for precise fall control, a removable side plate with captive screws for spool replacement aboard the boat, a redesigned durable clutch, corrosion-resistant stainless-steel internal components, X Protect water resistance, S Compact Body, Exciting Drag Sound and corrosion-resistant S A-RB bearings.
The digital system uses a replaceable CR1632 battery with an estimated operating life of approximately ten fishing trips under normal use. Bluetooth connectivity is planned for integration with Shimano's next-generation Tankenmaru fish-finder system, with further details pending.
The 2000HG and 2001HG are compact high-speed models suitable for versatile offshore jigging from coastal waters to intermediate depths. The 2500MG and 2501MG feature a 5.
7 gear ratio and greater line capacity, making them particularly suitable for controlled fall-oriented presentations, tuna jigging and deep-water techniques. The 2500HG and 2501HG combine the larger 2500-size spool with a 6.
2 high-speed gear ratio for faster line recovery and demanding offshore applications. Models ending in 0 are right-hand retrieve, while models ending in 1 are left-hand retrieve.
All models are designed exclusively for PE braided line. The 2000HG, 2500MG and 2500HG are scheduled for release in November 2026, while the 2001HG, 2501MG and 2501HG are scheduled for December 2026.
