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Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rods
Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rods

Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rods utilize Spiral X and Hi-Power X blank construction making them ideal for offshore popping and plugging. The new design is more powerful in the mid-section provides longer accurate casts and takes the pressure off of the angler making it easier to pull... on big fish. Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rods Features: Hi Power X leads to less ovalization and increased strength to protect from breakage Spiral X combined with Hi-Power X provides a best-in-class strength to weight ratio

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Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rods Reviews

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Awesome rod

Claudio
3 years ago

Great rod for bg light weight string back bone highly recommended

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Great tuna rod

Millard
3 years ago

A very lightweight rod that I thought would break but never failed with a 160 BFT for the 90 minute fight. This was after casting a 5oz lure for 1/2 hour. You don't get as tired casting like the heavy rods

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Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rods Questions and Answers

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Asked by Nick 5 years ago

Will this rod matched to 2019 stella 14000 hg handle San Diego bluefin to 150lbs? 

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Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

It should fit but this reel is a preorder and we would have to size it up to make sure it fits. 

Asked by Aaron 5 years ago

Wondering if the penn torque 7500 would pair with the mh or the heavy for casting at the middle grounds in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

It would pair well with the heavy 

Asked by Jermer Arenas 6 years ago

You folks sell just the bag it self for this rod? 8'8"

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Bernie 6 years ago

Hello Jermer, unfortunately we don't carry just the bag.

Asked by Mitchell McConnell 2 years ago

Would the 83 ocea plugger rod pair well with a Stella 10000 for topwater fishing for tuna 80lbs or less in Panama?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Mitchell, The 8'3 Ocea Plugger rod with the 10k or 14k stella will work well for your needed application. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with!</span>

Asked by Samuel 2 years ago

May I have the actual rod weight for all three model. Really appreciate it. Thank you.

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KRAIG FRIEDMAN 2 years ago

The SHM-3431(med/heavy) weighs 12ounces.<p>The SHM-3433 (heavy) weighs in at 12.8 ounces</p>

Asked by Alan 2 years ago

Would this rod pair with the Shimano Saragosa SW A 20000?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Alan, What are you fishing for? I would recommend the Shimano OPFTS88H Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rod. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-opfts88h-ocea-plugger-spinning-rod.html</a><span> This would balance the best with the

Asked by William Lopez 2 years ago

Greetings,<p><br /></p><p>I would like to know if the rod would be a good fit for a Shimano Stella 20,000 and for a Daiwa Saltiga 18,000 & 14,000? Please advise what is the correct Pole for the 3 reels? I purchased the Reels here at Tackle Direct. Thank y

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi William, What are you targeting? I would recommend the Shimano OPFTS82MH Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rod. Model: OPFTS82MH; TD Code: SHM-3431. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-opfts82mh-ocea-plugger-spinning-rod.html.</a><sp

Asked by Zachary Jones 2 years ago

How does this rod connect together since its a 2 piece

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Zachary, Since the Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rods are designed as 2 piece models. Simply, take the disconnected top part of the rod and align it with the reel seat and place this inside the handle of the rod. You firmly this pre

Asked by Puma 3 years ago

Hi, can I use this rod shore fishing with my Stella 8000?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Puma, The Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rods are intended to be used for casting lures to tuna. This rod could be used for casting lures off the shore. Keep in mind that you want to keep the lures your using within the recommended r

Asked by Thuy Nguyen 3 years ago

Would the MH 8'2" pair well with a Shimano Stella 8000SW?

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Thuy,<p>THe Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle spinning rod OPFTS82MH will pair nicely with the Shimano Stella SW 8000HGC spinning reel.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Guillermo Mendez 3 years ago

This rod is made in Japan.<p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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Austin - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Yes, these rods are made in Japan.

Asked by John 4 years ago

<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; white-space: normal;">Does it have a Rubber Butt Cap or a Gimbal?</span>

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Brian 4 years ago

EVA foam butt cap without a gimbal underneath. 

Asked by Joshua R. 4 years ago

Please explain the max drag at 60 degree part of  the description. I was hoping to pair a twin power to one of these rods however the reels I wish to use all have max drags over 50lbs. My intentions are to use the setup for AJs, yellowfin tuna, large esox

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Ryan 4 years ago

The max drag/angle of the rod is what Shimano suggests as the max drag to put on the rod at a 60* angle of the rod during a fight.  No need to get a protractor out, that is most likely the angle the rod was tested on a machine and means you should keep fr

Asked by Will 5 years ago

Is this rod only for spinning reels?

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Christopher Riegel 5 years ago

Hi Sir! Thanks for the question! Yes, that is correct. The Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rods can only be used with spinning reels.