Sources: Shimano Japan spec table (checked 2026-10-13) and Shimano North America OCEA JIGGER CT product listing (checked 2026-10-13). ≈ figures are our unit conversions, not maker figures. How we check
Is the US Ocea Jigger CT the same reel as the Japanese Ocea Jigger CT?
Every Japanese size has a US SKU with the same code: 2000HG (JGCT2000HG), 2001HG (JGCT2001HG), 2500MG (JGCT2500MG), 2501MG (JGCT2501MG), 2500HG (JGCT2500HG) and 2501HG (JGCT2501HG). Compare the available values in the table below; a shared code is not by itself a statement from the maker that the reels are identical.
Every Ocea Jigger CT size: Japan vs US
Each Japanese size with the US SKU that has the same code, or else the US SKU with the same size number (a different gear suffix), and the official values that differ.
| JDM size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU | US gear / weight / drag | US price | Differs on paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000HG | 6.2:1 | 590 g (≈ 20.8 oz) | 12 kg (≈ 26.5 lb) | ¥96,000 | JGCT2000HG | 6.2:1 / 20.8 oz / Not confirmed | – | Not confirmed for all items |
| 2001HG | 6.2:1 | 590 g (≈ 20.8 oz) | 12 kg (≈ 26.5 lb) | ¥96,000 | JGCT2001HG | 6.2:1 / 20.8 oz / Not confirmed | – | Not confirmed for all items |
| 2500MG | 5.7:1 | 605 g (≈ 21.3 oz) | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) | ¥98,000 | JGCT2500MG | 5.7:1 / 21.3 oz / Not confirmed | – | Not confirmed for all items |
| 2501MG | 5.7:1 | 605 g (≈ 21.3 oz) | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) | ¥98,000 | JGCT2501MG | 5.7:1 / 21.3 oz / Not confirmed | – | Not confirmed for all items |
| 2500HG | 6.2:1 | 605 g (≈ 21.3 oz) | 12 kg (≈ 26.5 lb) | ¥98,000 | JGCT2500HG | 6.2:1 / 21.3 oz / Not confirmed | – | Not confirmed for all items |
| 2501HG | 6.2:1 | 605 g (≈ 21.3 oz) | 12 kg (≈ 26.5 lb) | ¥98,000 | JGCT2501HG | 6.2:1 / 21.3 oz / Not confirmed | – | Not confirmed for all items |
"Differs on paper" compares gear ratio, weight, max drag and retrieve per crank after our conversion (gaps within 0.15 oz, 1 lb or 0.6 in count as the same). "Not confirmed" means the official table does not give the value.
Is the Ocea Jigger CT cheaper in Japan or in the US?
Shimano Japan lists the Ocea Jigger CT at ¥96,000–¥98,000 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-13). A US list price for these codes is Not confirmed, so we cannot compare prices.
The Japanese figure excludes Japan's consumption tax (the page says so); the US page shows its price without mentioning tax. Pairs marked "different code" are not the same reel. Prices: Japan list prices are the makers' base prices before consumption tax (Shimano "本体価格", marked 税別; Daiwa "メーカー希望本体価格", marked 税抜). US prices are Shimano North America and Daiwa USA MSRP, or for Shimano baitcasting reels the price on Shimano North America's official online store. Source dates are shown with each record (2026-10-11 or 2026-10-13). We do not convert currencies or add tax. Prices can change; check the current price on the official page. Shop prices and stock are not shown. About prices
Links
- Shimano Ocea Jigger CT JDM: all sizes with full specs
- Ocea Jigger CT 2000HG vs JGCT2000HG
- Ocea Jigger CT 2001HG vs JGCT2001HG
- Ocea Jigger CT 2500MG vs JGCT2500MG
- Ocea Jigger CT 2501MG vs JGCT2501MG
- Ocea Jigger CT 2500HG vs JGCT2500HG
- Ocea Jigger CT 2501HG vs JGCT2501HG
- All JDM vs USDM comparisons · Guide: how JDM and USDM listings differ
- Shimano Japan official page · Shimano North America official page