Official specs side by side
| Spec | JDM: 2501MG Shimano Japan table | USDM: JGCT2501MG Shimano US table |
|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 | 5.7:1 |
| Weight | 605 g (≈ 21.3 oz) | 21.3 oz |
| Max drag | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 107 cm (≈ 42.1 in) | Not confirmed |
| Braid / PE capacity | PE 3-670, 4-500, 5-400 (gō-m) | 40-560, 50-470, 65-340 |
| Mono / fluoro capacity | Nylon Not confirmed (lb-m) Fluoro Not confirmed (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Handle side | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Bearings | 7/1 | 7/1 |
| List price | ¥98,000 excl. tax | Not confirmed |
| Code | Product code 049094 (2501MG) JAN 4969363049094 (2501MG) | SKU JGCT2501MG |
Values in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Manufacturer figures are shown without brackets.
Is the JDM Ocea Jigger CT 2501MG cheaper than the US JGCT2501MG?
Japan: ¥98,000 before consumption tax. US: Not confirmed. Checked 2026-10-11; we do not convert currencies.
Do the numbers match?
We convert the Japanese figures and compare them with the US table. Small gaps within rounding (0.15 oz, 1 lb, 0.6 in) count as a match.
| Item | JDM 2501MG | USDM JGCT2501MG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 | 5.7:1 | Matches after unit conversion |
| Weight | 605 g (≈ 21.3 oz) | 21.3 oz | Matches after unit conversion |
| Max drag | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 107 cm (≈ 42.1 in) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
Line capacity is not compared value by value: Japan rates PE line in gō (号) × metres, while the US table uses lb test × yards for a named braid, and the two cannot be converted exactly.
What only the Japanese listing gives you
- Product code and JAN: 049094 (2501MG) / 4969363049094 (2501MG). Use these to match a Japanese retailer's listing and to order parts.
- Spool: 60 mm dia. / 29 mm width.
Officially listed compatibility applies to the Japanese reel as listed in Japan. We have not found a statement from Shimano that the US version takes the same parts, so we do not say it does.
Links
- Full Japanese specs and compatibility: Shimano Ocea Jigger CT 2501MG
- Shimano Ocea Jigger CT JDM: every size in the Japanese table · All JDM Shimano reels
- Every Ocea Jigger CT size: Japan vs US OCEA JIGGER CT
- JDM sizes with no same-code US model
- Guide: how JDM and USDM listings differ
- Shimano Japan official page · Shimano US official page
Other Ocea Jigger CT sizes: JDM vs USDM
- Ocea Jigger CT 2000HG vs JGCT2000HG
- Ocea Jigger CT 2001HG vs JGCT2001HG
- Ocea Jigger CT 2500MG vs JGCT2500MG
- Ocea Jigger CT 2500HG vs JGCT2500HG
- Ocea Jigger CT 2501HG vs JGCT2501HG
Other Ocea Jigger CT sizes in our data
2000HG · 2001HG · 2500MG · 2500HG · 2501HG
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (オシアジガー CT) (checked 2026-10-13)
- Shimano North America: OCEA JIGGER CT product table (checked 2026-10-13)