Grappler 150HG at a glance
| Weight | 205 g (≈ 7.2 oz) · lightest of 3 Grappler sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.8:1 · 78 cm (≈ 30.7 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 0.8 gō 400 m (437 yd), 1 gō 330 m (361 yd), 1.5 gō 200 m (219 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 32 mm dia. / 22 mm width |
| Same body as | No other Grappler size prints the same spool and max drag. |
| Japan list price | ¥32,800 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
What are the Grappler 150HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Grappler 150HG at 205 g (≈ 7.2 oz), 7.8:1 gear ratio, 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) max drag. 4 of the 16 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 7.8:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g (≈ 7.2 oz) |
| Max drag | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right and left versions |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 150HG RIGHT, 151HG LEFT |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.8-400, 1-330, 1.5-200 |
| Retrieve per crank | 78 cm (≈ 30.7 in) |
| Spool | 32 mm dia. / 22 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 8/1 |
| Handle length | 51 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 043498 (150HG RIGHT) / 043504 (151HG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363043498 (150HG RIGHT) / 4969363043504 (151HG LEFT) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| Line counter | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥32,800 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 7.2 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 30.7 in; max drag: 8.8 lb. The line-capacity table below gives yards for each confirmed metre figure.
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values. Weight and drag are rounded to one decimal place, retrieve to one decimal place.
Shimano Japan prints RIGHT or LEFT in the size column of its table. Right- and left-hand versions with identical specifications are shown together on this page.
How much is the JDM Grappler 150HG?
¥32,800 before consumption tax. That is Shimano Japan's "本体価格" (base price; the page marks it 税別, before consumption tax) for the 150HG (product code 043498 (150HG RIGHT) / 043504 (151HG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 3 Grappler sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥32,800–¥41,000; the 150HG is at the low end.
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
How much does the Grappler 150HG weigh?
205 g (≈ 7.2 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 3 Grappler sizes the range is 205–345 g: the lightest is the 150HG and the heaviest the 300XG.
What is the Grappler 150HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
7.8:1, with 78 cm (≈ 30.7 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Grappler 150HG have?
Max drag 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb).
How much line does the Grappler 150HG hold?
The table keeps the maker's gō, lb or mm rating and metre length together; the yard figure changes length only. For example, PE 0.8-400 means size 0.8 gō and 400 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 0.8-400, 1-330, 1.5-200 | 0.8 gō–437 yd, 1 gō–361 yd, 1.5 gō–219 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values; yd is rounded to the nearest whole yard. The gō rating is unchanged and is not a lb-test conversion. JAFTMA line-size standards and how to read these figures →
How many bearings does the Grappler 150HG have?
8/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Grappler 150HG have?
Handle length 51 mm; handle side: Right and left versions; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A and Yumeya handle type BH-1. Spool: 32 mm dia. / 22 mm width.
How does the 150HG differ from other Grappler sizes?
The 150HG is the only Grappler size with 150 in its code in Shimano Japan's table.
Shimano Japan lists 3 Grappler sizes, weighing 205–345 g with gear ratios of 6.3–7.8:1; the 150HG is 205 g at 7.8:1. The table shows each size's official values. Full Grappler size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150HG (this page) | 7.8:1 | 205 g | 4 kg | Right and left versions | ¥32,800 | Not confirmed |
| 300HG | 6.3:1 | 340 g | 7.5 kg | Right and left versions | ¥41,000 | Not confirmed |
| 300XG | 7.6:1 | 345 g | 7 kg | Right and left versions | ¥41,000 | Not confirmed |
Is there a US version of the Grappler 150HG?
No same-name reel identified in the Shimano North America catalog search (checked 2026-10-13).
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Grappler 150HG vs Grappler BB 150HG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 150, closest in weight first. Size numbers are each maker's own naming, not a measured standard, so the same number does not mean the same spool or body. By Japanese list price (excl. tax), the cheapest 150HG is the Grappler BB at ¥17,500 and the most expensive the Grappler at ¥32,800.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Grappler BB 150HG | 210 g | 7.2:1 | 5 kg | ¥17,500 |
| Daiwa 26 Zillion TW 150 | 215 g | 6.3:1 | 6 kg | ¥58,400 |
| Daiwa 26 Zillion TW 150H | 215 g | 7.3:1 | 6 kg | ¥58,400 |
| Daiwa 26 Zillion TW 150XH | 215 g | 8.4:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥58,400 |
| Shimano Grappler CT 150XG | 240 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥34,800 |
| Shimano Grappler Premium 150XG | 240 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥46,500 |
| Daiwa 26 Ryoga 150P | 285 g | 5.3:1 | 6 kg | ¥68,000 |
| Daiwa 26 Ryoga 150H | 290 g | 7.3:1 | 6 kg | ¥68,000 |
Compare
- Other 150HG reels in our data: Shimano Grappler BB 150HG
- Other Grappler sizes: 300HG, 300XG
- Shimano Grappler JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
- Offshore / jigging comparison
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (グラップラー 150HG/151HG) (checked 2026-10-13)