Grappler 300HG at a glance
| Weight | 340 g (≈ 12.0 oz) · Grappler range 205–345 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.3:1 · 85 cm (≈ 33.5 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 7.5 kg (≈ 16.5 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 1.5 gō 500 m (547 yd), 2 gō 380 m (416 yd), 3 gō 250 m (273 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 43 mm dia. / 22 mm width |
| Same body as | No other Grappler size prints the same spool and max drag. |
| Japan list price | ¥41,000 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
What are the Grappler 300HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Grappler 300HG at 340 g (≈ 12.0 oz), 6.3:1 gear ratio, 7.5 kg (≈ 16.5 lb) max drag. 4 of the 16 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 6.3:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 340 g (≈ 12.0 oz) |
| Max drag | 7.5 kg (≈ 16.5 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right and left versions |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 300HG RIGHT, 301HG LEFT |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1.5-500, 2-380, 3-250 |
| Retrieve per crank | 85 cm (≈ 33.5 in) |
| Spool | 43 mm dia. / 22 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 5/1 |
| Handle length | 75 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 049735 (300HG RIGHT) / 049742 (301HG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363049735 (300HG RIGHT) / 4969363049742 (301HG LEFT) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| Line counter | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥41,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 12.0 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 33.5 in; max drag: 16.5 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 300HG?
¥41,000 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 300HG (product code 049735 (300HG RIGHT) / 049742 (301HG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 3 Grappler sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥32,800–¥41,000; the 300HG is at the high end. The 300XG has the same list price.
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 300HG weigh?
340 g (≈ 12.0 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 300HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
6.3:1, with 85 cm (≈ 33.5 in) of line per handle turn. Other 300 sizes in the same series: 300XG 7.6:1 (103 cm).
How much drag does the Grappler 300HG have?
Max drag 7.5 kg (≈ 16.5 lb).
How much line does the Grappler 300HG 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 1.5-500 means size 1.5 gō and 500 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 1.5-500, 2-380, 3-250 | 1.5 gō–547 yd, 2 gō–416 yd, 3 gō–273 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 300HG have?
5/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Grappler 300HG have?
Handle length 75 mm; handle side: Right and left versions; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type B and Yumeya handle type BH-2, 3, 4, 5. Spool: 43 mm dia. / 22 mm width.
How does the 300HG differ from other Grappler sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 300):
- 300HG vs 300XG: gear ratio 6.3:1 vs 7.6:1; retrieve per crank 85 cm vs 103 cm; weight 340 g vs 345 g; max drag 7.5 kg vs 7 kg. Same PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 3 Grappler sizes, weighing 205–345 g with gear ratios of 6.3–7.8:1; the 300HG is 340 g at 6.3:1. 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 | 7.8:1 | 205 g | 4 kg | Right and left versions | ¥32,800 | Not confirmed |
| 300HG (this page) | 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 300HG?
No same-name reel identified in the Shimano North America catalog search (checked 2026-10-13).
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Other 300-size baitcasting reels
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 300, 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.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Calcutta Conquest MD 300XG | 335 g | 7.5:1 | 8 kg | ¥64,800 |
| Shimano Scorpion MD 300XG | 325 g | 7.6:1 | 8 kg | ¥38,500 |
| Shimano Scorpion MD 300XGLH | 325 g | 7.6:1 | 8 kg | ¥38,500 |
| Shimano Calcutta Conquest MD 300XGLH | 360 g | 7.5:1 | 8 kg | ¥64,800 |
Compare
- Other Grappler sizes: 150HG, 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) (checked 2026-10-13)