Ocea Jigger 1500HG at a glance
| Weight | 405 g (≈ 14.3 oz) · Ocea Jigger range 405–790 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.4:1 · 97 cm (≈ 38.2 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 7 kg (≈ 15.4 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 2 gō 500 m (547 yd), 2.5 gō 400 m (437 yd), 3 gō 320 m (350 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 49 mm dia. / 25 mm width |
| Same body as | No other Ocea Jigger size prints the same spool and max drag. |
| Japan list price | ¥56,700 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: OCEAJG1500HG Details |
What are the Ocea Jigger 1500HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Ocea Jigger 1500HG at 405 g (≈ 14.3 oz), 6.4:1 gear ratio, 7 kg (≈ 15.4 lb) max drag. 4 of the 16 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 6.4:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 405 g (≈ 14.3 oz) |
| Max drag | 7 kg (≈ 15.4 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right and left versions |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 1500HG RIGHT, 1501HG LEFT |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 2-500, 2.5-400, 3-320 |
| Retrieve per crank | 97 cm (≈ 38.2 in) |
| Spool | 49 mm dia. / 25 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 8/1 |
| Handle length | 73/85 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 036674 (1500HG RIGHT) / 036681 (1501HG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363036674 (1500HG RIGHT) / 4969363036681 (1501HG LEFT) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| Line counter | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥56,700 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 14.3 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 38.2 in; max drag: 15.4 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 Ocea Jigger 1500HG?
¥56,700 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 1500HG (product code 036674 (1500HG RIGHT) / 036681 (1501HG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 9 Ocea Jigger sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥56,700–¥72,000; the 1500HG is at the low end. The 1500PG and 1500XG have 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 Ocea Jigger 1500HG weigh?
405 g (≈ 14.3 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 9 Ocea Jigger sizes the range is 405–790 g: the lightest is the 1500PG and the heaviest the 4000HG. The 1500PG lists the same weight.
What is the Ocea Jigger 1500HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
6.4:1, with 97 cm (≈ 38.2 in) of line per handle turn. Other 1500 sizes in the same series: 1500PG 5.1:1 (78 cm), 1500XG 7.3:1 (112 cm).
How much drag does the Ocea Jigger 1500HG have?
Max drag 7 kg (≈ 15.4 lb).
How much line does the Ocea Jigger 1500HG 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 2-500 means size 2 gō and 500 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 2-500, 2.5-400, 3-320 | 2 gō–547 yd, 2.5 gō–437 yd, 3 gō–350 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 Ocea Jigger 1500HG have?
8/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Ocea Jigger 1500HG have?
Handle length 73/85 mm; handle side: Right and left versions; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type B and Yumeya handle type BH-2, 4, 5, 6. Spool: 49 mm dia. / 25 mm width.
How does the 1500HG differ from other Ocea Jigger sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 1500):
- 1500HG vs 1500PG: gear ratio 6.4:1 vs 5.1:1; retrieve per crank 97 cm vs 78 cm; max drag 7 kg vs 7.5 kg. Same weight, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
- 1500HG vs 1500XG: gear ratio 6.4:1 vs 7.3:1; retrieve per crank 97 cm vs 112 cm; weight 405 g vs 410 g; max drag 7 kg vs 6 kg. Same PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 9 Ocea Jigger sizes, weighing 405–790 g with gear ratios of 4.4–7.3:1; the 1500HG is 405 g at 6.4:1, the same weight as the 1500PG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Ocea Jigger size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4000 | 4.4:1 | 785 g | 18 kg | Right only | ¥72,000 | OCEAJG4000 |
| 4000HG | 5.1:1 | 790 g | 18 kg | Right only | ¥72,000 | OCEAJG4000HG |
| 1500PG | 5.1:1 | 405 g | 7.5 kg | Right and left versions | ¥56,700 | Not confirmed |
| 1500HG (this page) | 6.4:1 | 405 g | 7 kg | Right and left versions | ¥56,700 | OCEAJG1500HG |
| 1500XG | 7.3:1 | 410 g | 6 kg | Right and left versions | ¥56,700 | Not confirmed |
| 2000NRPG | 5.1:1 | 595 g | 10 kg | Right and left versions | ¥62,000 | OCEAJG2000NRPG |
| 2000NRMG | 5.7:1 | 580 g | 10 kg | Right and left versions | ¥62,000 | Not confirmed |
| 2000NRHG | 6.2:1 | 595 g | 10 kg | Right and left versions | ¥62,000 | OCEAJG2000NRHG |
| 2000NRXG | 7:1 | 580 g | 10 kg | Right and left versions | ¥62,000 | Not confirmed |
Is there a US version of the Ocea Jigger 1500HG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists OCEAJG1500HG with the same size code (1500HG). gear ratio and weight match after our unit conversion; max drag and retrieve per crank are Not confirmed.
Both official listings use size code 1500HG. Published gear ratio and weight match after unit conversion.
| Item | JDM 1500HG | US OCEAJG1500HG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.4:1 | 6.4:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 405 g (≈ 14.3 oz) | 14.3 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 7 kg (≈ 15.4 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 97 cm (≈ 38.2 in) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
US values are Shimano North America official figures; ≈ values are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Gaps within rounding (0.15 oz, 1 lb, 0.6 in) count as a match.
Side-by-side: Ocea Jigger 1500HG JDM vs USDM → Every Ocea Jigger size: Japan vs OCEA JIGGER →
Ocea Jigger 1500HG vs Ocea Jigger F Custom 1500HG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 1500, 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 1500HG is the Ocea Jigger at ¥56,700 and the most expensive the Ocea Jigger F Custom at ¥62,900.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Ocea Jigger F Custom 1500HG | 430 g | 6.4:1 | 7 kg | ¥62,900 |
Compare
- Other 1500HG reels in our data: Shimano Ocea Jigger F Custom 1500HG
- Other Ocea Jigger sizes: 4000, 4000HG, 1500PG, 1500XG, 2000NRPG, 2000NRMG, 2000NRHG, 2000NRXG
- Shimano Ocea Jigger 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 (オシアジガー) (checked 2026-10-13)