Ocea Jigger CT 2500HG at a glance
| Weight | 605 g (≈ 21.3 oz) · Ocea Jigger CT range 590–605 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 · 117 cm (≈ 46.1 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 12 kg (≈ 26.5 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 3 gō 670 m (733 yd), 4 gō 500 m (547 yd), 5 gō 400 m (437 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 60 mm dia. / 29 mm width |
| Same body as | 2501HG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥98,000 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: JGCT2500HG Details |
What are the Ocea Jigger CT 2500HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Ocea Jigger CT 2500HG at 605 g (≈ 21.3 oz), 6.2:1 gear ratio, 12 kg (≈ 26.5 lb) max drag. 5 of the 16 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 605 g (≈ 21.3 oz) |
| Max drag | 12 kg (≈ 26.5 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Not confirmed |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 2500HG |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 3-670, 4-500, 5-400 |
| Retrieve per crank | 117 cm (≈ 46.1 in) |
| Spool | 60 mm dia. / 29 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 7/1 |
| Handle length | 88/100 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 049100 (2500HG) |
| JAN code | 4969363049100 (2500HG) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| Line counter | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥98,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 21.3 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 46.1 in; max drag: 26.5 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 Ocea Jigger CT 2500HG?
¥98,000 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 2500HG (product code 049100 (2500HG)), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 6 Ocea Jigger CT sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥96,000–¥98,000; the 2500HG is at the high end. The 2500MG, 2501MG and 2501HG 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 CT 2500HG weigh?
605 g (≈ 21.3 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 6 Ocea Jigger CT sizes the range is 590–605 g: the lightest is the 2000HG and the heaviest the 2501HG. The 2500MG, 2501MG and 2501HG list the same weight.
What is the Ocea Jigger CT 2500HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
6.2:1, with 117 cm (≈ 46.1 in) of line per handle turn. Other 2500 sizes in the same series: 2500MG 5.7:1 (107 cm).
How much drag does the Ocea Jigger CT 2500HG have?
Max drag 12 kg (≈ 26.5 lb).
How much line does the Ocea Jigger CT 2500HG 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 3-670 means size 3 gō and 670 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 3-670, 4-500, 5-400 | 3 gō–733 yd, 4 gō–547 yd, 5 gō–437 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 CT 2500HG have?
7/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Ocea Jigger CT 2500HG have?
Handle length 88/100 mm; handle side not confirmed. Spool: 60 mm dia. / 29 mm width.
How does the 2500HG differ from other Ocea Jigger CT sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 2500):
- 2500HG vs 2500MG: gear ratio 6.2:1 vs 5.7:1; retrieve per crank 117 cm vs 107 cm; max drag 12 kg vs 13 kg. Same weight, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 6 Ocea Jigger CT sizes, weighing 590–605 g with gear ratios of 5.7–6.2:1; the 2500HG is 605 g at 6.2:1, the same weight as the 2500MG, 2501MG and 2501HG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Ocea Jigger CT size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000HG | 6.2:1 | 590 g | 12 kg | Not confirmed | ¥96,000 | JGCT2000HG |
| 2001HG | 6.2:1 | 590 g | 12 kg | Not confirmed | ¥96,000 | JGCT2001HG |
| 2500MG | 5.7:1 | 605 g | 13 kg | Not confirmed | ¥98,000 | JGCT2500MG |
| 2501MG | 5.7:1 | 605 g | 13 kg | Not confirmed | ¥98,000 | JGCT2501MG |
| 2500HG (this page) | 6.2:1 | 605 g | 12 kg | Not confirmed | ¥98,000 | JGCT2500HG |
| 2501HG | 6.2:1 | 605 g | 12 kg | Not confirmed | ¥98,000 | JGCT2501HG |
Is there a US version of the Ocea Jigger CT 2500HG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists JGCT2500HG with the same size code (2500HG). gear ratio and weight match after our unit conversion; max drag and retrieve per crank are Not confirmed.
Both official listings use size code 2500HG. Published gear ratio and weight match after unit conversion.
| Item | JDM 2500HG | US JGCT2500HG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 605 g (≈ 21.3 oz) | 21.3 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 12 kg (≈ 26.5 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 117 cm (≈ 46.1 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 CT 2500HG JDM vs USDM → Every Ocea Jigger CT size: Japan vs OCEA JIGGER CT →
Ocea Jigger CT 2500HG vs Ocea Jigger LD 2500HG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 2500, 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 2500HG is the Ocea Jigger LD at ¥72,000 and the most expensive the Ocea Jigger CT at ¥98,000.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Ocea Jigger LD 2500HG | 690 g | 6.2:1 | 20 kg | ¥72,000 |
| Shimano Ocea Jigger LD 2500MG | 690 g | 5.7:1 | 20 kg | ¥72,000 |
Compare
- Other 2500HG reels in our data: Shimano Nasci 2500HG, Shimano Nexave 2500HG, Shimano Ocea Jigger LD 2500HG, Shimano Sedona 2500HG
- Other Ocea Jigger CT sizes: 2000HG, 2001HG, 2500MG, 2501MG, 2501HG
- Shimano Ocea Jigger CT 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 CT) (checked 2026-10-13)