Ocea Jigger LD 2500MG at a glance
| Weight | 690 g (≈ 24.3 oz) · lightest of 2 Ocea Jigger LD sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 · 107 cm (≈ 42.1 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 20 kg (≈ 44.1 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. / 33 mm width |
| Same body as | 2500HG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥72,000 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: OCEAJGLD2500MG Details |
What are the Ocea Jigger LD 2500MG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Ocea Jigger LD 2500MG at 690 g (≈ 24.3 oz), 5.7:1 gear ratio, 20 kg (≈ 44.1 lb) max drag. 4 of the 16 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 690 g (≈ 24.3 oz) |
| Max drag | 20 kg (≈ 44.1 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right and left versions |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 2500MG RIGHT, 2501MG LEFT |
| 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 | 107 cm (≈ 42.1 in) |
| Spool | 60 mm dia. / 33 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 8/1 |
| Handle length | 105 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 046581 (2500MG RIGHT) / 048653 (2501MG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363046581 (2500MG RIGHT) / 4969363048653 (2501MG LEFT) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| Line counter | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥72,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 24.3 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 42.1 in; max drag: 44.1 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 LD 2500MG?
¥72,000 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 2500MG (product code 046581 (2500MG RIGHT) / 048653 (2501MG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 2 Ocea Jigger LD sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥72,000; the 2500MG is at the low end. The 2500HG 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 Ocea Jigger LD 2500MG weigh?
690 g (≈ 24.3 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 2 Ocea Jigger LD sizes the range is 690 g: the lightest is the 2500MG and the heaviest the 2500HG. The 2500HG lists the same weight.
What is the Ocea Jigger LD 2500MG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.7:1, with 107 cm (≈ 42.1 in) of line per handle turn. Other 2500 sizes in the same series: 2500HG 6.2:1 (117 cm).
How much drag does the Ocea Jigger LD 2500MG have?
Max drag 20 kg (≈ 44.1 lb).
How much line does the Ocea Jigger LD 2500MG 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 LD 2500MG have?
8/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Ocea Jigger LD 2500MG have?
Handle length 105 mm; handle side: Right and left versions; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type D. Spool: 60 mm dia. / 33 mm width.
How does the 2500MG differ from other Ocea Jigger LD sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 2500):
- 2500MG vs 2500HG: gear ratio 5.7:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 107 cm vs 117 cm. Same weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 2 Ocea Jigger LD sizes, weighing 690 g with gear ratios of 5.7–6.2:1; the 2500MG is 690 g at 5.7:1, the same weight as the 2500HG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Ocea Jigger LD size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500MG (this page) | 5.7:1 | 690 g | 20 kg | Right and left versions | ¥72,000 | OCEAJGLD2500MG |
| 2500HG | 6.2:1 | 690 g | 20 kg | Right and left versions | ¥72,000 | OCEAJGLD2500HG |
Is there a US version of the Ocea Jigger LD 2500MG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists OCEAJGLD2500MG with the same size code (2500MG). gear ratio and weight match after our unit conversion; max drag and retrieve per crank are Not confirmed.
Both official listings use size code 2500MG. Published gear ratio and weight match after unit conversion.
| Item | JDM 2500MG | US OCEAJGLD2500MG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 | 5.7:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 690 g (≈ 24.3 oz) | 24.3 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 20 kg (≈ 44.1 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 107 cm (≈ 42.1 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 LD 2500MG JDM vs USDM → Every Ocea Jigger LD size: Japan vs OCEA JIGGER LD →
Ocea Jigger LD 2500MG vs Ocea Jigger CT 2500MG
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 2500MG 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 CT 2500MG | 605 g | 5.7:1 | 13 kg | ¥98,000 |
| Shimano Ocea Jigger CT 2500HG | 605 g | 6.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥98,000 |
Compare
- Other 2500MG reels in our data: Shimano Ocea Jigger CT 2500MG
- Other Ocea Jigger LD sizes: 2500HG
- Shimano Ocea Jigger LD 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 LD) (checked 2026-10-13)