Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rods
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| Model TD Code | Length | Power | Action | Line Weight PowerPro | Max Drag/ Rod Angle | Lure Weight | Foregrip Length | Reargrip Length | Guide Type | Price |
| OPFTS82MH SHM-3431 | 8 ft. 2 in. 2 pc | Medium-Heavy | Fast | Max 65# | 26 lb/60˚ | 1-1/2 - 4-1/2 oz. | 6.7 in. | 16.8 in. | SiC-MN + RV | $599.99 USD | |
| OPFTS83H SHM-3432 | 8 ft. 3 in. 2 pc | Heavy | Fast | Max 100# | 30 lb/60˚ | 2-1/2 - 6 oz. | 6.7 in. | 16.8 in. | SiC-MN + RV | $599.99 USD | |
| OPFTS88H SHM-3433 | 8 ft. 8 in. 2 pc | Heavy | Fast | Max 100# | 30 lb/60˚ | 2-1/2 - 6 oz. | 6.7 in. | 16.8 in. | SiC-MN + RV | $599.99 USD | |
Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rods utilize Spiral X and Hi-Power X blank construction making them ideal for offshore popping and plugging. The new design is more powerful in the mid-section, provides longer accurate casts, and takes the pressure off of the angler making it easier to pull on big fish.
Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rods Features:
- Hi Power X leads to less ovalization and increased strength to protect from breakage
- Spiral X combined with Hi-Power X provides a best-in-class strength to weight ratio
5 Stars based on 2 reviews
By Claudio
Sarasota, FL
Awesome rod
February 24, 2021
Great rod for bg light weight string back bone highly recommended
Pros
- Strong for those cow tunas
Cons
- None
By Millard
Cape Cod
Great tuna rod
January 13, 2021
A very lightweight rod that I thought would break but never failed with a 160 BFT for the 90 minute fight. This was after casting a 5oz lure for 1/2 hour. You don't get as tired casting like the heavy rods
Pros
- Lightweight
- Exceptionally strong
Cons
- Price
14 Questions &
15 Answers
Nick
from Sacramento, Ca asked:
June 29, 2019
Will this rod matched to 2019 stella 14000 hg handle San Diego bluefin to 150lbs?
1 Answer
It should fit but this reel is a preorder and we would have to size it up to make sure it fits.
Submitted by:
Bernie De Graaf
on July 1, 2019
Aaron
from Gainesville florida asked:
April 20, 2019
Wondering if the penn torque 7500 would pair with the mh or the heavy for casting at the middle grounds in the Gulf of Mexico.
1 Answer
It would pair well with the heavy
Submitted by:
Bernie De Graaf
on May 8, 2019
Jermer Arenas
from Hawaii asked:
May 6, 2018
You folks sell just the bag it self for this rod? 8'8"
1 Answer
Hello Jermer, unfortunately we don't carry just the bag.
Submitted by:
Bernie
on May 7, 2018
Mitchell McConnell
from Rock Hill, South Carolina asked:
August 2, 2022
Would the 83 ocea plugger rod pair well with a Stella 10000 for topwater fishing for tuna 80lbs or less in Panama?
1 Answer
Hi Mitchell, The 8'3 Ocea Plugger rod with the 10k or 14k stella will work well for your needed application. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with!
Submitted by:
Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service
on August 3, 2022
Samuel
from Big Island, Hawaii asked:
February 27, 2022
May I have the actual rod weight for all three model. Really appreciate it. Thank you.
2 Answers
The SHM-3431(med/heavy) weighs 12ounces.
The SHM-3433 (heavy) weighs in at 12.8 ounces
Submitted by:
KRAIG FRIEDMAN
on March 1, 2022
Hi Samuel, According to Shimano, The Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rod model: OPFTS82MH has a rod weight of 20oz, model: OPFTS88H has a rod weight of 19.2oz., and model: OPFTS83H has a rod weight of 19.2oz. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines.
Submitted by:
Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service
on March 2, 2022
Alan
from Alaska asked:
February 15, 2022
Would this rod pair with the Shimano Saragosa SW A 20000?
1 Answer
Hi Alan, What are you fishing for? I would recommend the Shimano OPFTS88H Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rod. https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-opfts88h-ocea-plugger-spinning-rod.html This would balance the best with the Shimano Saragosa 20000 SW A spinning reel. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines.
Submitted by:
Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service
on February 16, 2022
William Lopez
from San Diego, California asked:
December 8, 2021
Greetings,
I would like to know if the rod would be a good fit for a Shimano Stella 20,000 and for a Daiwa Saltiga 18,000 & 14,000? Please advise what is the correct Pole for the 3 reels? I purchased the Reels here at Tackle Direct. Thank you and Happy Holidays!
William
1 Answer
Hi William, What are you targeting? I would recommend the Shimano OPFTS82MH Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rod. Model: OPFTS82MH; TD Code: SHM-3431. https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-opfts82mh-ocea-plugger-spinning-rod.html. This will pair well with your Daiwa Saltiga 14000 size reel. I also would recommend a Black Hole 80G Cape Cod Special Popping Rod. Model: 80G; TD Code: BHR-0027. https://www.tackledirect.com/black-hole-80g-cape-cod-special-popping-rod-graphite.html This will pair great with your Daiwa Saltiga 18000, and Shimano Stella 20000 for offshore fishing applications. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines.
Submitted by:
Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service
on December 9, 2021
Zachary Jones
from Malibu asked:
November 27, 2021
How does this rod connect together since its a 2 piece
1 Answer
Hi Zachary, Since the Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rods are designed as 2 piece models. Simply, take the disconnected top part of the rod and align it with the reel seat and place this inside the handle of the rod. You firmly this press down to create a snug and tight fit. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with.Tight Lines.
Submitted by:
Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service
on December 1, 2021
Puma
from IL asked:
November 22, 2021
Hi, can I use this rod shore fishing with my Stella 8000?
1 Answer
Hi Puma, The Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rods are intended to be used for casting lures to tuna. This rod could be used for casting lures off the shore. Keep in mind that you want to keep the lures your using within the recommended range of 4 1/2 or less. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines.
Submitted by:
Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service
on November 24, 2021
Thuy Nguyen
from TX asked:
October 5, 2021
Would the MH 8'2" pair well with a Shimano Stella 8000SW?
1 Answer
Thuy,
THe Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle spinning rod OPFTS82MH will pair nicely with the Shimano Stella SW 8000HGC spinning reel. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.
Submitted by:
Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service
on October 5, 2021
Guillermo Mendez
from Denver asked:
April 24, 2021
This rod is made in Japan.
1 Answer
Yes, these rods are made in Japan.
Submitted by:
Austin - TackleDirect Customer Service
on May 6, 2021
John
from OR asked:
March 2, 2020
Does it have a Rubber Butt Cap or a Gimbal?
1 Answer
EVA foam butt cap without a gimbal underneath.
Submitted by:
Brian
on March 18, 2020
Joshua R.
from Stewartville, MN asked:
December 8, 2019
Please explain the max drag at 60 degree part of the description. I was hoping to pair a twin power to one of these rods however the reels I wish to use all have max drags over 50lbs. My intentions are to use the setup for AJs, yellowfin tuna, large esox, Grouper, and salmon.
Respectfully,
Joshua R.
1 Answer
The max drag/angle of the rod is what Shimano suggests as the max drag to put on the rod at a 60* angle of the rod during a fight. No need to get a protractor out, that is most likely the angle the rod was tested on a machine and means you should keep from raising the rod too high to the sky when fighting a fish...
Also - While the reels you are using may have a max drag rating of 50lbs, you are most likely not utilizing all of that while fighting a fish as 50lbs of drag would be extremely difficult to fight a fish on a popping rod for any period of time, not to mention increasing the risk of a number of failures. I'd recommend a drag rating of 1/3 to no more than 1/2 the breaking strength of the line used.
Submitted by:
Ryan
on December 13, 2019
Will
from Mandeville, Louisiana asked:
June 28, 2019
Is this rod only for spinning reels?
1 Answer
Hi Sir! Thanks for the question! Yes, that is correct. The Shimano Ocea Plugger Full Throttle Spinning Rods can only be used with spinning reels.
Submitted by:
Christopher Riegel
on July 1, 2019
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