Flex and Win – Take on Sea Monsters with ConfidenceEngineered for the serious angler, the OCEA PLUGGER Flex Drive is designed to give you the upper hand in hard-fought battles with the ocean’s toughest predators. Built with a focus on butt power, this rod uses a blank crafted from low-elasticity, high-rebound materials, offering a natural bend and incredible strength exactly where it's needed most. This design enhances stability and helps you maintain your center of gravity during intense power fights, significantly reducing fatigue. Despite its strength, the rod is not overly stiff—offering the perfect balance between power and flexibility. Ideal for long-distance casting, the natural action of the rod ensures an authentic presentation of swimming plugs, making it a highly versatile tool. With exceptional sensitivity, castability, operability, and power, Shimano is proud to offer a trusted rod series that meets the demands of dedicated saltwater anglers. SKU NUMBER SKU NUMBER SKU NUMBER TOTAL LENGTH (FT) TOTAL LENGTH (M) SECTIONS CLOSED LENGTH (CM) WEIGHT (G) TOP DIAMETER (MM) LURE WEIGHT (G) PE BRAIDED (GOU) MAX DRAG (KG) ANGLE REEL SEAT POSITION (MM) REEL FIXING METHOD CARBON CONTENT JDM CODE S76ML 7'6" 2.29 2 174.9 234 2.5 MAX 80 MAX 4 8 60 385 DOWNLOCK 97.7 352675 * S77M 7'7" 2.31 2 171.2 250 2.6 MAX 100 MAX 5 10 60 410 DOWNLOCK 97.6 352682 * S83M 8'3" 2.51 2 187.1 270 2.6 MAX 100 MAX 5 10 60 435 DOWNLOCK 97.5 352699 * S77MH 7'7" 2.31 2 170.8 324 2.7 MAX 120 MAX 6 12 60 410 DOWNLOCK 96.3 352705 * S83MH 8'3" 2.51 2 183.9 353 2.7 MAX 120 MAX 6 12 60 448 DOWNLOCK 97.5 352712 * S83H 8'3" 2.51 2 183.9 361 2.8 MAX 150 MAX 8 14 60 448 DOWNLOCK 97.6 352729 *
