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Alpha Tackle 24 Alfasonic Tachiuo

24 アルファソニック タチウオ · Japan list price ¥43,000–¥47,000 · approx. $342–$371 delivered to US

3 models from 1.60 m (5'3") to 1.90 m (6'3"), all 2-piece.

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥43,000 (our data, not from eBay)

Japan list price checked 2026-09-21

Can I buy Alpha Tackle in the US?

Alpha Tackle’s official distributor list (checked Nov 2026) names The Fisherman's Hut (Bradenton, Florida) as its US dealer. Whether a US dealer carries this exact model, and in the same sizes, is not stated there — the specs on this page are the Japan-market ones. Maker’s distributor list ›

All sizes & specifications

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Units
SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareLengthPiecesFolded lengthWeightLure weightPE line (go)NylonSinker ratingLeader (go)CarbonTip / butt øJAN
¥43,0001.60 m (5'3")2116 cm (45.7 in)126.5 g (4.5 oz)———#40–100 (150–375 g, 5.3–13.2 oz) / tenya #30–60 (112.5–225 g, 4.0–7.9 oz)——1.8/11.8 mm4516508512687
¥44,0001.80 m (5'11")2136 cm (53.5 in)128 g (4.5 oz)———#40–100 (150–375 g, 5.3–13.2 oz) / tenya #30–60 (112.5–225 g, 4.0–7.9 oz)——1.6/12.5 mm4516508512694
¥47,0001.90 m (6'3")2124.5 cm (49.0 in)127.5 g (4.5 oz)———#40–100 (150–375 g, 5.3–13.2 oz) / tenya #30–60 (112.5–225 g, 4.0–7.9 oz)——1.5/11.6 mm4516508512700

Maker’s figures; conversions are ours.

About these figures

Tap a size to see its current eBay listings at the top of the page. Lengths are the maker's figures; feet and inches are our conversion. Go (号) is the Japanese size number: for sinkers it is an exact weight (1 go = 3.75 g, converted); for line it is a diameter class, printed as published. Source: Alpha Tackle official Japanese site, fetched 2026-09-21; conversions are ours.

Japan price and delivered-to-US estimate

160MH: Japan list price ¥43,000 · Delivered to US approx. $342 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

180MH: Japan list price ¥44,000 · Delivered to US approx. $349 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

190M/FSL: Japan list price ¥47,000 · Delivered to US approx. $371 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.

Page for each size160MH · 180MH · 190M/FSL

In short

Alpha Tackle 24 Alfasonic Tachiuo (24 アルファソニック タチウオ) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Japanese boat fishing; ¥43,000–¥47,000 in Japan before tax. 3 models from 1.60 m (5'3") to 1.90 m (6'3"), all 2-piece. Japan list price ¥43,000–¥47,000 before tax (maker's figure); bought outside Japan from sellers who ship from Japan. Listings for Alpha Tackle are rare (our note).

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The shortest packed length is 116 cm (45.7 in) (160MH).
  • Weights run from 126.5 g (4.5 oz) on the 160MH to 128 g (4.5 oz) on the 180MH.
  • Japan list price ¥43,000–¥47,000, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

How the sizes differ

  • Compared with the 160MH, the 180MH is 20 cm longer and 2 g heavier, packs to 136 cm (vs 116 cm) and costs ¥1,000 more in Japan.
  • Compared with the 180MH, the 190M/FSL is 10 cm longer and the same weight, packs to 124.5 cm (vs 136 cm) and costs ¥3,000 more in Japan.

Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.

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Maker’s warranty. Japan-market models may not be covered by the maker’s overseas warranty or repair service. Check with the seller before you buy.

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