Alpha Tackle Boran PE
ボランPE · Japan list price ¥3,400–¥3,700 · approx. $57–$59 delivered to US
4 sizes. The lightest is 1000/PE0.6 at 230 g (8.1 oz); the heaviest is 4000/PE1.5 at 300 g (10.6 oz).
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥3,400 (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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| Size | MSRP (Japan) | Compare | Weight | Gear | Retrieve / turn | Max drag | PE line | Nylon | Handle | Bearings | Spool ø | JAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥3,400 | 230 g (8.1 oz) | 5.2 | — | 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) | PE 0.6-150m | — | — | — | — | 4516508606591 | ||
| ¥3,500 | 260 g (9.2 oz) | 5.2 | — | 4.5 kg (9.9 lb) | PE 0.8-150m | — | — | — | — | 4516508606607 | ||
| ¥3,600 | 275 g (9.7 oz) | 5.2 | — | 4.5 kg (9.9 lb) | PE 1.0-150m | — | — | — | — | 4516508606614 | ||
| ¥3,700 | 300 g (10.6 oz) | 5.2 | — | 5.5 kg (12.1 lb) | PE 1.5-150m | — | — | — | — | 4516508606621 |
Maker’s figures; conversions are ours.
About these figures
Tap a size to see its current eBay listings at the top of the page. Bearings = ball / roller. Line capacity is the maker's guideline. PE is braided line (polyethylene fibre); its Japanese size number (go, 号) marks thickness, not breaking strength. Source: Alpha Tackle official Japanese site, fetched 2026-09-21; conversions are ours.
Japan price and delivered-to-US estimate
1000/PE0.6: Japan list price ¥3,400 · Delivered to US approx. $57 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
2000/PE0.8: Japan list price ¥3,500 · Delivered to US approx. $57 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
3000/PE1.0: Japan list price ¥3,600 · Delivered to US approx. $58 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
4000/PE1.5: Japan list price ¥3,700 · Delivered to US approx. $59 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.
In short
Alpha Tackle Boran PE (ボランPE) is a Japan-market spinning reel; ¥3,400–¥3,700 in Japan before tax. 4 sizes. The lightest is 1000/PE0.6 at 230 g (8.1 oz); the heaviest is 4000/PE1.5 at 300 g (10.6 oz). Japan list price ¥3,400–¥3,700 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:
- Every size has a 5.2:1 gear ratio.
- Max drag ranges from 3.5 kg to 5.5 kg (7.7 lb to 12.1 lb).
- Japan list price ¥3,400–¥3,700, which is in the bottom quarter (by Japan list price) of the 93 spinning reel series we list.
How the sizes differ
- Compared with the 1000/PE0.6, the 2000/PE0.8 is 30 g heavier, has 4.5 kg max drag (vs 3.5 kg) and costs ¥100 more in Japan.
- Compared with the 2000/PE0.8, the 3000/PE1.0 is 15 g heavier and costs ¥100 more in Japan.
- Compared with the 3000/PE1.0, the 4000/PE1.5 is 25 g heavier, has 5.5 kg max drag (vs 4.5 kg) and costs ¥100 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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