JDM Tackle Guide

Alpha Tackle Deepcruiser GS

ディープクルーザーGS · Japan list price ¥45,000–¥53,000 · approx. $357–$414 delivered to US

4 models from 1.70 m (5'7") to 1.90 m (6'3"), all 1-piece.

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥45,000 (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
¥45,0001.70 m (5'7")1144 cm (56.7 in)870 g (30.7 oz)———#300–600 (1125–2250 g, 39.7–79.4 oz) / 2 kg (4.4 lb)——4.5/15.4 mm4516508515619
¥48,0001.90 m (6'3")1164 cm (64.6 in)930 g (32.8 oz)———#300–600 (1125–2250 g, 39.7–79.4 oz) / 2 kg (4.4 lb)——4.2/15.7 mm4516508515626
¥49,0001.90 m (6'3")1164 cm (64.6 in)980 g (34.6 oz)———#400–800 (1500–3000 g, 52.9–105.8 oz) / 3 kg (6.6 lb)——4.7/17.3 mm4516508515633
¥53,0001.70 m (5'7")1144 cm (56.7 in)900 g (31.7 oz)———#600–1000 (2250–3750 g, 79.4–132.3 oz) / 4 kg (8.8 lb)——4.9/15.8 mm4516508515640

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

172: Japan list price ¥45,000 · Delivered to US approx. $357 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

192: Japan list price ¥48,000 · Delivered to US approx. $378 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

193: Japan list price ¥49,000 · Delivered to US approx. $385 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

174: Japan list price ¥53,000 · Delivered to US approx. $414 (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 size172 · 192 · 193 · 174

In short

Alpha Tackle Deepcruiser GS (ディープクルーザーGS) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Japanese boat fishing; ¥45,000–¥53,000 in Japan before tax. 4 models from 1.70 m (5'7") to 1.90 m (6'3"), all 1-piece. Japan list price ¥45,000–¥53,000 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 144 cm (56.7 in) (172).
  • Weights run from 870 g (30.7 oz) on the 172 to 980 g (34.6 oz) on the 193.
  • Japan list price ¥45,000–¥53,000, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

How the sizes differ

  • Compared with the 172 (1.7 m), the 174 (1.7 m) is the same length and 30 g heavier, takes up to 4 go sinkers (2 go more) and costs ¥8,000 more in Japan.
  • Compared with the 174 (1.7 m), the 192 (1.9 m) is 20 cm longer and 30 g heavier, takes up to 2 go sinkers (2 go less), packs to 164 cm (vs 144 cm) and costs ¥5,000 less in Japan.
  • Compared with the 192 (1.9 m), the 193 (1.9 m) is the same length and 50 g heavier, takes up to 3 go sinkers (1 go more) and costs ¥1,000 more in Japan.

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

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