JDM Tackle Guide

Alpha Tackle HEAD Quarter

Japan list price ¥65,000–¥120,000 · approx. $501–$897 delivered to US

17 models from 1.60 m (5'3") to 2.15 m (7'1"), in 1- to 2-piece builds.

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥115,000 (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
¥115,0001.75 m (5'9")1175 cm (68.9 in)535 g (18.9 oz)———#100–300 (375–1125 g, 13.2–39.7 oz)#20-50—2.4/15.3 mm4516508033243
¥110,0001.60 m (5'3")1160 cm (63.0 in)526 g (18.6 oz)———#100–350 (375–1312.5 g, 13.2–46.3 oz)#30-60—2.5/15.3 mm4516508033250
¥120,0001.75 m (5'9")1175 cm (68.9 in)550 g (19.4 oz)———#100–350 (375–1312.5 g, 13.2–46.3 oz)#30-60—2.6/15.3 mm4516508033236
¥70,0001.70 m (5'7")1170 cm (66.9 in)481 g (17.0 oz)———#100–250 (375–937.5 g, 13.2–33.1 oz)#20-50—2.4/15.3 mm4516508032611
¥80,0001.70 m (5'7")1170 cm (66.9 in)503 g (17.7 oz)———#100–300 (375–1125 g, 13.2–39.7 oz)#30-60—2.5/15.3 mm4516508032628

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

NEW STANDING BOUT 1752S: Japan list price ¥115,000 · Delivered to US approx. $861 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

NEW STANDING BOUT 1603S: Japan list price ¥110,000 · Delivered to US approx. $825 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

NEW STANDING BOUT 1753S: Japan list price ¥120,000 · Delivered to US approx. $897 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

STANDING BOUT 172: Japan list price ¥70,000 · Delivered to US approx. $537 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

STANDING BOUT 173: Japan list price ¥80,000 · Delivered to US approx. $609 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

STANDING BOUT 172ST: Japan list price ¥105,000 · Delivered to US approx. $789 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

STANDING BOUT 173ST: Japan list price ¥110,000 · Delivered to US approx. $825 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

STANDING BOUT 182S: Japan list price ¥90,000 · Delivered to US approx. $681 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

STANDING BOUT 183S: Japan list price ¥95,000 · Delivered to US approx. $717 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

STANDING BOUT 173 SP: Japan list price ¥95,000 · Delivered to US approx. $717 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

STANDING BOUT 183S SP: Japan list price ¥100,000 · Delivered to US approx. $753 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

STANDING BOUT 1652: Japan list price ¥80,000 · Delivered to US approx. $609 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

STANDING BOUT 1655: Japan list price ¥120,000 · Delivered to US approx. $897 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

STANDING BOUT 184SW: Japan list price ¥105,000 · Delivered to US approx. $789 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

SPINNING BOUT 215: Japan list price ¥65,000 · Delivered to US approx. $501 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

SPINNING BOUT 200: Japan list price ¥75,000 · Delivered to US approx. $573 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

BLUE BOUT 210: Japan list price ¥70,000 · Delivered to US approx. $537 (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 sizeNEW STANDING BOUT 1752S · NEW STANDING BOUT 1603S · NEW STANDING BOUT 1753S · STANDING BOUT 172 · STANDING BOUT 173 · STANDING BOUT 172ST · STANDING BOUT 173ST · STANDING BOUT 182S · STANDING BOUT 183S · STANDING BOUT 173 SP · STANDING BOUT 183S SP · STANDING BOUT 1652 · STANDING BOUT 1655 · STANDING BOUT 184SW · SPINNING BOUT 215 · SPINNING BOUT 200 · BLUE BOUT 210

In short

Alpha Tackle HEAD Quarter (HEAD QUARTER) is a Japan-market rod; ¥65,000–¥120,000 in Japan before tax. 17 models from 1.60 m (5'3") to 2.15 m (7'1"), in 1- to 2-piece builds. Japan list price ¥65,000–¥120,000 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 142.5 cm (56.1 in) (SPINNING BOUT 200).
  • Weights run from 370 g (13.1 oz) on the SPINNING BOUT 215 to 795 g (28.0 oz) on the STANDING BOUT 1655.
  • Japan list price ¥65,000–¥120,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

How the sizes differ

  • The 17 sizes run from 1.6 m to 2.15 m, weigh 370–795 g, take up to 150–400 go sinkers and list at ¥65,000–¥120,000 in Japan.

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

Before you buy

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eBay buyer protection & maker’s warranty

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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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