Alpha Tackle Kaijin Setouchimebaru
海人 瀬戸内メバル · Japan list price ¥30,000–¥34,000 · approx. $248–$277 delivered to US
2 models from 3.55 m (11'8") to 4.80 m (15'9"), in 3- to 4-piece builds.
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥30,000 (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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| Size | MSRP (Japan) | Compare | Length | Pieces | Folded length | Weight | Lure weight | PE line (go) | Nylon | Sinker rating | Leader (go) | Carbon | Tip / butt ø | JAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥30,000 | 3.55 m (11'8") | 3 | 122.5 cm (48.2 in) | 150 g (5.3 oz) | — | — | — | #15–30 (56.25–112.5 g, 2.0–4.0 oz) | — | 85% | 1.6/12.7 mm | 4516508518825 | ||
| ¥34,000 | 4.80 m (15'9") | 4 | 127 cm (50.0 in) | 170 g (6.0 oz) | — | — | — | #15–30 (56.25–112.5 g, 2.0–4.0 oz) | — | 98% | 2.1/14.5 mm | 4516508519112 |
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
355: Japan list price ¥30,000 · Delivered to US approx. $248 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
480T: Japan list price ¥34,000 · Delivered to US approx. $277 (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 Kaijin Setouchimebaru (海人 瀬戸内メバル) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Japanese boat fishing; ¥30,000–¥34,000 in Japan before tax. 2 models from 3.55 m (11'8") to 4.80 m (15'9"), in 3- to 4-piece builds. Japan list price ¥30,000–¥34,000 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 122.5 cm (48.2 in) (355).
- Weights run from 150 g (5.3 oz) on the 355 to 170 g (6.0 oz) on the 480T.
- Carbon content 85–98% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥30,000–¥34,000, which is in the lower-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- Compared with the 355 (3.55 m), the 480T is 125 cm longer and 20 g heavier, packs to 127 cm (vs 122.5 cm) and costs ¥4,000 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.