JDM Tackle Guide

Alpha Tackle Kaijin 22 Otoshikomi

kaijin 落し込み · Japan list price ¥34,000–¥38,000 · approx. $277–$306 delivered to US

6 models from 2.05 m (6'9") to 2.35 m (7'9"), all 2-piece.

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥34,000 (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
¥34,0002.05 m (6'9")2158 cm (62.2 in)150 g (5.3 oz)———#40–100 (150–375 g, 5.3–13.2 oz)——1.9/12.6 mm4516508519570
¥36,0002.25 m (7'5")2178 cm (70.1 in)160 g (5.6 oz)———#40–100 (150–375 g, 5.3–13.2 oz)——1.8/12.5 mm4516508519587
¥36,0002.15 m (7'1")2152 cm (59.8 in)235 g (8.3 oz)———#40–100 (150–375 g, 5.3–13.2 oz)——1.7/13 mm4516508519549
¥36,0002.15 m (7'1")2152 cm (59.8 in)235 g (8.3 oz)———#40–100 (150–375 g, 5.3–13.2 oz)——1.7/13 mm4516508519556
¥38,0002.35 m (7'9")2177.5 cm (69.9 in)325 g (11.5 oz)———#60–180 (225–675 g, 7.9–23.8 oz)——1.8/15.7 mm4516508519563

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

73-205Light: Japan list price ¥34,000 · Delivered to US approx. $277 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

64-225Light: Japan list price ¥36,000 · Delivered to US approx. $292 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

64-215MH: Japan list price ¥36,000 · Delivered to US approx. $292 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

73-215MH: Japan list price ¥36,000 · Delivered to US approx. $292 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

73-235H: Japan list price ¥38,000 · Delivered to US approx. $306 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

73-205H: Japan list price ¥37,000 · Delivered to US approx. $299 (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 size73-205Light · 64-225Light · 64-215MH · 73-215MH · 73-235H · 73-205H

In short

Alpha Tackle Kaijin 22 Otoshikomi (kaijin 落し込み) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Japanese boat fishing; ¥34,000–¥38,000 in Japan before tax. 6 models from 2.05 m (6'9") to 2.35 m (7'9"), all 2-piece. Japan list price ¥34,000–¥38,000 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 148 cm (58.3 in) (73-205H).
  • Weights run from 150 g (5.3 oz) on the 73-205Light to 325 g (11.5 oz) on the 73-235H.
  • Japan list price ¥34,000–¥38,000, which is in the lower-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

How the sizes differ

  • Compared with the 73-205Light, the 73-205H is the same length and 175 g heavier, takes up to 180 go sinkers (80 go more), packs to 148 cm (vs 158 cm) and costs ¥3,000 more in Japan.
  • Compared with the 73-205H, the 64-215MH is 10 cm longer and 90 g lighter, takes up to 100 go sinkers (80 go less), packs to 152 cm (vs 148 cm) and costs ¥1,000 less in Japan.
  • Compared with the 73-215MH, the 64-225Light is 10 cm longer and 75 g lighter and packs to 178 cm (vs 152 cm).
  • Compared with the 64-225Light, the 73-235H is 10 cm longer and 165 g heavier, takes up to 180 go sinkers (80 go more), packs to 177.5 cm (vs 178 cm) and costs ¥2,000 more in Japan.

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

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