JDM Tackle Guide

Alpha Tackle Kosuitanago

小粋たなご 振出 · Japan list price ¥5,000–¥6,500 · approx. $68–$79 delivered to US

4 models from 0.90 m (2'11") to 1.50 m (4'11"), in 4- to 7-piece builds.

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥5,000 (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
¥5,0000.90 m (2'11")431 cm (12.2 in)11.5 g (0.41 oz)——————0.4/3 mm4516508591569
¥5,5001.10 m (3'7")531 cm (12.2 in)12.5 g (0.44 oz)——————0.4/3.9 mm4516508591576
¥6,0001.30 m (4'3")631 cm (12.2 in)14 g (0.49 oz)——————0.4/4.9 mm4516508591583
¥6,5001.50 m (4'11")731 cm (12.2 in)16.5 g (0.58 oz)——————0.4/5.9 mm4516508591590

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

90: Japan list price ¥5,000 · Delivered to US approx. $68 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

110: Japan list price ¥5,500 · Delivered to US approx. $72 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

130: Japan list price ¥6,000 · Delivered to US approx. $75 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

150: Japan list price ¥6,500 · Delivered to US approx. $79 (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 size90 · 110 · 130 · 150

In short

Alpha Tackle Kosuitanago (小粋たなご 振出) is a Japan-market rod; ¥5,000–¥6,500 in Japan before tax. 4 models from 0.90 m (2'11") to 1.50 m (4'11"), in 4- to 7-piece builds. Japan list price ¥5,000–¥6,500 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 31 cm (12.2 in) (110).
  • Weights run from 11.5 g (0.41 oz) on the 90 to 16.5 g (0.58 oz) on the 150.
  • At 16.5 g, the 150 is the lightest 1.50 m (4'11") rod we list (of 37 at that length).
  • Japan list price ¥5,000–¥6,500, which is in the bottom quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

How the sizes differ

  • Compared with the 90 (0.9 m), the 110 (1.1 m) is 20 cm longer and 1 g heavier and costs ¥500 more in Japan.
  • Compared with the 110 (1.1 m), the 130 (1.3 m) is 20 cm longer and 2 g heavier and costs ¥500 more in Japan.
  • Compared with the 130 (1.3 m), the 150 (1.5 m) is 20 cm longer and 2 g heavier and costs ¥500 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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