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Alpha Tackle Multi Caster HI 4-400 Ento

マルチキャスターHI · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-09-21

4-400 Ento · 4.00 m (13'1") · 244 g (8.6 oz) · all 17 sizes

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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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SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareLengthPiecesFolded lengthWeightLure weightPE line (go)NylonSinker ratingLeader (go)CarbonTip / butt øJAN
open price4.50 m (14'9")5103 cm (40.6 in)181 g (6.4 oz)———#1–4 (3.75–15 g, 0.13–0.53 oz)—48%1.1/19.4 mm4516508633535
open price5.40 m (17'9")6103 cm (40.6 in)255 g (9.0 oz)———#1–4 (3.75–15 g, 0.13–0.53 oz)—51%1.1/22.5 mm4516508633542
open price4.50 m (14'9")5103 cm (40.6 in)214 g (7.5 oz)———#2–5 (7.5–18.75 g, 0.26–0.66 oz)—48%1.3/20.4 mm4516508633559
open price5.40 m (17'9")6103 cm (40.6 in)294 g (10.4 oz)———#2–5 (7.5–18.75 g, 0.26–0.66 oz)—51%1.3/23.4 mm4516508633566
open price3.60 m (11'10")4103 cm (40.6 in)180 g (6.3 oz)———#5–8 (18.75–30 g, 0.66–1.1 oz)—43%1.3/23 mm4516508633573

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.

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About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Multi Caster HI 4-400 Ento: 4.00 m (13'1") long, 4 pieces, 113 cm (44.5 in) folded, weighs 244 g (8.6 oz), sinker rating #10–15 (37.5–56.25 g, 1.3–2.0 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 17 models from 3.60 m (11'10") to 5.40 m (17'9"), in 4- to 6-piece builds.
  • The shortest packed length is 103 cm (40.6 in) (1.5-450).
  • Weights run from 180 g (6.3 oz) on the 3-360 to 504 g (17.8 oz) on the 6-540 Ento.
  • Carbon content 43–65% depending on the model.

4-400 Ento: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size.

Length4.00 m (13'1")
Pieces4
Folded length113 cm (44.5 in)
Weight244 g (8.6 oz)
Sinker#10–15 (37.5–56.25 g, 1.3–2.0 oz)
Tip / butt diameter (mm)1.6/20.8
Carbon content (%)56
JAN code4516508634976
  • Versus 3-540 Ento: 1.4 m (4.59 ft) shorter, 110 g (3.9 oz) lighter, 9 cm (3.5 in) longer folded.
  • Versus 4-450 Ento: 0.5 m (1.64 ft) shorter, 42 g (1.5 oz) lighter, 8 cm (3.1 in) longer folded.

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