JDM Tackle Guide

Alpha Tackle Ocean Park VX

オーシャンパークVX · Japan list price ¥12,000–¥13,000 · approx. $119–$126 delivered to US

4 models from 3.00 m (9'10") to 3.50 m (11'6"), all 4-piece.

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥12,000 (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
¥12,0003.00 m (9'10")488 cm (34.6 in)215 g (7.6 oz)———#0.5–15 (1.88–56.25 g, 0.07–2.0 oz)#3.0-1066%1.6/25 mm4516508633412
¥12,5003.50 m (11'6")4100 cm (39.4 in)260 g (9.2 oz)———#0.5–15 (1.88–56.25 g, 0.07–2.0 oz)#3.0-1066%1.6/27 mm4516508633429
¥12,5003.00 m (9'10")488 cm (34.6 in)240 g (8.5 oz)———#0.5–18 (1.88–67.5 g, 0.07–2.4 oz)#4.0-1266%2/25 mm4516508633436
¥13,0003.50 m (11'6")4100 cm (39.4 in)275 g (9.7 oz)———#0.5–18 (1.88–67.5 g, 0.07–2.4 oz)#4.0-1266%2/27 mm4516508633443

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

Red Snapper 300M: Japan list price ¥12,000 · Delivered to US approx. $119 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Red Snapper 350M: Japan list price ¥12,500 · Delivered to US approx. $122 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Blue Runner 300H: Japan list price ¥12,500 · Delivered to US approx. $122 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Blue Runner 350H: Japan list price ¥13,000 · Delivered to US approx. $126 (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 sizeRed Snapper 300M · Red Snapper 350M · Blue Runner 300H · Blue Runner 350H

In short

Alpha Tackle Ocean Park VX (オーシャンパークVX) is a Japan-market rod; ¥12,000–¥13,000 in Japan before tax. 4 models from 3.00 m (9'10") to 3.50 m (11'6"), all 4-piece. Japan list price ¥12,000–¥13,000 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 88 cm (34.6 in) (Blue Runner 300H).
  • Weights run from 215 g (7.6 oz) on the Red Snapper 300M to 275 g (9.7 oz) on the Blue Runner 350H.
  • 66% carbon.
  • Japan list price ¥12,000–¥13,000, which is in the bottom quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

How the sizes differ

  • Compared with the Red Snapper 300M, the Blue Runner 300H is the same length and 25 g heavier, takes up to 18 go sinkers (3 go more) and costs ¥500 more in Japan.
  • Compared with the Blue Runner 300H, the Red Snapper 350M is 50 cm longer and 20 g heavier, takes up to 15 go sinkers (3 go less) and packs to 100 cm (vs 88 cm).
  • Compared with the Red Snapper 350M, the Blue Runner 350H is the same length and 15 g heavier, takes up to 18 go sinkers (3 go more) 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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