JDM Tackle Guide

Alpha Tackle Shibuki 21

21 SHIBUKI · Japan list price ¥57,000–¥63,000 · approx. $443–$486 delivered to US

8 models from 1.90 m (6'3") to 2.30 m (7'7"), all 2-piece.

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥58,000 (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
¥58,0002.00 m (6'7")2155 cm (61.0 in)235 g (8.3 oz)———#30–100 (112.5–375 g, 4.0–13.2 oz)#1-6—1.8/11.2 mm4516508033014
¥62,0002.30 m (7'7")2185 cm (72.8 in)255 g (9.0 oz)———#30–100 (112.5–375 g, 4.0–13.2 oz)#1-6—1.8/12.9 mm4516508033021
¥59,0002.00 m (6'7")2155 cm (61.0 in)250 g (8.8 oz)———#40–120 (150–450 g, 5.3–15.9 oz)#1.5-8—2/12.2 mm4516508033038
¥63,0002.30 m (7'7")2185 cm (72.8 in)275 g (9.7 oz)———#40–120 (150–450 g, 5.3–15.9 oz)#1.5-8—2.1/13.4 mm4516508033045
¥57,0001.90 m (6'3")2145 cm (57.1 in)225 g (7.9 oz)———#30–100 (112.5–375 g, 4.0–13.2 oz)#1-6—1.4/10.6 mm4516508033052

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

R 200: Japan list price ¥58,000 · Delivered to US approx. $450 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

R 230: Japan list price ¥62,000 · Delivered to US approx. $479 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

R 201: Japan list price ¥59,000 · Delivered to US approx. $458 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

R 231: Japan list price ¥63,000 · Delivered to US approx. $486 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

F 190: Japan list price ¥57,000 · Delivered to US approx. $443 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

F 220: Japan list price ¥61,000 · Delivered to US approx. $472 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

F 191: Japan list price ¥58,000 · Delivered to US approx. $450 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

F 221: Japan list price ¥62,000 · Delivered to US approx. $479 (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 sizeR 200 · R 230 · R 201 · R 231 · F 190 · F 220 · F 191 · F 221

In short

Alpha Tackle Shibuki 21 (21 SHIBUKI) is a Japan-market rod; ¥57,000–¥63,000 in Japan before tax. 8 models from 1.90 m (6'3") to 2.30 m (7'7"), all 2-piece. Japan list price ¥57,000–¥63,000 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 145 cm (57.1 in) (F 190).
  • Weights run from 225 g (7.9 oz) on the F 190 to 275 g (9.7 oz) on the R 231.
  • Japan list price ¥57,000–¥63,000, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

How the sizes differ

  • The 8 sizes run from 1.9 m to 2.3 m, weigh 225–275 g, take up to 100–120 go sinkers and list at ¥57,000–¥63,000 in Japan.

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

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eBay buyer protection & maker’s warranty

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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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