JDM Tackle Guide

Alpha Tackle Tenkara ST

テンカラST · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-09-21

3 models from 3.00 m (9'10") to 3.60 m (11'10"), in 8- to 9-piece builds.

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For reference only: Japan list price open price (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
open price3.00 m (9'10")846 cm (18.1 in)66 g (2.3 oz)——————0.8/11.6 mm4516508681499
open price3.30 m (10'10")852 cm (20.5 in)78 g (2.8 oz)——————0.8/12.8 mm4516508681505
open price3.60 m (11'10")952 cm (20.5 in)88 g (3.1 oz)——————0.8/14.2 mm4516508681512

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.

Page for each size30 · 33 · 36

In short

Alpha Tackle Tenkara ST (テンカラST) is a Japan-market rod. 3 models from 3.00 m (9'10") to 3.60 m (11'10"), in 8- to 9-piece builds. Outside Japan it is bought from sellers who ship from Japan; this page shows current eBay listings for your country where there are any. 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 46 cm (18.1 in) (30).
  • Weights run from 66 g (2.3 oz) on the 30 to 88 g (3.1 oz) on the 36.

How the sizes differ

  • Compared with the 30 (3 m), the 33 (3.3 m) is 30 cm longer and 12 g heavier and packs to 52 cm (vs 46 cm).
  • Compared with the 33 (3.3 m), the 36 (3.6 m) is 30 cm longer and 10 g heavier.

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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