JDM Tackle Guide

Alpha Tackle B.I.D Wakasagi

B.I.Dワカサギ · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-09-21

8 models from 0.40 m (1'4") to 0.65 m (2'2"), in 2- to 3-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 price0.40 m (1'4")226 cm (10.2 in)65 g (2.3 oz)———#1–5 (3.75–18.75 g, 0.13–0.66 oz)———4516508683455
open price0.60 m (2'0")327 cm (10.6 in)80 g (2.8 oz)———#1–5 (3.75–18.75 g, 0.13–0.66 oz)———4516508683462
open price0.40 m (1'4")226 cm (10.2 in)79 g (2.8 oz)———#1–5 (3.75–18.75 g, 0.13–0.66 oz)———4516508683479
open price0.65 m (2'2")236 cm (14.2 in)83 g (2.9 oz)———#1–5 (3.75–18.75 g, 0.13–0.66 oz)———4516508683486
open price0.40 m (1'4")226 cm (10.2 in)65 g (2.3 oz)———#1–5 (3.75–18.75 g, 0.13–0.66 oz)———4516508683493

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 sizeFuridashi 40 · Furidashi 60 · Namitsugi 40 · Namitsugi 65 · Furidashi Set 40 · Furidashi Set 60 · Namitsugi Set 40 · Namitsugi Set 65

In short

Alpha Tackle B.I.D Wakasagi (B.I.Dワカサギ) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Wakasagi (pond smelt). 8 models from 0.40 m (1'4") to 0.65 m (2'2"), in 2- to 3-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 26 cm (10.2 in) (Furidashi 40).
  • Weights run from 65 g (2.3 oz) on the Furidashi 40 to 83 g (2.9 oz) on the Namitsugi Set 65.
  • At 65 g, the Furidashi 40 is the lightest 0.40 m (1'4") rod we list (of 4 at that length).

How the sizes differ

  • The 8 sizes run from 0.4 m to 0.65 m and weigh 65–83 g.

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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