JDM Tackle Guide

Alpha Tackle Wanjin

湾人磯小継玉網 · Japan list price ¥10,000–¥14,000 · approx. $104–$133 delivered to US

5 models from 3.60 m (11'10") to 6.00 m (19'8"), in 6- to 10-piece builds.

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥10,000 (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
¥10,0003.60 m (11'10")667 cm (26.4 in)485 g (17.1 oz)——————15/23.3 mm4516508522112
¥11,0004.20 m (13'9")767 cm (26.4 in)555 g (19.6 oz)——————15/25.8 mm4516508522129
¥12,0004.80 m (15'9")867 cm (26.4 in)640 g (22.6 oz)——————15/28.3 mm4516508522136
¥13,0005.40 m (17'9")967 cm (26.4 in)730 g (25.7 oz)——————15/30.3 mm4516508522143
¥14,0006.00 m (19'8")1067 cm (26.4 in)835 g (29.5 oz)——————15/32.6 mm4516508522150

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

50-360: Japan list price ¥10,000 · Delivered to US approx. $104 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

50-420: Japan list price ¥11,000 · Delivered to US approx. $111 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

50-480: Japan list price ¥12,000 · Delivered to US approx. $119 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

50-540: Japan list price ¥13,000 · Delivered to US approx. $126 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

50-600: Japan list price ¥14,000 · Delivered to US approx. $133 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.

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In short

Alpha Tackle Wanjin (湾人磯小継玉網) is a Japan-market rod; ¥10,000–¥14,000 in Japan before tax. 5 models from 3.60 m (11'10") to 6.00 m (19'8"), in 6- to 10-piece builds. Japan list price ¥10,000–¥14,000 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 67 cm (26.4 in) (50-360).
  • Weights run from 485 g (17.1 oz) on the 50-360 to 835 g (29.5 oz) on the 50-600.
  • Japan list price ¥10,000–¥14,000, which is in the bottom quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

How the sizes differ

  • Compared with the 50-360, the 50-420 is 60 cm longer and 70 g heavier and costs ¥1,000 more in Japan.
  • Compared with the 50-420, the 50-480 is 60 cm longer and 85 g heavier and costs ¥1,000 more in Japan.
  • Compared with the 50-480, the 50-540 is 60 cm longer and 90 g heavier and costs ¥1,000 more in Japan.
  • Compared with the 50-540, the 50-600 is 60 cm longer and 105 g heavier and costs ¥1,000 more 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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