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Shimano Arciela Aomono

アルシエラ アオモノ · Japan list price ¥93,000–¥95,000 · approx. $703–$717 delivered to US

2 models from 2.15 m (7'1") to 2.35 m (7'9"), all 2-piece.

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥95,000 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)

Japan list price checked 2026-10-16

All sizes & specifications

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Units
SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareLengthPiecesFolded lengthWeightLure weightPE line (go)NylonSinker ratingLeader (go)CarbonTip / butt ø
¥95,0002.35 m (7'9")2199.2 cm (78.4 in)500 g (17.6 oz)———#60–150 (225–562.5 g, 7.9–19.8 oz)—68.9%—
¥93,0002.15 m (7'1")2179.2 cm (70.6 in)490 g (17.3 oz)———#80–200 (300–750 g, 10.6–26.5 oz)—70.6%—

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. Specs: Shimano 2026 printed catalog (figures only). Not affiliated with Shimano. Conversions are ours.

Japan price and delivered-to-US estimate

MH235: Japan list price ¥95,000 · Delivered to US approx. $717 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

H215: Japan list price ¥93,000 · Delivered to US approx. $703 (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 sizeMH235 · H215

In short

Shimano Arciela Aomono (アルシエラ アオモノ) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Japanese boat fishing; ¥93,000–¥95,000 in Japan before tax. 2 models from 2.15 m (7'1") to 2.35 m (7'9"), all 2-piece. Japan list price ¥93,000–¥95,000 before tax (maker's figure); bought outside Japan from sellers who ship from Japan.

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The shortest packed length is 179.2 cm (70.6 in) (H215).
  • Weights run from 490 g (17.3 oz) on the H215 to 500 g (17.6 oz) on the MH235.
  • Carbon content 68.9–70.6% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥93,000–¥95,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

How the sizes differ

  • Compared with the H215, the MH235 is 20 cm longer and 10 g heavier, takes up to 150 go sinkers (50 go less), packs to 199.2 cm (vs 179.2 cm) and costs ¥2,000 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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