Shimano Basis BG 5-480
ベイシス BG · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16
5-480 · 4.80 m (15'9") · 315 g (11.1 oz) · Japan list price ¥85,500 · approx. $649 delivered to US · all 4 sizes
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥85,500 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)
Japan list price checked 2026-10-16
All sizes & specifications
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| Size | MSRP (Japan) | Compare | Length | Pieces | Folded length | Weight | Lure weight | PE line (go) | Nylon | Sinker rating | Leader (go) | Carbon | Tip / butt ø |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥85,000 | 5.00 m (16'5") | 5 | 111.6 cm (43.9 in) | 307 g (10.8 oz) | — | — | — | #2–10 (7.5–37.5 g, 0.26–1.3 oz) | #3–10 | — | — | ||
| ¥85,500 | 5.00 m (16'5") | 5 | 111.6 cm (43.9 in) | 310 g (10.9 oz) | — | — | — | #5–15 (18.75–56.25 g, 0.66–2.0 oz) | #6–16 | — | — | ||
| ¥85,500 | 4.80 m (15'9") | 5 | 107.4 cm (42.3 in) | 315 g (11.1 oz) | — | — | — | #8–20 (30–75 g, 1.1–2.6 oz) | #8–20 | — | — | ||
| ¥85,500 | 4.20 m (13'9") | 4 | 120.3 cm (47.4 in) | 335 g (11.8 oz) | — | — | — | #10–25 (37.5–93.75 g, 1.3–3.3 oz) | #10–24 | — | — |
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
5-480: Japan list price ¥85,500 · Delivered to US approx. $649 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.
About this item
What the maker's numbers say about this model:
- The Basis BG 5-480: 4.80 m (15'9") long, 5 pieces, 107.4 cm (42.3 in) folded, weighs 315 g (11.1 oz), sinker rating #8–20 (30–75 g, 1.1–2.6 oz) (maker's figures).
- 4 models from 4.20 m (13'9") to 5.00 m (16'5"), in 4- to 5-piece builds.
- The shortest packed length is 107.4 cm (42.3 in) (5-480).
- Weights run from 307 g (10.8 oz) on the 3-500 to 335 g (11.8 oz) on the 6-420K.
- Japan list price ¥85,000–¥85,500, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.
5-480: specs and how it differs
The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥85,500).
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