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Shimano Bottom King Furidashi G480

ボトムキング <振出> · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

G480 · 4.80 m (15'9") · 490 g (17.3 oz) · Japan list price ¥47,900 · approx. $377 delivered to US · all 3 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥47,900 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)

Japan list price checked 2026-10-16

All sizes & specifications

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SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareLengthPiecesFolded lengthWeightLure weightPE line (go)NylonSinker ratingLeader (go)CarbonTip / butt ø
¥46,8005.20 m (17'1")5121.4 cm (47.8 in)470 g (16.6 oz)———#20–35 (75–131.25 g, 2.6–4.6 oz)—95.5%—
¥49,0005.00 m (16'5")5117.5 cm (46.3 in)475 g (16.8 oz)———#20–40 (75–150 g, 2.6–5.3 oz)—98.4%—
¥47,9004.80 m (15'9")5113 cm (44.5 in)490 g (17.3 oz)———#25–50 (93.75–187.5 g, 3.3–6.6 oz)—97.5%—

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

G480: Japan list price ¥47,900 · Delivered to US approx. $377 (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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About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Bottom King Furidashi G480: 4.80 m (15'9") long, 5 pieces, 113 cm (44.5 in) folded, weighs 490 g (17.3 oz), sinker rating #25–50 (93.75–187.5 g, 3.3–6.6 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 3 models from 4.80 m (15'9") to 5.20 m (17'1"), all 5-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 113 cm (44.5 in) (G480).
  • Weights run from 470 g (16.6 oz) on the S520 to 490 g (17.3 oz) on the G480.
  • Carbon content 95.5–98.4% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥46,800–¥49,000, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

G480: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥47,900); it is the shortest of the 3 sizes in this series.

Length4.80 m (15'9")
Pieces5
Folded length113 cm (44.5 in)
Weight490 g (17.3 oz)
Sinker#25–50 (93.75–187.5 g, 3.3–6.6 oz)
Carbon content (%)97.5
  • Versus T500: 0.2 m (0.66 ft) shorter, 15 g (0.5 oz) heavier, 4.5 cm (1.8 in) shorter folded.

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