Shimano Colt Sniper BB LSJ
コルトスナイパー BB LSJ · Japan list price ¥21,800–¥22,700 · approx. $189–$196 delivered to US
4 models from 2.90 m (9'6") to 3.05 m (10'0"), all 2-piece.
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥21,800 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥21,800 | 2.90 m (9'6") | 2 | 148.5 cm (58.5 in) | 177 g (6.2 oz) | —jig max 42 g (1.5 oz) | #MAX2 | — | — | — | 98.5% | — | ||
| ¥22,300 | 3.05 m (10'0") | 2 | 156 cm (61.4 in) | 188 g (6.6 oz) | —jig max 42 g (1.5 oz) | #MAX2 | — | — | — | 98.6% | — | ||
| ¥22,300 | 2.90 m (9'6") | 2 | 148.5 cm (58.5 in) | 182 g (6.4 oz) | —jig max 50 g (1.8 oz) | #MAX2 | — | — | — | 98.6% | — | ||
| ¥22,700 | 3.05 m (10'0") | 2 | 156 cm (61.4 in) | 199 g (7.0 oz) | —jig max 50 g (1.8 oz) | #MAX2 | — | — | — | 98.7% | — |
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
S96L: Japan list price ¥21,800 · Delivered to US approx. $189 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
S100L: Japan list price ¥22,300 · Delivered to US approx. $193 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
S96ML: Japan list price ¥22,300 · Delivered to US approx. $193 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
S100ML: Japan list price ¥22,700 · Delivered to US approx. $196 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.
In short
Shimano Colt Sniper BB LSJ (コルトスナイパー BB LSJ) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Shore jigging & casting; ¥21,800–¥22,700 in Japan before tax. 4 models from 2.90 m (9'6") to 3.05 m (10'0"), all 2-piece. Japan list price ¥21,800–¥22,700 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 148.5 cm (58.5 in) (S96L).
- Weights run from 177 g (6.2 oz) on the S96L to 199 g (7.0 oz) on the S100ML.
- PE line rating 2.
- Carbon content 98.5–98.7% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥21,800–¥22,700, which is in the bottom quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- Compared with the S96L, the S96ML is the same length and 5 g heavier, takes up to 50 g heads/jigs (8 g more) and costs ¥500 more in Japan.
- Compared with the S96ML, the S100L is 15 cm longer and 6 g heavier, takes up to 42 g heads/jigs (8 g less) and packs to 156 cm (vs 148.5 cm).
- Compared with the S100L, the S100ML is the same length and 11 g heavier, takes up to 50 g heads/jigs (8 g more) and costs ¥400 more in Japan.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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