Shimano Deep Chaser 500-205
ディープ チェイサー · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16
500-205 · 2.05 m (6'9") · 765 g (27.0 oz) · Japan list price ¥81,000 · approx. $616 delivered to US · all 4 sizes
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥81,000 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥57,000 | 1.95 m (6'5") | 2 | 151.1 cm (59.5 in) | 275 g (9.7 oz) | — | — | — | #80–250 (300–937.5 g, 10.6–33.1 oz) | — | 57.5% | — | ||
| ¥59,000 | 2.00 m (6'7") | 2 | 161.5 cm (63.6 in) | 314 g (11.1 oz) | — | — | — | #100–300 (375–1125 g, 13.2–39.7 oz) | — | 42.3% | — | ||
| ¥79,000 | 2.05 m (6'9") | 2 | 178.4 cm (70.2 in) | 692 g (24.4 oz) | — | — | — | #200–500 (750–1875 g, 26.5–66.1 oz) | — | 17.7% | — | ||
| ¥81,000 | 2.05 m (6'9") | 2 | 178.4 cm (70.2 in) | 765 g (27.0 oz) | — | — | — | #300–800 (1125–3000 g, 39.7–105.8 oz) | — | 16% | — |
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
500-205: Japan list price ¥81,000 · Delivered to US approx. $616 (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 Deep Chaser 500-205: 2.05 m (6'9") long, 2 pieces, 178.4 cm (70.2 in) folded, weighs 765 g (27.0 oz), sinker rating #300–800 (1125–3000 g, 39.7–105.8 oz) (maker's figures).
- 4 models from 1.95 m (6'5") to 2.05 m (6'9"), all 2-piece.
- The shortest packed length is 151.1 cm (59.5 in) (150-195).
- Weights run from 275 g (9.7 oz) on the 150-195 to 765 g (27.0 oz) on the 500-205.
- Carbon content 16–57.5% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥57,000–¥81,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.
500-205: specs and how it differs
The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥81,000); it is one of the longest of the 4 sizes in this series (tied with 300-205).
- Versus 300-205: 73 g (2.6 oz) heavier.
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