Shimano Deep Soldier
ディープ ソルジャー · Japan list price ¥92,600–¥99,600 · approx. $700–$750 delivered to US
4 models from 2.05 m (6'9") to 2.06 m (6'9"), all 2-piece.
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥92,600 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥92,600 | 2.05 m (6'9") | 2 | 173.1 cm (68.1 in) | 552 g (19.5 oz) | — | — | — | #100–300 (375–1125 g, 13.2–39.7 oz) | — | 53.5% | — | ||
| ¥94,900 | 2.06 m (6'9") | 2 | 179 cm (70.5 in) | 760 g (26.8 oz) | — | — | — | #200–500 (750–1875 g, 26.5–66.1 oz) | — | 17.9% | — | ||
| ¥97,200 | 2.06 m (6'9") | 2 | 179 cm (70.5 in) | 800 g (28.2 oz) | — | — | — | #250–600 (937.5–2250 g, 33.1–79.4 oz) | — | 19.7% | — | ||
| ¥99,600 | 2.06 m (6'9") | 2 | 179 cm (70.5 in) | 816 g (28.8 oz) | — | — | — | #300–800 (1125–3000 g, 39.7–105.8 oz) | — | 20.8% | — |
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
205 0: Japan list price ¥92,600 · Delivered to US approx. $700 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
205 I: Japan list price ¥94,900 · Delivered to US approx. $716 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
205 II: Japan list price ¥97,200 · Delivered to US approx. $733 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
205 III: Japan list price ¥99,600 · Delivered to US approx. $750 (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 Deep Soldier (ディープ ソルジャー) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Japanese boat fishing; ¥92,600–¥99,600 in Japan before tax. 4 models from 2.05 m (6'9") to 2.06 m (6'9"), all 2-piece. Japan list price ¥92,600–¥99,600 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 173.1 cm (68.1 in) (205 0).
- Weights run from 552 g (19.5 oz) on the 205 0 to 816 g (28.8 oz) on the 205 III.
- Carbon content 17.9–53.5% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥92,600–¥99,600, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- Compared with the 205 0, the 205 I is 1 cm longer and 208 g heavier, takes up to 500 go sinkers (200 go more), packs to 179 cm (vs 173.1 cm) and costs ¥2,300 more in Japan.
- Compared with the 205 I, the 205 II is the same length and 40 g heavier, takes up to 600 go sinkers (100 go more) and costs ¥2,300 more in Japan.
- Compared with the 205 II, the 205 III is the same length and 16 g heavier, takes up to 800 go sinkers (200 go more) and costs ¥2,400 more in Japan.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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