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Shimano Deep Soldier 205 II

ディープ ソルジャー · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

205 II · 2.06 m (6'9") · 800 g (28.2 oz) · Japan list price ¥97,200 · approx. $733 delivered to US · all 4 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥97,200 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)

Japan list price checked 2026-10-16

All sizes & specifications

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Units
SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareLengthPiecesFolded lengthWeightLure weightPE line (go)NylonSinker ratingLeader (go)CarbonTip / butt ø
¥92,6002.05 m (6'9")2173.1 cm (68.1 in)552 g (19.5 oz)———#100–300 (375–1125 g, 13.2–39.7 oz)—53.5%—
¥94,9002.06 m (6'9")2179 cm (70.5 in)760 g (26.8 oz)———#200–500 (750–1875 g, 26.5–66.1 oz)—17.9%—
¥97,2002.06 m (6'9")2179 cm (70.5 in)800 g (28.2 oz)———#250–600 (937.5–2250 g, 33.1–79.4 oz)—19.7%—
¥99,6002.06 m (6'9")2179 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 II: Japan list price ¥97,200 · Delivered to US approx. $733 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.

Page for each size205 0 · 205 I · 205 II · 205 III

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Deep Soldier 205 II: 2.06 m (6'9") long, 2 pieces, 179 cm (70.5 in) folded, weighs 800 g (28.2 oz), sinker rating #250–600 (937.5–2250 g, 33.1–79.4 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 4 models from 2.05 m (6'9") to 2.06 m (6'9"), all 2-piece.
  • 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.

205 II: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥97,200); it is one of the longest of the 4 sizes in this series (tied with 205 I and 205 III).

Length2.06 m (6'9")
Pieces2
Folded length179 cm (70.5 in)
Weight800 g (28.2 oz)
Sinker#250–600 (937.5–2250 g, 33.1–79.4 oz)
Carbon content (%)19.7
  • Versus 205 I: 40 g (1.4 oz) heavier.
  • Versus 205 III: 16 g (0.6 oz) lighter.

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