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Shimano Engetsu SS N-B68M-S/2

エンゲツ SS · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

N-B68M-S/2 · 2.03 m (6'8") · 146 g (5.1 oz) · lure 40–150 g (1.4–5.3 oz) · Japan list price ¥34,700 · approx. $282 delivered to US · all 10 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥34,700 (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
¥33,6001.98 m (6'6")2151.6 cm (59.7 in)150 g (5.3 oz)30–100 g (1.1–3.5 oz)#MAX1———87%—
¥34,1001.98 m (6'6")2152 cm (59.8 in)160 g (5.6 oz)40–150 g (1.4–5.3 oz)#MAX1.2———88.3%—
¥34,7001.98 m (6'6")2152.3 cm (60.0 in)162 g (5.7 oz)45–200 g (1.6–7.1 oz)#MAX1.5———88.5%—
¥32,0002.03 m (6'8")2154.4 cm (60.8 in)143 g (5.0 oz)30–100 g (1.1–3.5 oz)#MAX1———85.6%—
¥34,1002.03 m (6'8")2104.8 cm (41.3 in)142 g (5.0 oz)30–100 g (1.1–3.5 oz)#MAX1———88.6%—

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

N-B68M-S/2: Japan list price ¥34,700 · Delivered to US approx. $282 (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 Engetsu SS N-B68M-S/2: 2.03 m (6'8") long, 2 pieces, 104.8 cm (41.3 in) folded, weighs 146 g (5.1 oz), lure weight 40–150 g (1.4–5.3 oz), PE line #MAX1.2 (maker's figures).
  • 10 models from 1.93 m (6'4") to 2.03 m (6'8"), all 2-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 104.8 cm (41.3 in) (N-B68M-S/2).
  • Weights run from 128 g (4.5 oz) on the C-S64M-T to 162 g (5.7 oz) on the N-B66MH-FS.
  • Rated for lures from 20 g to 200 g (0.71–7.1 oz) across the range.
  • PE line rating 1–1.5.
  • Carbon content 84.3–97.1% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥31,000–¥34,700, which is in the lower-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

N-B68M-S/2: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥34,700); it is one of the longest of the 10 sizes in this series (tied with N-B68ML-S, N-B68ML-S/2, N-B68M-S and N-B68MH-S).

Length2.03 m (6'8")
Pieces2
Folded length104.8 cm (41.3 in)
Weight146 g (5.1 oz)
Lure weight40–150 g (1.4–5.3 oz)
PE line (go)MAX1.2
Carbon content (%)88
  • Versus N-B68M-S: 1 g (0 oz) lighter, 49.7 cm (19.6 in) shorter folded.
  • Versus N-B68MH-S: 7 g (0.2 oz) lighter, 49.7 cm (19.6 in) shorter folded.

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