Shimano Engetsu SS N-B68M-S
エンゲツ SS · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16
N-B68M-S · 2.03 m (6'8") · 147 g (5.2 oz) · lure 40–150 g (1.4–5.3 oz) · Japan list price ¥32,600 · approx. $267 delivered to US · all 10 sizes
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥32,600 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥33,600 | 1.98 m (6'6") | 2 | 151.6 cm (59.7 in) | 150 g (5.3 oz) | 30–100 g (1.1–3.5 oz) | #MAX1 | — | — | — | 87% | — | ||
| ¥34,100 | 1.98 m (6'6") | 2 | 152 cm (59.8 in) | 160 g (5.6 oz) | 40–150 g (1.4–5.3 oz) | #MAX1.2 | — | — | — | 88.3% | — | ||
| ¥34,700 | 1.98 m (6'6") | 2 | 152.3 cm (60.0 in) | 162 g (5.7 oz) | 45–200 g (1.6–7.1 oz) | #MAX1.5 | — | — | — | 88.5% | — | ||
| ¥32,000 | 2.03 m (6'8") | 2 | 154.4 cm (60.8 in) | 143 g (5.0 oz) | 30–100 g (1.1–3.5 oz) | #MAX1 | — | — | — | 85.6% | — | ||
| ¥34,100 | 2.03 m (6'8") | 2 | 104.8 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: Japan list price ¥32,600 · Delivered to US approx. $267 (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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N-B66ML-FS · N-B66M-FS · N-B66MH-FS · N-B68ML-S · N-B68ML-S/2 · N-B68M-S · N-B68M-S/2 · N-B68MH-S · K-B66M-S · C-S64M-TAbout this item
What the maker's numbers say about this model:
- The Engetsu SS N-B68M-S: 2.03 m (6'8") long, 2 pieces, 154.5 cm (60.8 in) folded, weighs 147 g (5.2 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: specs and how it differs
The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥32,600); 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/2 and N-B68MH-S).
- Versus N-B68ML-S/2: 5 g (0.2 oz) heavier, 49.7 cm (19.6 in) longer folded.
- Versus N-B68M-S/2: 1 g (0 oz) heavier, 49.7 cm (19.6 in) longer folded.
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