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Shimano Engetsu XR Finesse Model F-B65L-S

エンゲツ XR フィネスモデル · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

F-B65L-S · 1.96 m (6'5") · 85 g (3.0 oz) · lure 20–70 g (0.71–2.5 oz) · Japan list price ¥45,000 · approx. $357 delivered to US · all 2 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥45,000 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)

Japan list price checked 2026-10-16

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SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareLengthPiecesFolded lengthWeightLure weightPE line (go)NylonSinker ratingLeader (go)CarbonTip / butt ø
¥45,0001.96 m (6'5")2149.2 cm (58.7 in)85 g (3.0 oz)20–70 g (0.71–2.5 oz)#MAX1———94.2%—
¥45,0001.96 m (6'5")2148.8 cm (58.6 in)87 g (3.1 oz)30–90 g (1.1–3.2 oz)#MAX1———94.4%—

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

F-B65L-S: Japan list price ¥45,000 · Delivered to US approx. $357 (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 sizeF-B65L-S · F-B65ML-S

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Engetsu XR Finesse Model F-B65L-S: 1.96 m (6'5") long, 2 pieces, 149.2 cm (58.7 in) folded, weighs 85 g (3.0 oz), lure weight 20–70 g (0.71–2.5 oz), PE line #MAX1 (maker's figures).
  • 2 models, all 1.96 m (6'5"), all 2-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 148.8 cm (58.6 in) (F-B65ML-S).
  • Weights run from 85 g (3.0 oz) on the F-B65L-S to 87 g (3.1 oz) on the F-B65ML-S.
  • Rated for lures from 20 g to 90 g (0.71–3.2 oz) across the range.
  • PE line rating 1.
  • Carbon content 94.2–94.4% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥45,000, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

F-B65L-S: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥45,000).

Length1.96 m (6'5")
Pieces2
Folded length149.2 cm (58.7 in)
Weight85 g (3.0 oz)
Lure weight20–70 g (0.71–2.5 oz)
PE line (go)MAX1
Carbon content (%)94.2
  • Versus F-B65ML-S: 2 g (0.1 oz) lighter, 0.4 cm (0.2 in) longer folded.

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