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Shimano Freegen 35 Gokuboso

フリーゲン · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

35 Gokuboso · 460 g (16.2 oz) · gear 3.5 · Japan list price ¥63,000 · approx. $486 delivered to US · all 3 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥63,000 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)

Japan list price checked 2026-10-16

All sizes & specifications

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SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareWeightGearRetrieve / turnMax dragPE lineNylonHandleBearingsSpool ø
¥63,000460 g (16.2 oz)3.583 cm (32.7 in)—PE #0.8 – 200 m (219 yd)#0.8 (approx. 3 lb) – 250 m (273 yd)80 mm (3.15 in)8/1—
¥63,000460 g (16.2 oz)3.583 cm (32.7 in)—PE #1 – 200 m (219 yd)#1.5 (approx. 6 lb) – 200 m (219 yd)80 mm (3.15 in)8/1—
¥65,000510 g (18.0 oz)3.584 cm (33.1 in)18 kg (39.7 lb)PE #2 – 200 m (219 yd)#3 (approx. 12 lb) – 200 m (219 yd)80 mm (3.15 in)8/1—

Maker’s figures; conversions are ours.

About these figures

Tap a size to see its current eBay listings at the top of the page. Bearings = ball / roller. Line capacity is the maker's guideline. PE is braided line (polyethylene fibre); its Japanese size number (go, 号) marks thickness, not breaking strength. Specs: Shimano 2026 printed catalog (figures only). Not affiliated with Shimano. Conversions are ours.

Japan price and delivered-to-US estimate

35 Gokuboso: Japan list price ¥63,000 · Delivered to US approx. $486 (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 size35 Gokuboso · 35 Hoso · SD 35 Standard

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Freegen 35 Gokuboso: weighs 460 g (16.2 oz), gear ratio 3.5, 83 cm (32.7 in) of line per handle turn, line capacity PE #0.8 – 200 m (219 yd) (maker's figures).
  • 3 sizes. The lightest is 35 Gokuboso at 460 g (16.2 oz); the heaviest is SD 35 Standard at 510 g (18.0 oz).
  • Every size has a 3.5:1 gear ratio.
  • Max drag is 18 kg (39.7 lb) on every size.
  • Every size holds 200 m of PE 0.8.
  • 8 ball bearings and 1 roller bearing in every size.
  • Japan list price ¥63,000–¥65,000, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 93 spinning reel series we list.

35 Gokuboso: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥63,000); it is one of the lightest of the 3 sizes in this series (tied with 35 Hoso).

Weight460 g (16.2 oz)
Gear ratio3.5
Retrieve per turn83 cm (32.7 in)
Handle length80 mm (3.15 in)
Bearings8/1

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