Shimano Futengen Shishiku
普天元 獅子吼 · Japan list price ¥81,900–¥195,300 · approx. $623–$1,440 delivered to US
11 models from 2.10 m (6'11") to 6.30 m (20'8"), in 3- to 6-piece builds.
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥81,900 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥81,900 | 2.10 m (6'11") | 3 | 84.6 cm (33.3 in) | 50 g (1.8 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 95.4% | 0.8/8.2 mm | ||
| ¥85,600 | 2.40 m (7'10") | 3 | 95 cm (37.4 in) | 65 g (2.3 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 99.5% | 0.8/8.7 mm | ||
| ¥87,300 | 2.70 m (8'10") | 3 | 105.5 cm (41.5 in) | 80 g (2.8 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 90.5% | 0.8/9.1 mm | ||
| ¥96,600 | 3.15 m (10'4") | 4 | 98 cm (38.6 in) | 80 g (2.8 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 99.7% | 0.8/9.8 mm | ||
| ¥103,200 | 3.60 m (11'10") | 4 | 110.5 cm (43.5 in) | 95 g (3.4 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 84.2% | 0.8/10.5 mm |
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
7: Japan list price ¥81,900 · Delivered to US approx. $623 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
8: Japan list price ¥85,600 · Delivered to US approx. $649 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
9: Japan list price ¥87,300 · Delivered to US approx. $662 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
10.5: Japan list price ¥96,600 · Delivered to US approx. $729 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
12: Japan list price ¥103,200 · Delivered to US approx. $776 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
13.5: Japan list price ¥110,700 · Delivered to US approx. $830 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
15: Japan list price ¥126,000 · Delivered to US approx. $941 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
16.5: Japan list price ¥138,600 · Delivered to US approx. $1,032 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
18: Japan list price ¥151,200 · Delivered to US approx. $1,122 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
19.5: Japan list price ¥171,600 · Delivered to US approx. $1,270 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
21: Japan list price ¥195,300 · Delivered to US approx. $1,440 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.
In short
Shimano Futengen Shishiku (普天元 獅子吼) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Herabuna & carp; ¥81,900–¥195,300 in Japan before tax. 11 models from 2.10 m (6'11") to 6.30 m (20'8"), in 3- to 6-piece builds. Japan list price ¥81,900–¥195,300 before tax (maker's figure); bought outside Japan from sellers who ship from Japan.
About this item
What the maker's numbers say about this model:
- The shortest packed length is 84.6 cm (33.3 in) (7).
- Weights run from 50 g (1.8 oz) on the 7 to 147 g (5.2 oz) on the 21.
- Carbon content 81–99.7% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥81,900–¥195,300, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- The 11 sizes run from 2.1 m to 6.3 m, weigh 50–147 g and list at ¥81,900–¥195,300 in Japan.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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