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Shimano Game Type Slow J B66-5

ゲーム タイプスローJ · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

B66-5 · 1.98 m (6'6") · 146 g (5.1 oz) · Japan list price ¥46,500 · approx. $367 delivered to US · all 7 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥46,500 (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
¥44,2001.98 m (6'6")2150.2 cm (59.1 in)122 g (4.3 oz)—jig max 130 g (4.6 oz)#MAX1.5———96.7%—
¥44,2001.98 m (6'6")2150.2 cm (59.1 in)122 g (4.3 oz)—jig max 160 g (5.6 oz)#MAX1.5———96.7%—
¥44,8001.98 m (6'6")2150.2 cm (59.1 in)128 g (4.5 oz)—jig max 200 g (7.1 oz)#MAX2———97.4%—
¥45,4001.98 m (6'6")2150.2 cm (59.1 in)132 g (4.7 oz)—jig max 260 g (9.2 oz)#MAX2.5———97.4%—
¥46,0001.98 m (6'6")2150.2 cm (59.1 in)139 g (4.9 oz)—jig max 330 g (11.6 oz)#MAX3———96.5%—

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

B66-5: Japan list price ¥46,500 · Delivered to US approx. $367 (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 sizeB66-0 · B66-1 · B66-2 · B66-3 · B66-4 · B66-5 · B66-6

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Game Type Slow J B66-5: 1.98 m (6'6") long, 2 pieces, 150.2 cm (59.1 in) folded, weighs 146 g (5.1 oz), PE line #MAX3 (maker's figures).
  • 7 models, all 1.98 m (6'6"), all 2-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 150.2 cm (59.1 in) (B66-0).
  • Weights run from 122 g (4.3 oz) on the B66-0 to 157 g (5.5 oz) on the B66-6.
  • PE line rating 1.5–4.
  • Carbon content 96.5–97.4% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥44,200–¥47,000, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

B66-5: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥46,500).

Length1.98 m (6'6")
Pieces2
Folded length150.2 cm (59.1 in)
Weight146 g (5.1 oz)
Jig weightmax 400 g (14.1 oz)
PE line (go)MAX3
Carbon content (%)96.5
  • Versus B66-4: 7 g (0.2 oz) heavier.
  • Versus B66-6: 11 g (0.4 oz) lighter.

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