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Shimano Habataki Ishidai MH540

翔(はばたき)石鯛 · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

MH540 · 5.40 m (17'9") · 695 g (24.5 oz) · Japan list price ¥108,000 · approx. $811 delivered to US · all 2 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥108,000 (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
¥104,0005.25 m (17'3")4143 cm (56.3 in)680 g (24.0 oz)———#25–35 (93.75–131.25 g, 3.3–4.6 oz)—94.8%—
¥108,0005.40 m (17'9")4146.3 cm (57.6 in)695 g (24.5 oz)———#25–35 (93.75–131.25 g, 3.3–4.6 oz)—94.6%—

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

MH540: Japan list price ¥108,000 · Delivered to US approx. $811 (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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About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Habataki Ishidai MH540: 5.40 m (17'9") long, 4 pieces, 146.3 cm (57.6 in) folded, weighs 695 g (24.5 oz), sinker rating #25–35 (93.75–131.25 g, 3.3–4.6 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 2 models from 5.25 m (17'3") to 5.40 m (17'9"), all 4-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 143 cm (56.3 in) (MH525).
  • Weights run from 680 g (24.0 oz) on the MH525 to 695 g (24.5 oz) on the MH540.
  • Carbon content 94.6–94.8% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥104,000–¥108,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

MH540: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥108,000); it is the longest of the 2 sizes in this series.

Length5.40 m (17'9")
Pieces4
Folded length146.3 cm (57.6 in)
Weight695 g (24.5 oz)
Sinker#25–35 (93.75–131.25 g, 3.3–4.6 oz)
Carbon content (%)94.6
  • Versus MH525: 0.15 m (0.49 ft) longer, 15 g (0.5 oz) heavier, 3.3 cm (1.3 in) longer folded.

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