Shimano Hard Rocker BB B83M
ハードロッカー BB · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16
B83M · 2.51 m (8'3") · 129 g (4.6 oz) · lure 8–32 g (0.28–1.1 oz) · Japan list price ¥21,200 · approx. $185 delivered to US · all 6 sizes
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥21,200 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥21,200 | 2.51 m (8'3") | 2 | 129.4 cm (50.9 in) | 129 g (4.6 oz) | 8–32 g (0.28–1.1 oz) | — | — | — | — | 99.3% | — | ||
| ¥20,900 | 2.29 m (7'6") | 2 | 118.4 cm (46.6 in) | 134 g (4.7 oz) | 10–40 g (0.35–1.4 oz) | — | — | — | — | 99.2% | — | ||
| ¥21,600 | 2.69 m (8'10") | 2 | 138.4 cm (54.5 in) | 153 g (5.4 oz) | 10–40 g (0.35–1.4 oz) | — | — | — | — | 99.4% | — | ||
| ¥20,900 | 2.29 m (7'6") | 2 | 118.4 cm (46.6 in) | 119 g (4.2 oz) | 5–20 g (0.18–0.71 oz) | — | — | — | — | 99.1% | — | ||
| ¥22,200 | 2.51 m (8'3") | 2 | 129.4 cm (50.9 in) | 124 g (4.4 oz) | 8–32 g (0.28–1.1 oz) | — | — | — | — | 99.2% | — |
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
B83M: Japan list price ¥21,200 · Delivered to US approx. $185 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.
About this item
What the maker's numbers say about this model:
- The Hard Rocker BB B83M: 2.51 m (8'3") long, 2 pieces, 129.4 cm (50.9 in) folded, weighs 129 g (4.6 oz), lure weight 8–32 g (0.28–1.1 oz) (maker's figures).
- 6 models from 2.29 m (7'6") to 2.74 m (9'0"), all 2-piece.
- The shortest packed length is 118.4 cm (46.6 in) (B76MH).
- Weights run from 119 g (4.2 oz) on the S76ML to 153 g (5.4 oz) on the B810MH.
- Rated for lures from 5 g to 40 g (0.18–1.4 oz) across the range.
- Carbon content 99.1–99.4% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥20,900–¥22,900, which is in the bottom quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.
B83M: specs and how it differs
The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥21,200).
- Versus B76MH: 0.22 m (0.72 ft) longer, 5 g (0.2 oz) lighter, 11 cm (4.3 in) longer folded.
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