Shimano Heko
舳 · Japan list price ¥52,400–¥58,400 · approx. $410–$453 delivered to US
9 models from 2.55 m (8'4") to 3.00 m (9'10"), all 2-piece.
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥52,400 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥52,400 | 2.70 m (8'10") | 2 | 138.5 cm (54.5 in) | 260 g (9.2 oz) | — | — | — | #20–80 (75–300 g, 2.6–10.6 oz) | — | 41.4% | — | ||
| ¥52,400 | 2.55 m (8'4") | 2 | 131 cm (51.6 in) | 255 g (9.0 oz) | — | — | — | #30–100 (112.5–375 g, 4.0–13.2 oz) | — | 42.1% | — | ||
| ¥53,600 | 2.70 m (8'10") | 2 | 138.5 cm (54.5 in) | 265 g (9.3 oz) | — | — | — | #30–100 (112.5–375 g, 4.0–13.2 oz) | — | 39.3% | — | ||
| ¥54,600 | 3.00 m (9'10") | 2 | 153.5 cm (60.4 in) | 280 g (9.9 oz) | — | — | — | #30–100 (112.5–375 g, 4.0–13.2 oz) | — | 35.6% | — | ||
| ¥53,600 | 2.55 m (8'4") | 2 | 131 cm (51.6 in) | 255 g (9.0 oz) | — | — | — | #40–120 (150–450 g, 5.3–15.9 oz) | — | 40.9% | — |
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
20-270: Japan list price ¥52,400 · Delivered to US approx. $410 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
40-255: Japan list price ¥52,400 · Delivered to US approx. $410 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
40-270: Japan list price ¥53,600 · Delivered to US approx. $419 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
40-300: Japan list price ¥54,600 · Delivered to US approx. $426 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
60-255: Japan list price ¥53,600 · Delivered to US approx. $419 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
60-270: Japan list price ¥54,600 · Delivered to US approx. $426 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
60-300: Japan list price ¥55,700 · Delivered to US approx. $434 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
80-270: Japan list price ¥56,800 · Delivered to US approx. $442 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
100-270: Japan list price ¥58,400 · Delivered to US approx. $453 (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 Heko (舳) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Japanese boat fishing; ¥52,400–¥58,400 in Japan before tax. 9 models from 2.55 m (8'4") to 3.00 m (9'10"), all 2-piece. Japan list price ¥52,400–¥58,400 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 131 cm (51.6 in) (40-255).
- Weights run from 255 g (9.0 oz) on the 40-255 to 325 g (11.5 oz) on the 100-270.
- Carbon content 33.8–43.4% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥52,400–¥58,400, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- The 9 sizes run from 2.55 m to 3 m, weigh 255–325 g, take up to 80–150 go sinkers and list at ¥52,400–¥58,400 in Japan.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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