Shimano IG High Speed Aperto
IG ハイスピード アペルト · Japan list price ¥16,900–¥27,600 · approx. $154–$231 delivered to US
13 models from 4.20 m (13'9") to 5.20 m (17'1"), in 4- to 5-piece builds.
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥16,900 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥16,900 | 4.20 m (13'9") | 4 | 112.2 cm (44.2 in) | 185 g (6.5 oz) | — | — | — | #1.5–4 (5.62–15 g, 0.20–0.53 oz) | #1.5–4 | 76.7% | — | ||
| ¥18,700 | 5.20 m (17'1") | 5 | 112.3 cm (44.2 in) | 215 g (7.6 oz) | — | — | — | #1.5–4 (5.62–15 g, 0.20–0.53 oz) | #1.5–4 | 69.5% | — | ||
| ¥20,300 | 5.20 m (17'1") | 5 | 112.3 cm (44.2 in) | 215 g (7.6 oz) | — | — | — | #1.5–4 (5.62–15 g, 0.20–0.53 oz) | #1.5–4 | 69.5% | — | ||
| ¥18,200 | 4.20 m (13'9") | 4 | 112.2 cm (44.2 in) | 190 g (6.7 oz) | — | — | — | #2–5 (7.5–18.75 g, 0.26–0.66 oz) | #2–5 | 77.3% | — | ||
| ¥19,900 | 5.20 m (17'1") | 5 | 112.3 cm (44.2 in) | 240 g (8.5 oz) | — | — | — | #2–5 (7.5–18.75 g, 0.26–0.66 oz) | #2–5 | 79.7% | — |
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
1.5-420: Japan list price ¥16,900 · Delivered to US approx. $154 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
1.5-520: Japan list price ¥18,700 · Delivered to US approx. $167 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
1.5-520A: Japan list price ¥20,300 · Delivered to US approx. $178 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
2-420: Japan list price ¥18,200 · Delivered to US approx. $163 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
2-520: Japan list price ¥19,900 · Delivered to US approx. $176 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
2-520A: Japan list price ¥21,600 · Delivered to US approx. $188 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
3-420: Japan list price ¥19,200 · Delivered to US approx. $171 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
3-520: Japan list price ¥20,800 · Delivered to US approx. $182 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
3-460E: Japan list price ¥23,200 · Delivered to US approx. $199 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
3-520E: Japan list price ¥23,900 · Delivered to US approx. $204 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
4-460E: Japan list price ¥25,100 · Delivered to US approx. $213 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
4-520E: Japan list price ¥25,700 · Delivered to US approx. $217 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
5-520E: Japan list price ¥27,600 · Delivered to US approx. $231 (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 IG High Speed Aperto (IG ハイスピード アペルト) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Rock shore & breakwater; ¥16,900–¥27,600 in Japan before tax. 13 models from 4.20 m (13'9") to 5.20 m (17'1"), in 4- to 5-piece builds. Japan list price ¥16,900–¥27,600 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 107.3 cm (42.2 in) (3-460E).
- Weights run from 185 g (6.5 oz) on the 1.5-420 to 390 g (13.8 oz) on the 5-520E.
- At 215 g, the 1.5-520 is the lightest 5.20 m (17'1") rod we list (of 26 at that length).
- Carbon content 69.5–79.7% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥16,900–¥27,600, which is in the bottom quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- The 13 sizes run from 4.2 m to 5.2 m, weigh 185–390 g, take up to 4–20 go sinkers and list at ¥16,900–¥27,600 in Japan.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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