Shimano IG High Speed Aperto 5-520E
IG ハイスピード アペルト · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16
5-520E · 5.15 m (16'11") · 390 g (13.8 oz) · Japan list price ¥27,600 · approx. $231 delivered to US · all 13 sizes
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥27,600 (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
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.
About this item
What the maker's numbers say about this model:
- The IG High Speed Aperto 5-520E: 5.15 m (16'11") long, 5 pieces, 119.5 cm (47.0 in) folded, weighs 390 g (13.8 oz), sinker rating #12–20 (45–75 g, 1.6–2.6 oz) (maker's figures).
- 13 models from 4.20 m (13'9") to 5.20 m (17'1"), in 4- to 5-piece builds.
- 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.
5-520E: specs and how it differs
The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥27,600).
- Versus 4-520E: 10 g (0.4 oz) heavier.
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