Shimano Ika Seven
イカセブン · Japan list price ¥47,500–¥48,500 · approx. $375–$382 delivered to US
5 models from 1.55 m (5'1") to 1.85 m (6'1"), in 1- to 2-piece builds.
Checking eBay listings…Looking for listings that ship to you.
Affiliate link — we may earn a commission.
For reference only: Japan list price ¥47,500 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)
Japan list price checked 2026-10-16
All sizes & specifications
Tap + Compare next to a size to compare it with other rods (up to 10).
Swipe →
| Size | MSRP (Japan) | Compare | Length | Pieces | Folded length | Weight | Lure weight | PE line (go) | Nylon | Sinker rating | Leader (go) | Carbon | Tip / butt ø |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥47,500 | 1.85 m (6'1") | 2 | 118.2 cm (46.5 in) | 220 g (7.8 oz) | — | — | — | #60–150 (225–562.5 g, 7.9–19.8 oz) | — | 76.6% | — | ||
| ¥47,500 | 1.55 m (5'1") | 1 | 155 cm (61.0 in) | 245 g (8.6 oz) | — | — | — | #80–180 (300–675 g, 10.6–23.8 oz) | — | 89.3% | — | ||
| ¥47,500 | 1.70 m (5'7") | 2 | 103.2 cm (40.6 in) | 230 g (8.1 oz) | — | — | — | #80–180 (300–675 g, 10.6–23.8 oz) | — | 84% | — | ||
| ¥47,500 | 1.55 m (5'1") | 1 | 155 cm (61.0 in) | 255 g (9.0 oz) | — | — | — | #100–180 (375–675 g, 13.2–23.8 oz) | — | 87.7% | — | ||
| ¥48,500 | 1.55 m (5'1") | 1 | 155 cm (61.0 in) | 260 g (9.2 oz) | — | — | — | #100–200 (375–750 g, 13.2–26.5 oz) | — | 88.9% | — |
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
M185 / RIGHT: Japan list price ¥47,500 · Delivered to US approx. $375 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
MH155 / RIGHT: Japan list price ¥47,500 · Delivered to US approx. $375 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
MH170 / RIGHT: Japan list price ¥47,500 · Delivered to US approx. $375 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
H155 / RIGHT: Japan list price ¥47,500 · Delivered to US approx. $375 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
HH155 / RIGHT: Japan list price ¥48,500 · Delivered to US approx. $382 (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 Ika Seven (イカセブン) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Japanese boat fishing; ¥47,500–¥48,500 in Japan before tax. 5 models from 1.55 m (5'1") to 1.85 m (6'1"), in 1- to 2-piece builds. Japan list price ¥47,500–¥48,500 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 103.2 cm (40.6 in) (MH170 / RIGHT).
- Weights run from 220 g (7.8 oz) on the M185 / RIGHT to 260 g (9.2 oz) on the HH155 / RIGHT.
- Carbon content 76.6–89.3% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥47,500–¥48,500, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- Compared with the MH155 / RIGHT, the H155 / RIGHT is the same length and 10 g heavier.
- Compared with the H155 / RIGHT, the HH155 / RIGHT is the same length and 5 g heavier, takes up to 200 go sinkers (20 go more) and costs ¥1,000 more in Japan.
- Compared with the HH155 / RIGHT, the MH170 / RIGHT is 15 cm longer and 30 g lighter, takes up to 180 go sinkers (20 go less), packs to 103.2 cm (vs 155 cm) and costs ¥1,000 less in Japan.
- Compared with the MH170 / RIGHT, the M185 / RIGHT is 15 cm longer and 10 g lighter, takes up to 150 go sinkers (30 go less) and packs to 118.2 cm (vs 103.2 cm).
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
Before you buy
Affiliate links. If you buy through our eBay links, eBay pays us a commission at no extra cost to you. We are not the seller.
Import duty & tax by country: AU · CA · DE · GB · US
eBay buyer protection & maker’s warranty
eBay buyer protection. If the item does not arrive, is damaged or does not match the listing, you can open a request with eBay within 30 days of the (estimated) delivery date. Parcels sent through your own forwarding service are not covered — have the seller ship to your address. Check the seller’s feedback before you buy.
Maker’s warranty. Japan-market models may not be covered by the maker’s overseas warranty or repair service. Check with the seller before you buy.