JDM Tackle Guide

Shimano ISO LIMITED

Japan list price ¥177,400–¥182,900 · approx. $1,311–$1,351 delivered to US

7 models from 5.00 m (16'5") to 5.30 m (17'5"), all 5-piece.

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥178,500 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)

Japan list price checked 2026-10-16

All sizes & specifications

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Units
SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareLengthPiecesFolded lengthWeightLure weightPE line (go)NylonSinker ratingLeader (go)CarbonTip / butt ø
¥178,5005.30 m (17'5")5114.4 cm (45.0 in)222 g (7.8 oz)———#1–3 (3.75–11.25 g, 0.13–0.40 oz)#1–3——
¥178,5005.00 m (16'5")5108.4 cm (42.7 in)217 g (7.7 oz)———#1–4 (3.75–15 g, 0.13–0.53 oz)#1–4——
¥179,5005.30 m (17'5")5114.4 cm (45.0 in)227 g (8.0 oz)———#1–4 (3.75–15 g, 0.13–0.53 oz)#1–4——
¥180,7005.30 m (17'5")5114.4 cm (45.0 in)230 g (8.1 oz)———#1–4 (3.75–15 g, 0.13–0.53 oz)#1.2–4——
¥181,7005.30 m (17'5")5114.4 cm (45.0 in)232 g (8.2 oz)———#1–5 (3.75–18.75 g, 0.13–0.66 oz)#1.5–5——

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

1-530: Japan list price ¥178,500 · Delivered to US approx. $1,319 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

1.2-500: Japan list price ¥178,500 · Delivered to US approx. $1,319 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

1.2-530: Japan list price ¥179,500 · Delivered to US approx. $1,327 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

1.5-530: Japan list price ¥180,700 · Delivered to US approx. $1,335 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

1.7-530: Japan list price ¥181,700 · Delivered to US approx. $1,342 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

2-530: Japan list price ¥182,900 · Delivered to US approx. $1,351 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

0.8-530: Japan list price ¥177,400 · Delivered to US approx. $1,311 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.

Page for each size1-530 · 1.2-500 · 1.2-530 · 1.5-530 · 1.7-530 · 2-530 · 0.8-530

In short

Shimano ISO LIMITED is a Japan-market rod, listed under Rock shore & breakwater; ¥177,400–¥182,900 in Japan before tax. 7 models from 5.00 m (16'5") to 5.30 m (17'5"), all 5-piece. Japan list price ¥177,400–¥182,900 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 108.4 cm (42.7 in) (1.2-500).
  • Weights run from 210 g (7.4 oz) on the 0.8-530 to 235 g (8.3 oz) on the 2-530.
  • 98.5% carbon.
  • Japan list price ¥177,400–¥182,900, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

How the sizes differ

  • The 7 sizes run from 5 m to 5.3 m, weigh 210–235 g, take up to 3–6 go sinkers and list at ¥177,400–¥182,900 in Japan.

Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.

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eBay buyer protection & maker’s warranty

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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.

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