Shimano Kogetsu
紅月 · Japan list price ¥26,400–¥52,200 · approx. $222–$408 delivered to US
10 models from 1.81 m (5'11") to 5.41 m (17'9"), in 3- to 5-piece builds.
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥26,400 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥26,400 | 1.81 m (5'11") | 3 | 67 cm (26.4 in) | 29 g (1.0 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 84.4% | 0.9/7.7 mm | ||
| ¥26,600 | 2.11 m (6'11") | 3 | 77 cm (30.3 in) | 34 g (1.2 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 94.7% | 0.9/7.8 mm | ||
| ¥27,200 | 2.41 m (7'11") | 3 | 87 cm (34.3 in) | 43 g (1.5 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 96.7% | 0.9/8.2 mm | ||
| ¥28,800 | 2.70 m (8'10") | 3 | 97 cm (38.2 in) | 53 g (1.9 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 97.3% | 0.9/9.0 mm | ||
| ¥32,550 | 3.15 m (10'4") | 3 | 113.5 cm (44.7 in) | 61 g (2.2 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 97.7% | 0.9/9.4 mm |
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
6: Japan list price ¥26,400 · Delivered to US approx. $222 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
7: Japan list price ¥26,600 · Delivered to US approx. $224 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
8: Japan list price ¥27,200 · Delivered to US approx. $228 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
9: Japan list price ¥28,800 · Delivered to US approx. $240 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
10.5: Japan list price ¥32,550 · Delivered to US approx. $267 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
12: Japan list price ¥36,000 · Delivered to US approx. $292 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
13.5: Japan list price ¥39,150 · Delivered to US approx. $314 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
15: Japan list price ¥43,500 · Delivered to US approx. $346 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
16.5: Japan list price ¥47,850 · Delivered to US approx. $377 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
18: Japan list price ¥52,200 · Delivered to US approx. $408 (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 Kogetsu (紅月) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Herabuna & carp; ¥26,400–¥52,200 in Japan before tax. 10 models from 1.81 m (5'11") to 5.41 m (17'9"), in 3- to 5-piece builds. Japan list price ¥26,400–¥52,200 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 67 cm (26.4 in) (6).
- Weights run from 29 g (1.0 oz) on the 6 to 107 g (3.8 oz) on the 18.
- At 34 g, the 7 is the lightest 2.11 m (6'11") rod we list (of 28 at that length).
- Carbon content 84.4–98% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥26,400–¥52,200, which is in the lower-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- The 10 sizes run from 1.81 m to 5.41 m, weigh 29–107 g and list at ¥26,400–¥52,200 in Japan.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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