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Shimano Kogetsu 15

紅月 · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

15 · 4.51 m (14'10") · 87 g (3.1 oz) · Japan list price ¥43,500 · approx. $346 delivered to US · all 10 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥43,500 (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
¥26,4001.81 m (5'11")367 cm (26.4 in)29 g (1.0 oz)—————84.4%0.9/7.7 mm
¥26,6002.11 m (6'11")377 cm (30.3 in)34 g (1.2 oz)—————94.7%0.9/7.8 mm
¥27,2002.41 m (7'11")387 cm (34.3 in)43 g (1.5 oz)—————96.7%0.9/8.2 mm
¥28,8002.70 m (8'10")397 cm (38.2 in)53 g (1.9 oz)—————97.3%0.9/9.0 mm
¥32,5503.15 m (10'4")3113.5 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

15: Japan list price ¥43,500 · Delivered to US approx. $346 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

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

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About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Kogetsu 15: 4.51 m (14'10") long, 5 pieces, 102.5 cm (40.4 in) folded, weighs 87 g (3.1 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 10 models from 1.81 m (5'11") to 5.41 m (17'9"), in 3- to 5-piece builds.
  • 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.

15: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥43,500).

Length4.51 m (14'10")
Pieces5
Folded length102.5 cm (40.4 in)
Weight87 g (3.1 oz)
Tip / butt diameter (mm)0.9/12.1
Carbon content (%)97.9
  • Versus 13.5: 0.45 m (1.48 ft) longer, 6 g (0.2 oz) heavier, 9.5 cm (3.7 in) shorter folded.
  • Versus 16.5: 0.45 m (1.48 ft) shorter, 5 g (0.2 oz) lighter, 9 cm (3.5 in) shorter folded.

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