Shimano Kokei L 61
弧渓 · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16
L 61 · 6.10 m (20'0") · 119 g (4.2 oz) · Japan list price ¥43,800 · approx. $348 delivered to US · all 5 sizes
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥43,800 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥43,800 | 6.10 m (20'0") | 12 | 57.8 cm (22.8 in) | 119 g (4.2 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 99.1% | 1.0/23.8 mm | ||
| ¥45,000 | 6.10 m (20'0") | 12 | 57.8 cm (22.8 in) | 125 g (4.4 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 98.9% | 1.1/24.8 mm | ||
| ¥42,000 | 5.60 m (18'4") | 11 | 57.8 cm (22.8 in) | 114 g (4.0 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 99.1% | 1.1/24.8 mm | ||
| ¥46,500 | 6.10 m (20'0") | 12 | 57.8 cm (22.8 in) | 133 g (4.7 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 99.3% | 1.1/24.8 mm | ||
| ¥56,000 | 7.10 m (23'4") | 14 | 57.8 cm (22.8 in) | 175 g (6.2 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 99% | 1.1/24.5 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
L 61: Japan list price ¥43,800 · Delivered to US approx. $348 (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 Kokei L 61: 6.10 m (20'0") long, 12 pieces, 57.8 cm (22.8 in) folded, weighs 119 g (4.2 oz) (maker's figures).
- 5 models from 5.60 m (18'4") to 7.10 m (23'4"), in 11- to 14-piece builds.
- The shortest packed length is 57.8 cm (22.8 in) (H 56).
- Weights run from 114 g (4.0 oz) on the H 56 to 175 g (6.2 oz) on the H 71.
- Carbon content 98.9–99.3% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥42,000–¥56,000, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.
L 61: specs and how it differs
The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥43,800).
- Versus M 61: 6 g (0.2 oz) lighter.
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