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Shimano Lunamis S96M

ルナミス · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

S96M · 2.90 m (9'6") · 130 g (4.6 oz) · Japan list price ¥51,000 · approx. $400 delivered to US · all 21 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥51,000 (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
¥49,5002.74 m (9'0")2140.7 cm (55.4 in)112 g (4.0 oz)—jig max 25 g (0.88 oz)#0.4–1.2———98.9%—
¥48,5002.29 m (7'6")2118.2 cm (46.5 in)99 g (3.5 oz)—jig max 32 g (1.1 oz)#0.5–1.5———98.9%—
¥49,0002.44 m (8'0")2125.8 cm (49.5 in)104 g (3.7 oz)—jig max 32 g (1.1 oz)#0.5–1.5———98.9%—
¥49,5002.59 m (8'6")2133 cm (52.4 in)110 g (3.9 oz)—jig max 32 g (1.1 oz)#0.5–1.5———98.9%—
¥50,0002.74 m (9'0")2141 cm (55.5 in)117 g (4.1 oz)—jig max 32 g (1.1 oz)#0.5–1.5———99%—

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

S96M: Japan list price ¥51,000 · Delivered to US approx. $400 (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 sizeS90L · S76ML · S80ML · S86ML · S90ML · S96ML · S76M · S80M · S86M · S90M · S96M · S100M · S106M · S110M · S80MH · S96MH · S100MH · S106MH · B86ML · B86M · B80MH

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Lunamis S96M: 2.90 m (9'6") long, 2 pieces, 148.6 cm (58.5 in) folded, weighs 130 g (4.6 oz), PE line #0.8–2 (maker's figures).
  • 21 models from 2.29 m (7'6") to 3.35 m (11'0"), all 2-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 117.9 cm (46.4 in) (S76M).
  • Weights run from 99 g (3.5 oz) on the S76ML to 172 g (6.1 oz) on the S106MH.
  • At 120 g, the S96ML is the lightest 2.90 m (9'6") rod we list (of 126 at that length).
  • PE line rating 0.4–4.
  • Carbon content 98.6–99.3% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥48,500–¥57,500, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

S96M: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥51,000).

Length2.90 m (9'6")
Pieces2
Folded length148.6 cm (58.5 in)
Weight130 g (4.6 oz)
PE line (go)0.8–2
Carbon content (%)99.1
  • Versus S90M: 0.16 m (0.52 ft) longer, 5 g (0.2 oz) heavier, 7.3 cm (2.9 in) longer folded.
  • Versus S100M: 0.15 m (0.49 ft) shorter, 22 g (0.8 oz) lighter, 7.3 cm (2.9 in) shorter folded.

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