Shimano Poison Ultima 5-Piece
ポイズンアルティマ 5ピース · Japan list price ¥103,600–¥106,900 · approx. $779–$803 delivered to US
5 models from 1.98 m (6'6") to 2.24 m (7'4"), all 5-piece.
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥104,800 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥104,800 | 1.98 m (6'6") | 5 | 47.4 cm (18.7 in) | 90 g (3.2 oz) | 3.5–10 g (0.12–0.35 oz) | — | 6–12 lb | — | — | 99.9% | — | ||
| ¥103,600 | 2.08 m (6'10") | 5 | 49.2 cm (19.4 in) | 102 g (3.6 oz) | 7–21 g (0.25–0.74 oz) | — | 8–16 lb | — | — | 99.9% | — | ||
| ¥104,800 | 2.08 m (6'10") | 5 | 49 cm (19.3 in) | 107 g (3.8 oz) | 10–30 g (0.35–1.1 oz) | — | 10–20 lb | — | — | 99.9% | — | ||
| ¥106,900 | 2.24 m (7'4") | 5 | 52.7 cm (20.7 in) | 122 g (4.3 oz) | 10–42 g (0.35–1.5 oz) | — | 10–20 lb | — | — | 99.9% | — | ||
| ¥105,800 | 1.98 m (6'6") | 5 | 48 cm (18.9 in) | 77 g (2.7 oz) | 3–10 g (0.11–0.35 oz) | — | 3–6 lb | — | — | 99.9% | — |
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
166L-BFS/5: Japan list price ¥104,800 · Delivered to US approx. $788 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
1610M-5: Japan list price ¥103,600 · Delivered to US approx. $779 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
1610MH-5: Japan list price ¥104,800 · Delivered to US approx. $788 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
174MH+-5: Japan list price ¥106,900 · Delivered to US approx. $803 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
266L-5: Japan list price ¥105,800 · Delivered to US approx. $795 (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 Poison Ultima 5-Piece (ポイズンアルティマ 5ピース) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Bass; ¥103,600–¥106,900 in Japan before tax. 5 models from 1.98 m (6'6") to 2.24 m (7'4"), all 5-piece. Japan list price ¥103,600–¥106,900 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 47.4 cm (18.7 in) (166L-BFS/5).
- Weights run from 77 g (2.7 oz) on the 266L-5 to 122 g (4.3 oz) on the 174MH+-5.
- Rated for lures from 3 g to 42 g (0.11–1.5 oz) across the range.
- 99.9% carbon.
- Japan list price ¥103,600–¥106,900, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- Compared with the 266L-5, the 166L-BFS/5 is the same length and 13 g heavier, packs to 47.4 cm (vs 48 cm) and costs ¥1,000 less in Japan.
- Compared with the 166L-BFS/5, the 1610M-5 is 10 cm longer and 12 g heavier, takes up to 21 g lures (11 g more), packs to 49.2 cm (vs 47.4 cm) and costs ¥1,200 less in Japan.
- Compared with the 1610M-5, the 1610MH-5 is the same length and 5 g heavier, takes up to 30 g lures (9 g more), packs to 49 cm (vs 49.2 cm) and costs ¥1,200 more in Japan.
- Compared with the 1610MH-5, the 174MH+-5 is 16 cm longer and 15 g heavier, takes up to 42 g lures (12 g more), packs to 52.7 cm (vs 49 cm) and costs ¥2,100 more in Japan.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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