JDM Tackle Guide

Shimano Pro Select FW

プロセレクト FW · Japan list price ¥173,000–¥198,000 · approx. $1,280–$1,460 delivered to US

5 models from 8.00 m (26'3") to 9.00 m (29'6"), in 7- to 8-piece builds.

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥173,000 (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
¥173,0008.00 m (26'3")7136.5 cm (53.7 in)185 g (6.5 oz)———#0–3 (0–11.25 g, 0.00–0.40 oz)—99.8%1.7/23.8 mm
¥183,0008.50 m (27'11")7142.5 cm (56.1 in)197 g (6.9 oz)———#0–3 (0–11.25 g, 0.00–0.40 oz)—99.8%1.7/24.3 mm
¥193,0009.00 m (29'6")8136.5 cm (53.7 in)215 g (7.6 oz)———#0–3 (0–11.25 g, 0.00–0.40 oz)—99.7%1.8/24.7 mm
¥188,0008.50 m (27'11")7142.5 cm (56.1 in)205 g (7.2 oz)———#0–4 (0–15 g, 0.00–0.53 oz)—99.7%1.8/24.8 mm
¥198,0009.00 m (29'6")8136.5 cm (53.7 in)223 g (7.9 oz)———#0–4 (0–15 g, 0.00–0.53 oz)—99.8%1.8/24.8 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

80: Japan list price ¥173,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,280 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

85: Japan list price ¥183,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,352 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

90: Japan list price ¥193,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,424 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

H85: Japan list price ¥188,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,388 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

H90: Japan list price ¥198,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,460 (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 size80 · 85 · 90 · H85 · H90

In short

Shimano Pro Select FW (プロセレクト FW) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Ayu (sweetfish); ¥173,000–¥198,000 in Japan before tax. 5 models from 8.00 m (26'3") to 9.00 m (29'6"), in 7- to 8-piece builds. Japan list price ¥173,000–¥198,000 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 136.5 cm (53.7 in) (80).
  • Weights run from 185 g (6.5 oz) on the 80 to 223 g (7.9 oz) on the H90.
  • Carbon content 99.7–99.8% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥173,000–¥198,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

How the sizes differ

  • Compared with the 80 (8 m), the 85 (8.5 m) is 50 cm longer and 12 g heavier, packs to 142.5 cm (vs 136.5 cm) and costs ¥10,000 more in Japan.
  • Compared with the 85 (8.5 m), the H85 is the same length and 8 g heavier, takes up to 4 go sinkers (1 go more) and costs ¥5,000 more in Japan.
  • Compared with the H85, the 90 (9 m) is 50 cm longer and 10 g heavier, takes up to 3 go sinkers (1 go less), packs to 136.5 cm (vs 142.5 cm) and costs ¥5,000 more in Japan.
  • Compared with the 90 (9 m), the H90 is the same length and 8 g heavier, takes up to 4 go sinkers (1 go more) and costs ¥5,000 more in Japan.

Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.

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