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Shimano Rinkai 0.6-530

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

0.6-530 · 5.30 m (17'5") · 175 g (6.2 oz) · Japan list price ¥37,500 · approx. $302 delivered to US · all 7 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥37,500 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)

Japan list price checked 2026-10-16

All sizes & specifications

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SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareLengthPiecesFolded lengthWeightLure weightPE line (go)NylonSinker ratingLeader (go)CarbonTip / butt ø
¥37,0005.30 m (17'5")5117.1 cm (46.1 in)170 g (6.0 oz)———#0.5–1.5 (1.88–5.62 g, 0.07–0.20 oz)#0.4–1.599.4%—
¥37,0005.00 m (16'5")5111.4 cm (43.9 in)165 g (5.8 oz)———#1–2 (3.75–7.5 g, 0.13–0.26 oz)#0.6–1.599.5%—
¥37,5005.30 m (17'5")5117.4 cm (46.2 in)175 g (6.2 oz)———#1–2 (3.75–7.5 g, 0.13–0.26 oz)#0.6–1.599.5%—
¥37,5005.00 m (16'5")5111.4 cm (43.9 in)170 g (6.0 oz)———#1–3 (3.75–11.25 g, 0.13–0.40 oz)#0.8–299.4%—
¥38,0005.30 m (17'5")5117.4 cm (46.2 in)177 g (6.2 oz)———#1–3 (3.75–11.25 g, 0.13–0.40 oz)#0.8–299.4%—

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

0.6-530: Japan list price ¥37,500 · Delivered to US approx. $302 (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 Rinkai 0.6-530: 5.30 m (17'5") long, 5 pieces, 117.4 cm (46.2 in) folded, weighs 175 g (6.2 oz), sinker rating #1–2 (3.75–7.5 g, 0.13–0.26 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 7 models from 5.00 m (16'5") to 5.30 m (17'5"), all 5-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 111.4 cm (43.9 in) (0.6-500).
  • Weights run from 165 g (5.8 oz) on the 0.6-500 to 185 g (6.5 oz) on the 1.5-530.
  • Carbon content 99.4–99.5% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥37,000–¥39,000, which is in the lower-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

0.6-530: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥37,500); it is one of the longest of the 7 sizes in this series (tied with 0-530, 1-530, 1.2-530 and 1.5-530).

Length5.30 m (17'5")
Pieces5
Folded length117.4 cm (46.2 in)
Weight175 g (6.2 oz)
Sinker#1–2 (3.75–7.5 g, 0.13–0.26 oz)
Leader (go)0.6–1.5
Carbon content (%)99.5
  • Versus 0.6-500: 0.3 m (0.98 ft) longer, 10 g (0.4 oz) heavier, 6 cm (2.4 in) longer folded.
  • Versus 1-500: 0.3 m (0.98 ft) longer, 5 g (0.2 oz) heavier, 6 cm (2.4 in) longer folded.

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