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Shimano Seihako Special 160/155

セイハコウ スペシャル · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

160/155 · 1.61 m (5'3") · 111 g (3.9 oz) · Japan list price ¥65,000 · approx. $501 delivered to US · all 3 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥65,000 (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
¥64,0001.51 m (4'11")386.6 cm (34.1 in)108 g (3.8 oz)———#0–2 (0–7.5 g, 0.00–0.26 oz)#0.8–2.575.4%—
¥65,0001.61 m (5'3")396.6 cm (38.0 in)111 g (3.9 oz)———#0–2 (0–7.5 g, 0.00–0.26 oz)#0.8–2.573%—
¥66,0001.71 m (5'7")3106.6 cm (42.0 in)114 g (4.0 oz)———#0–2 (0–7.5 g, 0.00–0.26 oz)#0.8–2.571%—

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

160/155: Japan list price ¥65,000 · Delivered to US approx. $501 (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 Seihako Special 160/155: 1.61 m (5'3") long, 3 pieces, 96.6 cm (38.0 in) folded, weighs 111 g (3.9 oz), sinker rating #0–2 (0–7.5 g, 0.00–0.26 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 3 models from 1.51 m (4'11") to 1.71 m (5'7"), all 3-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 86.6 cm (34.1 in) (150/145).
  • Weights run from 108 g (3.8 oz) on the 150/145 to 114 g (4.0 oz) on the 170/165.
  • At 114 g, the 170/165 is the lightest 1.71 m (5'7") rod we list (of 3 at that length).
  • Carbon content 71–75.4% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥64,000–¥66,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

160/155: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥65,000).

Length1.61 m (5'3")
Pieces3
Folded length96.6 cm (38.0 in)
Weight111 g (3.9 oz)
Sinker#0–2 (0–7.5 g, 0.00–0.26 oz)
Leader (go)0.8–2.5
Carbon content (%)73
  • Versus 150/145: 0.1 m (0.33 ft) longer, 3 g (0.1 oz) heavier, 10 cm (3.9 in) longer folded.
  • Versus 170/165: 0.1 m (0.33 ft) shorter, 3 g (0.1 oz) lighter, 10 cm (3.9 in) shorter folded.

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