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Shimano Sephia Limited S85ML+

セフィア リミテッド · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

S85ML+ · 2.57 m (8'5") · 99 g (3.5 oz) · Japan list price ¥107,100 · approx. $804 delivered to US · all 5 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥107,100 (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
¥105,1002.54 m (8'4")2130.5 cm (51.4 in)97 g (3.4 oz)—#0.3–1———99%—
¥106,0002.74 m (9'0")2140.5 cm (55.3 in)103 g (3.6 oz)—#0.4–1———99%—
¥103,0002.29 m (7'6")2118 cm (46.5 in)96 g (3.4 oz)—#0.4–1———98%—
¥107,1002.57 m (8'5")2132 cm (52.0 in)99 g (3.5 oz)—#0.4–1———99%—
¥100,0002.21 m (7'3")2114 cm (44.9 in)99 g (3.5 oz)—#0.5–1———98%—

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

S85ML+: Japan list price ¥107,100 · Delivered to US approx. $804 (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 sizeS84L+ · S90ML · S76ML+ · S85ML+ · S73M

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Sephia Limited S85ML+: 2.57 m (8'5") long, 2 pieces, 132 cm (52.0 in) folded, weighs 99 g (3.5 oz), PE line #0.4–1 (maker's figures).
  • 5 models from 2.21 m (7'3") to 2.74 m (9'0"), all 2-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 114 cm (44.9 in) (S73M).
  • Weights run from 96 g (3.4 oz) on the S76ML+ to 103 g (3.6 oz) on the S90ML.
  • PE line rating 0.3–1.
  • Carbon content 98–99% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥100,000–¥107,100, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

S85ML+: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥107,100).

Length2.57 m (8'5")
Pieces2
Folded length132 cm (52.0 in)
Weight99 g (3.5 oz)
PE line (go)0.4–1
Carbon content (%)99
  • Versus S76ML+: 0.28 m (0.92 ft) longer, 3 g (0.1 oz) heavier, 14 cm (5.5 in) longer folded.
  • Versus S73M: 0.36 m (1.18 ft) longer, 18 cm (7.1 in) longer folded.

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