Shimano Sephia SS Metal Sutte R-B68M-S
セフィア SS メタルスッテ · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16
R-B68M-S · 2.03 m (6'8") · 96 g (3.4 oz) · Japan list price ¥33,100 · approx. $271 delivered to US · all 8 sizes
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥33,100 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥32,000 | 1.80 m (5'11") | 2 | 93.7 cm (36.9 in) | 89 g (3.1 oz) | — | #0.4–1 | — | - | — | 98.9% | — | ||
| ¥32,600 | 1.98 m (6'6") | 2 | 102.7 cm (40.4 in) | 92 g (3.2 oz) | — | #0.4–1 | — | - | — | 99% | — | ||
| ¥33,100 | 1.98 m (6'6") | 2 | 102.7 cm (40.4 in) | 95 g (3.4 oz) | — | #0.4–1 | — | - | — | 99% | — | ||
| ¥33,700 | 1.98 m (6'6") | 2 | 102.7 cm (40.4 in) | 96 g (3.4 oz) | — | #0.4–1.2 | — | - | — | 99.1% | — | ||
| ¥33,100 | 2.03 m (6'8") | 2 | 105.2 cm (41.4 in) | 92 g (3.2 oz) | — | #0.4–1 | — | - | — | 99% | — |
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
R-B68M-S: Japan list price ¥33,100 · Delivered to US approx. $271 (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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What the maker's numbers say about this model:
- The Sephia SS Metal Sutte R-B68M-S: 2.03 m (6'8") long, 2 pieces, 105 cm (41.3 in) folded, weighs 96 g (3.4 oz), sinker rating #10–30 (37.5–112.5 g, 1.3–4.0 oz), PE line #0.4–1 (maker's figures).
- 8 models from 1.80 m (5'11") to 2.08 m (6'10"), all 2-piece.
- The shortest packed length is 93.7 cm (36.9 in) (F-B511ML-S).
- Weights run from 89 g (3.1 oz) on the F-B511ML-S to 98 g (3.5 oz) on the R-S610MH-S.
- PE line rating 0.4–1.5.
- Carbon content 97–99.1% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥32,000–¥34,100, which is in the lower-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.
R-B68M-S: specs and how it differs
The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥33,100).
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