Shimano Special Kisoi FW
スペシャル 競(きそい) FW · Japan list price ¥255,000–¥280,000 · approx. $1,871–$2,051 delivered to US
5 models from 8.50 m (27'11") to 9.00 m (29'6"), in 7- to 8-piece builds.
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥255,000 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥255,000 | 8.50 m (27'11") | 7 | 141.5 cm (55.7 in) | 173 g (6.1 oz) | — | — | — | #0–2 (0–7.5 g, 0.00–0.26 oz) | — | 99.9% | 1.5/23.0 mm | ||
| ¥265,000 | 8.50 m (27'11") | 7 | 142.5 cm (56.1 in) | 190 g (6.7 oz) | — | — | — | #0–3 (0–11.25 g, 0.00–0.40 oz) | — | 99.9% | 1.7/24.4 mm | ||
| ¥275,000 | 9.00 m (29'6") | 8 | 136.5 cm (53.7 in) | 208 g (7.3 oz) | — | — | — | #0–3 (0–11.25 g, 0.00–0.40 oz) | — | 99.9% | 1.7/24.8 mm | ||
| ¥270,000 | 8.50 m (27'11") | 7 | 142.5 cm (56.1 in) | 200 g (7.1 oz) | — | — | — | #0–4 (0–15 g, 0.00–0.53 oz) | — | 99.8% | 1.7/24.9 mm | ||
| ¥280,000 | 9.00 m (29'6") | 8 | 136.5 cm (53.7 in) | 215 g (7.6 oz) | — | — | — | #0–4 (0–15 g, 0.00–0.53 oz) | — | 99.9% | 1.7/24.9 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
LIGHTSTINGER 85: Japan list price ¥255,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,871 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
85: Japan list price ¥265,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,943 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
90: Japan list price ¥275,000 · Delivered to US approx. $2,015 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
H85: Japan list price ¥270,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,979 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
H90: Japan list price ¥280,000 · Delivered to US approx. $2,051 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.
In short
Shimano Special Kisoi FW (スペシャル 競(きそい) FW) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Ayu (sweetfish); ¥255,000–¥280,000 in Japan before tax. 5 models from 8.50 m (27'11") to 9.00 m (29'6"), in 7- to 8-piece builds. Japan list price ¥255,000–¥280,000 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) (90).
- Weights run from 173 g (6.1 oz) on the LIGHTSTINGER 85 to 215 g (7.6 oz) on the H90.
- Carbon content 99.8–99.9% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥255,000–¥280,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- Compared with the LIGHTSTINGER 85, the 85 (8.5 m) is the same length and 17 g heavier, takes up to 3 go sinkers (1 go more), packs to 142.5 cm (vs 141.5 cm) and costs ¥10,000 more in Japan.
- Compared with the 85 (8.5 m), the H85 is the same length and 10 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 8 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 7 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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