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Shimano Surf Gazer Nami-tsugi 30-405

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30-405 · 4.05 m (13'3") · 410 g (14.5 oz) · Japan list price ¥36,500 · approx. $295 delivered to US · all 5 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥36,500 (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
¥32,5004.05 m (13'3")3142.4 cm (56.1 in)355 g (12.5 oz)———#20–30 (75–112.5 g, 2.6–4.0 oz)—99.5%—
¥34,5004.05 m (13'3")3142.4 cm (56.1 in)388 g (13.7 oz)———#23–30 (86.25–112.5 g, 3.0–4.0 oz)—99.6%—
¥36,5004.05 m (13'3")3142.4 cm (56.1 in)410 g (14.5 oz)———#25–35 (93.75–131.25 g, 3.3–4.6 oz)—99.6%—
¥38,5004.25 m (13'11")3149.4 cm (58.8 in)477 g (16.8 oz)———#27–35 (101.25–131.25 g, 3.6–4.6 oz)—99.6%—
¥40,5004.50 m (14'9")3157.9 cm (62.2 in)465 g (16.4 oz)———#27–35 (101.25–131.25 g, 3.6–4.6 oz)—99.2%—

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

30-405: Japan list price ¥36,500 · Delivered to US approx. $295 (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 size25-405 · 27-405 · 30-405 · 33-425 · 33-450

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Surf Gazer Nami-tsugi 30-405: 4.05 m (13'3") long, 3 pieces, 142.4 cm (56.1 in) folded, weighs 410 g (14.5 oz), sinker rating #25–35 (93.75–131.25 g, 3.3–4.6 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 5 models from 4.05 m (13'3") to 4.50 m (14'9"), all 3-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 142.4 cm (56.1 in) (25-405).
  • Weights run from 355 g (12.5 oz) on the 25-405 to 477 g (16.8 oz) on the 33-425.
  • Carbon content 99.2–99.6% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥32,500–¥40,500, which is in the lower-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

30-405: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥36,500); it is one of the shortest of the 5 sizes in this series (tied with 25-405 and 27-405).

Length4.05 m (13'3")
Pieces3
Folded length142.4 cm (56.1 in)
Weight410 g (14.5 oz)
Sinker#25–35 (93.75–131.25 g, 3.3–4.6 oz)
Carbon content (%)99.6
  • Versus 27-405: 22 g (0.8 oz) heavier.
  • Versus 33-425: 0.2 m (0.66 ft) shorter, 67 g (2.4 oz) lighter, 7 cm (2.8 in) shorter folded.

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