Shimano Tomoayu
トモアユ · Japan list price ¥39,500–¥52,500 · approx. $317–$411 delivered to US
6 models from 6.00 m (19'8") to 9.00 m (29'6"), in 6- to 8-piece builds.
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥39,500 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥39,500 | 6.00 m (19'8") | 6 | 118.3 cm (46.6 in) | 155 g (5.5 oz) | — | — | — | #0–4 (0–15 g, 0.00–0.53 oz) | — | 98.6% | 1.8/25.9 mm | ||
| ¥42,500 | 7.00 m (23'0") | 6 | 136.8 cm (53.9 in) | 195 g (6.9 oz) | — | — | — | #0–4 (0–15 g, 0.00–0.53 oz) | — | 99% | 1.8/23.6 mm | ||
| ¥45,500 | 7.50 m (24'7") | 7 | 136.8 cm (53.9 in) | 210 g (7.4 oz) | — | — | — | #0–4 (0–15 g, 0.00–0.53 oz) | — | 98.9% | 1.8/24.0 mm | ||
| ¥47,500 | 8.00 m (26'3") | 7 | 136.8 cm (53.9 in) | 240 g (8.5 oz) | — | — | — | #0–4 (0–15 g, 0.00–0.53 oz) | — | 98.8% | 1.8/26.1 mm | ||
| ¥49,500 | 8.50 m (27'11") | 7 | 136.8 cm (53.9 in) | 260 g (9.2 oz) | — | — | — | #0–4 (0–15 g, 0.00–0.53 oz) | — | 98.9% | 1.8/26.1 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
60: Japan list price ¥39,500 · Delivered to US approx. $317 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
70: Japan list price ¥42,500 · Delivered to US approx. $339 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
75: Japan list price ¥45,500 · Delivered to US approx. $360 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
80: Japan list price ¥47,500 · Delivered to US approx. $375 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
85: Japan list price ¥49,500 · Delivered to US approx. $389 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
90: Japan list price ¥52,500 · Delivered to US approx. $411 (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 Tomoayu (トモアユ) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Ayu (sweetfish); ¥39,500–¥52,500 in Japan before tax. 6 models from 6.00 m (19'8") to 9.00 m (29'6"), in 6- to 8-piece builds. Japan list price ¥39,500–¥52,500 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 118.3 cm (46.6 in) (60).
- Weights run from 155 g (5.5 oz) on the 60 to 285 g (10.1 oz) on the 90.
- Carbon content 98.6–99.1% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥39,500–¥52,500, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- Compared with the 60 (6 m), the 70 (7 m) is 100 cm longer and 40 g heavier, packs to 136.8 cm (vs 118.3 cm) and costs ¥3,000 more in Japan.
- Compared with the 70 (7 m), the 75 (7.5 m) is 50 cm longer and 15 g heavier and costs ¥3,000 more in Japan.
- Compared with the 75 (7.5 m), the 80 (8 m) is 50 cm longer and 30 g heavier and costs ¥2,000 more in Japan.
- Compared with the 80 (8 m), the 85 (8.5 m) is 50 cm longer and 20 g heavier and costs ¥2,000 more in Japan.
- Compared with the 85 (8.5 m), the 90 (9 m) is 50 cm longer and 25 g heavier and costs ¥3,000 more in Japan.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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