Tailwalk Basal (discontinued)
バサル · Japan list price ¥11,000 · approx. $111 delivered to US · discontinued
4 sizes. The lightest is CA73L at 190 g (6.7 oz); the heaviest is VT73R at 198 g (7.0 oz).
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥11,000 (our data, not from eBay)
Japan list price checked 2026-09-21
Can I buy Tailwalk in the US?
Tailwalk’s official distributor list (checked Nov 2026) does not name a US dealer; US buyers generally get this Japan-market model from sellers who ship from Japan. Maker’s distributor list ›
All sizes & specifications
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| Size | MSRP (Japan) | Compare | Weight | Gear | Retrieve / turn | Max drag | PE line | Nylon | Handle | Bearings | Spool ø | JAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥11,000 | 190 g (6.7 oz) | 7.3 | 78 cm (30.7 in) | 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) | PE 2-200m | — | — | — | — | 4516508191134 | ||
| ¥11,000 | 190 g (6.7 oz) | 7.3 | 78 cm (30.7 in) | 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) | PE 2-200m | — | — | — | — | 4516508191141 | ||
| ¥11,000 | 198 g (7.0 oz) | 7.3 | 78 cm (30.7 in) | 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) | PE 2-200m | — | — | — | — | 4516508191110 | ||
| ¥11,000 | 198 g (7.0 oz) | 7.3 | 78 cm (30.7 in) | 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) | PE 2-200m | — | — | — | — | 4516508191127 |
Maker’s figures; conversions are ours.
About these figures
Tap a size to see its current eBay listings at the top of the page. Bearings = ball / roller. Line capacity is the maker's guideline. PE is braided line (polyethylene fibre); its Japanese size number (go, 号) marks thickness, not breaking strength. Source: Tailwalk official Japanese site, fetched 2026-09-21; conversions are ours.
Japan price and delivered-to-US estimate
CA73R: Japan list price ¥11,000 · Delivered to US approx. $111 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
CA73L: Japan list price ¥11,000 · Delivered to US approx. $111 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
VT73R: Japan list price ¥11,000 · Delivered to US approx. $111 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
VT73L: Japan list price ¥11,000 · Delivered to US approx. $111 (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
Tailwalk Basal (バサル) is a Japan-market conventional reel; ¥11,000 in Japan before tax. 4 sizes. The lightest is CA73L at 190 g (6.7 oz); the heaviest is VT73R at 198 g (7.0 oz). Japan list price ¥11,000 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:
- Every size has a 7.3:1 gear ratio.
- Max drag is 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) on every size.
- Japan list price ¥11,000, which is in the bottom quarter (by Japan list price) of the 140 baitcasting reel series we list.
How the sizes differ
- Compared with the CA73L, the VT73R is 8 g heavier.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
The maker lists this model as discontinued. Listings you find are likely old stock or used (our note, not the maker's).
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Maker’s warranty. Japan-market models may not be covered by the maker’s overseas warranty or repair service. Check with the seller before you buy.
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