Shimano Raiarm BG 5-500

Name: Shimano Raiarm BG 5-500
Brand: Shimano
SKU: 5-500

16'5", spinning rod

Japanese-market Shimano heavy rock-shore fishing for large pelagics rod, sold in Japan as ライアーム BG[RAIARM BG] 5-500. Sinker load 8-20 go; Leader 8-20 go; telescopic; Reel seat UPLOCK; Closed length 111.5 cm; Tip 1.7 mm; Carbon 99%; MSRP JPY 65,700. JAN 4969363250049.

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Type: Spinning
Length: 16'5" 5.00 m
Pieces: Tele
Line: 8–20号 nylon, about 32–80 lb; Converted
Sinker weight: 1 1/16–2 5/8oz 30–75g
Weight: 340g

Specs as Shimano lists them, verified October 20, 2026 against the maker's page. Anything we inferred or converted is marked. Report a spec error

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