Shimano · Series · JP lineup

Surf Leader

Japanese-market Shimano rods for nage surfcasting.

Rods in this series

11 models

Model	Type	Length	Sinker weight	Price
385DX-T	Spinning	12'8"	3 1/16–3 15/16oz	Buy from Shimano
405EX-T	Spinning	13'3"	2 5/8–3 15/16oz	Buy from Shimano
405DX-T	Spinning	13'3"	3 1/16–3 15/16oz	Buy from Shimano
405CX-T	Spinning	13'3"	3 5/16–4 5/8oz	Buy from Shimano
405BX-T	Spinning	13'3"	3 9/16–4 5/8oz	Buy from Shimano
425EX-T	Spinning	13'11"	2 5/8–3 15/16oz	Buy from Shimano
425DX-T	Spinning	13'11"	3 1/16–3 15/16oz	Buy from Shimano
425CX-T	Spinning	13'11"	3 5/16–4 5/8oz	Buy from Shimano
425BX-T	Spinning	13'11"	3 9/16–4 5/8oz	Buy from Shimano
450DXTL	Spinning	14'9"	3 1/16–3 15/16oz	Buy from Shimano
450CXTL	Spinning	14'9"	3 5/16–4 5/8oz	Buy from Shimano

Specs as Shimano lists them, last verified October 12, 2026. Report a spec error

Sinker weight across the lineup, on one scale 0 to 8 oz

All 11 models

385DX-T Spinning · 12'8"

A 12'8" spinning rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Surf Leader lineup, built for nage surfcasting, telescopic, rated for 86.2-112.5 g sinkers.

405EX-T Spinning · 13'3"

A 13'3" spinning rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Surf Leader lineup, built for nage surfcasting, telescopic, rated for 75-112.5 g sinkers.

405DX-T Spinning · 13'3"

A 13'3" spinning rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Surf Leader lineup, built for nage surfcasting, telescopic, rated for 86.2-112.5 g sinkers.

405CX-T Spinning · 13'3"

A 13'3" spinning rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Surf Leader lineup, built for nage surfcasting, telescopic, rated for 93.8-131.2 g sinkers.

405BX-T Spinning · 13'3"

A 13'3" spinning rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Surf Leader lineup, built for nage surfcasting, telescopic, rated for 101.2-131.2 g sinkers.

425EX-T Spinning · 13'11"

A 13'11" spinning rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Surf Leader lineup, built for nage surfcasting, telescopic, rated for 75-112.5 g sinkers.

425DX-T Spinning · 13'11"

A 13'11" spinning rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Surf Leader lineup, built for nage surfcasting, telescopic, rated for 86.2-112.5 g sinkers.

425CX-T Spinning · 13'11"

A 13'11" spinning rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Surf Leader lineup, built for nage surfcasting, telescopic, rated for 93.8-131.2 g sinkers.

425BX-T Spinning · 13'11"

A 13'11" spinning rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Surf Leader lineup, built for nage surfcasting, telescopic, rated for 101.2-131.2 g sinkers.

450DXTL Spinning · 14'9"

A 14'9" spinning rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Surf Leader lineup, built for nage surfcasting, telescopic, rated for 86.2-112.5 g sinkers.

450CXTL Spinning · 14'9"

A 14'9" spinning rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Surf Leader lineup, built for nage surfcasting, telescopic, rated for 93.8-131.2 g sinkers.