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 "version": "2026-10-20",
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 "slug": "shimano-zodias-2026-268ml-2",
 "name": "Shimano Zodias 268ML-2 (2026, spinning, 2-piece)",
 "kind": "modern",
 "category": "Fishing",
 "group": "Spinning rods",
 "year": null,
 "question": "What are the dimensions of the Shimano Zodias 268ML-2 (2026, spinning, 2-piece)?",
 "tags": [
  "fishing",
  "fishing rod",
  "rod building",
  "tackle",
  "spinning rods"
 ],
 "aliases": [
  "shimano zodias 268ml-2",
  "zodias 268ml-2 specs",
  "zodias 268ml-2 closed length",
  "zodias 268ML-2 2026",
  "ゾディアス 268ML-2",
  "shimano zodias 268ml-2 weight",
  "zodias 268ml-2 transport length",
  "caña shimano zodias 268ml-2",
  "shimano zodias 268ml-2 rute",
  "shimano zodias 2-piece rod length"
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  "length": 2030,
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  "height": null
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 "sheet_txt": "https://xemstudio.com/objects/shimano-zodias-2026-268ml-2/sheet.txt",
 "sheet": {
  "basis": "Manufacturer specifications (Shimano Japan)",
  "overall_mm": {
   "length": 2030,
   "width": null,
   "height": null
  },
  "notes": [
   "The 2026 third-generation Shimano Zodias 268ML-2 is a two-piece spinning bass rod; Shimano Japan publishes its packed length (104.8 cm), weight, tip diameter and grip length.",
   "A rod tube or rack slot for this rod broken down needs at least 1048 mm of internal length.",
   "No CAD file: the maker publishes only overall sizes, and a plain box or cylinder is not useful design geometry. The table is the published data; parts with real geometry have their own pages."
  ],
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    "value"
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     "Length",
     "2030 mm (6'8\")"
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     "Pieces",
     "2 (standard 2-piece joint)"
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    [
     "Closed / transport length",
     "1048 mm (104.8 cm)"
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    [
     "Weight",
     "95 g"
    ],
    [
     "Tip diameter",
     "1.6 mm"
    ],
    [
     "Grip length",
     "200 mm"
    ],
    [
     "Reel seat position (from butt)",
     "200 mm"
    ],
    [
     "Taper",
     "F"
    ],
    [
     "Lure weight",
     "4-12 g"
    ],
    [
     "Line, nylon/fluoro",
     "4-8 lb"
    ],
    [
     "Line, PE",
     "MAX 1.2 (go)"
    ],
    [
     "Butt diameter",
     "not published"
    ]
   ]
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 "sheet_text": "Shimano Zodias 268ML-2 (2026, spinning, 2-piece) — dimension sheet\nSource: Xem Studio, https://xemstudio.com/objects/shimano-zodias-2026-268ml-2/  (sheet CC BY 4.0)\nBasis: Manufacturer specifications (Shimano Japan)\nCatalog version: 2026-10-20\n\nOverall (mm): length 2030.0\n- The 2026 third-generation Shimano Zodias 268ML-2 is a two-piece spinning bass rod; Shimano Japan publishes its packed length (104.8 cm), weight, tip diameter and grip length.\n- A rod tube or rack slot for this rod broken down needs at least 1048 mm of internal length.\n- No CAD file: the maker publishes only overall sizes, and a plain box or cylinder is not useful design geometry. The table is the published data; parts with real geometry have their own pages.\n\ndimension  value\nLength  2030 mm (6'8\")\nPieces  2 (standard 2-piece joint)\nClosed / transport length  1048 mm (104.8 cm)\nWeight  95 g\nTip diameter  1.6 mm\nGrip length  200 mm\nReel seat position (from butt)  200 mm\nTaper  F\nLure weight  4-12 g\nLine, nylon/fluoro  4-8 lb\nLine, PE  MAX 1.2 (go)\nButt diameter  not published\n\nFiles elsewhere (not hosted by Xem Studio; license as stated by the publisher):\n- Shimano Japan: ゾディアス (ZODIAS) 2026 spec table — web — Publisher's page; dimensions are facts — https://fish.shimano.com/ja-JP/product/rod/bass/shimano/a075f00003yfzrsqam.html\n\nNo true-size file yet: the published figures do not fix the whole shape; a measured scan is planned.\nAPI: https://xemstudio.com/api/geometry?object=shimano-zodias-2026-268ml-2\n",
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   "publisher": "Shimano Japan",
   "title": "ゾディアス (ZODIAS) 2026 spec table",
   "url": "https://fish.shimano.com/ja-JP/product/rod/bass/shimano/a075f00003yfzrsqam.html",
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   ],
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 "faq": [
  {
   "q": "What is the transport length of the Zodias 268ML-2?",
   "a": "104.8 cm (1048 mm) broken down, per Shimano Japan."
  },
  {
   "q": "How heavy is the Zodias 268ML-2?",
   "a": "95 g, with a 200 mm grip and 1.6 mm tip."
  }
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