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Penn Fierce® V vs Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM

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Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM

Spinning Reels

For freshwater or inshore lure fishing, the C3000XG pairs 37-inch line pickup with capacity for 170 yards of 8 lb mono in a 7.9 oz reel.¹²

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The Fierce V 1000 keeps a small saltwater setup light at 7.8 oz, with room for 135 yards of 4 lb mono or 130 yards of 8 lb braid.³⁴

2 models / at a glance

Max drag · lb9 lb⁴Higher preferred ↑

Weight · oz7.8 oz³Lower preferred ↓

Max drag · lb20 lb²Higher preferred ↑

Weight · oz7.9 oz¹Lower preferred ↓

Specification	Penn Fierce® V	Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM
Line retrieve per crank	Not published	37 in²