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Penn Slammer IV 8500 vs Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM

Our pick

Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM

Spinning Reels

Why this one

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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What Penn Slammer IV 8500 offers

Choose the Slammer IV 8500 for a saltwater setup needing room for 555 yards of 65 lb braid.³⁴

2 models / at a glance

Key differences

Every specification ↗

Penn Slammer IV 8500

Penn Slammer IV 8500

Max drag · lb50 lb³Higher preferred ↑

Weight · oz30.7 oz⁵Lower preferred ↓

Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM

Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM

Max drag · lb20 lb²Higher preferred ↑

Weight · oz7.9 oz¹Lower preferred ↓

What differs

Specification	Penn Slammer IV 8500	Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM
Reel size	8500³	C3000XG¹
Max drag	50 lb³	20 lb²
Gear ratio	4.7³	6.4¹
Water type	Saltwater⁴	Freshwater and saltwater¹
Weight	30.7 oz⁵	7.9 oz¹

More details

Specification	Penn Slammer IV 8500	Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM
Sealed drag	Yes³	Not published
Body material	metal³	Not published
Line retrieve per crank	Not published	37 in²
Sealed body	Yes³	Not published

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