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Shimano Stradic FL 1000 vs Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM

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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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Shimano Stradic FL 1000Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM

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What Shimano Stradic FL 1000 offers

The Stradic FL 1000 weighs 185 g, keeping reel weight down in a setup you hold and cast repeatedly.3 Its stated maximum drag is 3 kg; check that ceiling against your line and rod setup before choosing this 1000-size reel.34

2 models / at a glance

Key differences

Every specification ↗
Max drag · lb≈6.61 lb (3 kg)3Higher preferred ↑
Weight · oz≈6.53 oz (185 g)3Lower preferred ↓

What differs

SpecificationShimano Stradic FL 1000Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM
Reel size10004C3000XG1
Max drag≈6.61 lb (3 kg)320 lb2
Gear ratio5.146.41
Weight≈6.53 oz (185 g)37.9 oz1

More details

SpecificationShimano Stradic FL 1000Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM
Water typeFreshwater and saltwater5Freshwater and saltwater1
Line retrieve per crankNot published37 in2

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Sources

  1. fishshop.shimano.com
  2. www.tackledepot.ca
  3. www.upplevstore.se
  4. web.archive.org
  5. www.fieldandstream.com