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Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM vs Penn Battle IV BTLIV5000

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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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For a saltwater setup using 40 lb braid, the Battle IV 5000 gives you 240 yards of stated spool capacity in an 18.8 oz reel with a full metal body.³⁴

2 models / at a glance

Max drag · lb20 lb²Higher preferred ↑

Weight · oz7.9 oz¹Lower preferred ↓

Max drag · lb25 lb⁴Higher preferred ↑

Weight · oz18.8 oz³Lower preferred ↓

Specification	Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM	Penn Battle IV BTLIV5000
Body material	Not published	Full Metal Body⁴
Line retrieve per crank	37 in²	Not published