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Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM vs Pflueger President PRES30X

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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 FM STC3000XGFMPflueger President PRES30X

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What Pflueger President PRES30X offers

The President 30 holds 145 yards of 6 lb mono and takes up a stated 25.3 inches per crank, so match both the line load and retrieve pace to your setup.3

2 models / at a glance

Key differences

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What differs

SpecificationShimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFMPflueger President PRES30X
Reel sizeC3000XG1304
Max drag20 lb210 lb4
Gear ratio6.415.24
Water typeFreshwater and saltwater1Freshwater5
Weight7.9 oz18.8 oz3
Line retrieve per crank37 in225.3 in3

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Sources

  1. fishshop.shimano.com
  2. www.tackledepot.ca
  3. s3.amazonaws.com
  4. pfluegerfishing.com
  5. pfluegerfishing.com