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Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM vs Pflueger President XT PRESXT35X

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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 President XT 35 holds 185 yards of 8 lb mono and weighs 9 oz; choose it when that line load fits your freshwater setup.³⁴

2 models / at a glance

Max drag · lb20 lb²Higher preferred ↑

Weight · oz7.9 oz¹Lower preferred ↓

Max drag · lb12 lb⁵Higher preferred ↑

Weight · oz9 oz³Lower preferred ↓

Specification	Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM	Pflueger President XT PRESXT35X
Reel size	C3000XG¹	35⁵
Max drag	20 lb²	12 lb⁵
Gear ratio	6.4¹	6.2⁵
Water type	Freshwater and saltwater¹	Freshwater⁴
Weight	7.9 oz¹	9 oz³
Line retrieve per crank	37 in²	33.5 in³