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Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM vs SeVIIn GS GSS1000

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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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What SeVIIn GS GSS1000 offers

Choose the GSS1000 for a freshwater setup using 6 lb mono: its stated capacity is 125 yards and the reel weighs 6.7 oz. A full handle turn retrieves 24 inches of line.³⁴

2 models / at a glance

Key differences

Every specification ↗

Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM

Max drag · lb20 lb²Higher preferred ↑

Weight · oz7.9 oz¹Lower preferred ↓

SeVIIn GS GSS1000

Max drag · lb9 lb⁴Higher preferred ↑

Weight · oz6.7 oz⁴Lower preferred ↓

What differs

Specification	Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM	SeVIIn GS GSS1000
Reel size	C3000XG¹	1000⁴
Max drag	20 lb²	9 lb⁴
Gear ratio	6.4¹	5.2⁴
Water type	Freshwater and saltwater¹	Freshwater³
Weight	7.9 oz¹	6.7 oz⁴
Line retrieve per crank	37 in²	24 in⁴

Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM vs SeVIIn GS GSS1000

Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM

Why this one

What SeVIIn GS GSS1000 offers

Key differences

Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM

SeVIIn GS GSS1000

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