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Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM vs Shimano Stradic FM ST4000XGFM

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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 30 lb braid setup, the 4000XG holds 180 yards and weighs 9.7 oz; check that line load against the room you need.¹²

2 models / at a glance

Max drag · lb20 lb²Higher preferred ↑

Weight · oz7.9 oz¹Lower preferred ↓

Max drag · lb24 lb²Higher preferred ↑

Weight · oz9.7 oz¹Lower preferred ↓

Specification	Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM	Shimano Stradic FM ST4000XGFM
Water type	Freshwater and saltwater¹	Freshwater and saltwater¹