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Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM vs Shimano Stradic FM STC5000XGFM

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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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Choose the C5000XG for its larger line load: it holds 235 yards of 30 lb braid or 185 yards of 40 lb braid, at a reel weight of 10.2 oz.¹²

2 models / at a glance

Max drag · lb20 lb²Higher preferred ↑

Weight · oz7.9 oz¹Lower preferred ↓

Max drag · lb24 lb²Higher preferred ↑

Weight · oz10.2 oz¹Lower preferred ↓

Specification	Shimano Stradic FM STC3000XGFM	Shimano Stradic FM STC5000XGFM
Water type	Freshwater and saltwater¹	Freshwater and saltwater¹