Shimano Japan spec table, checked 2026-10-13. Values are copied as printed; Not confirmed means the item is not in the table. How we check
Shimano Nasci 2500 sizes side by side
The last column shows whether every 2500 size lists the same value. Size codes link to the full page for that size.
| Item | 2500 | 2500HG | 2500SHG | Same in all? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5:1 | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 235 g | 235 g | 235 g | Same |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 | 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | Differs |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 | Differs |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 2-170, 2.5-150, 3-120 | 2-170, 2.5-150, 3-120 | Not confirmed | Differs |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.25-160 | 0.25-160 | 0.16-150, 0.18-120, 0.20-95 | Differs |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | 2-140, 2.5-125, 3-100 | 2-140, 2.5-125, 3-100 | Not confirmed | Differs |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | 4-130, 5-100, 6-80 | Differs |
| Max drag | 9 kg | 9 kg | 4 kg | Differs |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 3.5 kg | 3.5 kg | 2.5 kg | Differs |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | Same |
| Retrieve per crank | 73 cm | 91 cm | 91 cm | Differs |
| Handle length | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | Same |
| Spool | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | Same |
| Product code (品番) | 048103 | 048110 | 048127 | Differs |
| JAN code | 4969363048103 | 4969363048110 | 4969363048127 | Differs |
| Yumeya spool type | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Differs |
| List price in Japan | ¥14,200 excl. tax | ¥14,200 excl. tax | ¥14,200 excl. tax | Same |
| US SKU in our data | Not confirmed | NAS2500HGFD | Not confirmed |
What is the difference between the Nasci 2500 and 2500HG?
Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 73 cm vs 91 cm. Same: weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
How do the other Shimano Nasci 2500 sizes differ?
2500 vs 2500SHG
Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 73 cm vs 91 cm; max drag 9 kg vs 4 kg; PE capacity (gō-m) 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 vs 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120. Same: weight, spool, handle length, bearings.
These are differences in the printed figures only. We do not say which size is better for a given use: that is outside what a spec table shows.
Which Shimano Nasci 2500 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?
- Lightest: 2500, 2500HG and 2500SHG at 235 g (heaviest: 2500SHG, 235 g).
- Highest max drag: 2500 and 2500HG at 9 kg.
- Highest gear ratio: 2500HG and 2500SHG at 6.2:1.
How much line do the Shimano Nasci 2500 sizes hold?
PE capacity differs between these sizes: 2500 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220; 2500HG 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220; 2500SHG 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 (gō-m).
| Line | 2500 | 2500HG | 2500SHG |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE 0.6 gō | Not printed | Not printed | 200 m (219 yd) |
| PE 0.8 gō | Not printed | Not printed | 150 m (164 yd) |
| PE 1 gō | 320 m (350 yd) | 320 m (350 yd) | 120 m (131 yd) |
| PE 1.2 gō | 270 m (295 yd) | 270 m (295 yd) | Not printed |
| PE 1.5 gō | 220 m (241 yd) | 220 m (241 yd) | Not printed |
| Nylon 2 gō | 170 m (186 yd) | 170 m (186 yd) | Not printed |
| Nylon 2.5 gō | 150 m (164 yd) | 150 m (164 yd) | Not printed |
| Nylon 3 gō | 120 m (131 yd) | 120 m (131 yd) | Not printed |
| Fluorocarbon 2 gō | 140 m (153 yd) | 140 m (153 yd) | Not printed |
| Fluorocarbon 2.5 gō | 125 m (137 yd) | 125 m (137 yd) | Not printed |
| Fluorocarbon 3 gō | 100 m (109 yd) | 100 m (109 yd) | Not printed |
Metres as printed in Shimano Japan's table; yards are our conversion. gō is not converted to lb test.
How much is the JDM Shimano Nasci 2500?
Shimano Japan lists the Nasci 2500 sizes at ¥14,200 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-13): 2500 ¥14,200, 2500HG ¥14,200, 2500SHG ¥14,200. Every size has the same list price.
Prices: Japan list prices are the makers' base prices before consumption tax (Shimano "本体価格", marked 税別; Daiwa "メーカー希望本体価格", marked 税抜). US prices are Shimano North America and Daiwa USA MSRP, or for Shimano baitcasting reels the price on Shimano North America's official online store. Source dates are shown with each record (2026-10-11 or 2026-10-13). We do not convert currencies or add tax. Prices can change; check the current price on the official page. Shop prices and stock are not shown. About prices
Is there a US Nasci 2500?
Shimano North America's NASCI FD table (checked 2026-10-13) lists NAS2500HGFD (size code 2500HG). 2500HG has the same size code in Japan; the other 2500 sizes on this page have no same-code US SKU.
Every Nasci size: Japan vs US NASCI FD → 2500HG JDM vs NAS2500HGFD · JDM-only sizes
Which spools fit the Shimano Nasci 2500 sizes?
Shimano Japan prints a Yumeya spool type for each size: 2500 not confirmed, 2500HG not confirmed and 2500SHG not confirmed. Yumeya spools marked with the same type are the ones Shimano lists for that size. A matching type is not a statement that stock spools swap between sizes. Spool compatibility hub
2500 size in other series
- Shimano Vanquish 2500: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano Twin Power 2500: C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano Stella 2500: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano Stradic 2500: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Daiwa Exist 2500: LT2500S, LT2500S-H, LT2500S-XH, LT2500S-DH, PC LT2500, PC LT2500-H, SF2500SS, SF2500SS-H
- Daiwa Airity 2500: LT2500S, LT2500S-DH, LT2500S-XH, PC LT2500, PC LT2500-H, SF2500SS, SF2500SS-H-QD
- Daiwa Certate 2500: FC LT2500S, FC LT2500S-XH, FC LT2500S-DH, LT2500, LT2500-H
- Daiwa Luvias 2500: LT2500S, LT2500S-DH, LT2500S-XH, PC LT2500, PC LT2500-H, SF2500SS, SF2500SS-H
- Daiwa Caldia 2500: FC LT2500S, FC LT2500S-H, LT2500, LT2500S, LT2500S-XH
- Daiwa Freams 2500: LT2500D, LT2500, LT2500S-XH
- Daiwa Revros 2500: LT2500D, LT2500S-XH, LT2500S-DH
- Daiwa Airity ST 2500: SF2500SS-H-QD, LT2500S-XH-QD
- Shimano Miravel 2500: 2500, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano Nexave 2500: 2500, 2500S, 2500HG
- Shimano Sahara 2500: 2500, 2500SHG
- Shimano Sedona 2500: 2500, 2500HG, 2500S, 2500S PE1010, 2500SDH
- Shimano Ultegra 2500: C2500SHG, 2500, 2500SHG
- Shimano Vanford 2500: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano Vanquish CE 2500: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano FX 2500 (the only 2500 size in its series)
- Shimano Sienna 2500 (the only 2500 size in its series)
Other Nasci sizes
All 12 Nasci sizes · All JDM Shimano reels
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ナスキー) (checked 2026-10-13)
US: Shimano North America NASCI FD (checked 2026-10-13)