At a glance
- Type: spinning reel. Sizes in the Japanese table: 15.
- Gear ratio range: 4.7–6.2:1. Weight range: 225–595 g. Max drag range: 3–11 kg.
- List price in Japan: Not confirmed. Price by size
- US market: same-code US SKU for 5 of 15 sizes (US range: NEXAVE FJ); closest US size only for 0; no US SKU in our data for 10.
Quick picks from the table: lightest 1000, C2000S and C2000SHG (225 g); highest gear 2500HG and C3000HG (6.2:1); most drag 4000, 4000HG and C5000HG (11 kg).
Which Nexave sizes share the same body?
Sizes that print the same spool dimensions and max drag in Shimano Japan's table are grouped together. Within a group, the size code mostly changes the gear ratio (and sometimes handle or weight). This is our grouping from the official figures, not a Shimano frame definition, and it says nothing about whether parts swap.
| Sizes | Spool | Max drag | Weight | Gear ratios | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6000 (ナイロン6号-150m糸付), 6000 | 59 mm dia. / 18.5 mm stroke | 8 kg | 595 g | 4.9:1 | – |
| 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付), 8000 | 59.5 mm dia. / 18.5 mm stroke | 8 kg | 580 g | 4.9:1 | – |
| 1000, C2000S, C2000SHG | 42 mm dia. / 12 mm stroke | 3 kg | 225 g | 5–6:1 | NEX1000FJ |
| 2500, 2500S, 2500HG | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | 4 kg | 250–255 g | 5–6.2:1 | NEX2500HGFJC |
| C3000, C3000HG | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | 9 kg | 250 g | 5–6.2:1 | NEXC3000HGFJC |
| 4000, 4000HG | 51 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | 11 kg | 305 g | 4.7–5.8:1 | NEX4000HGFJ |
| C5000HG | 54 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | 11 kg | 305 g | 5.8:1 | NEXC5000HGFJ |
Which Nexave sizes are there?
Shimano Japan's table groups into these size numbers. Pages for a number compare every size that carries it (for example Nexave 2500: 2500 vs 2500S vs 2500HG).
- Nexave 6000: 6000 (ナイロン6号-150m糸付), 6000
- Nexave 8000: 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付), 8000
- Nexave 1000: 1000 (only size with this number)
- Nexave 2000: C2000S, C2000SHG
- Nexave 2500: 2500, 2500S, 2500HG
- Nexave 3000: C3000, C3000HG
- Nexave 4000: 4000, 4000HG
- Nexave 5000: C5000HG (only size with this number)
All Nexave sizes (Japan spec table)
Size codes link to the full spec page for that size. Not confirmed means the value is not printed in the source we checked.
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Spool | Yumeya spool type | Retrieve | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU | US price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6000 (ナイロン6号-150m糸付) | 4.9:1 | 595 g | 8 kg | 1.5-460, 2-390, 3-230, 4-210 | 59 mm dia. / 18.5 mm stroke | Not confirmed | 91 cm | – | Not confirmed | – |
| 6000 | 4.9:1 | 595 g | 8 kg | 1.5-460, 2-390, 3-230, 4-210 | 59 mm dia. / 18.5 mm stroke | Not confirmed | 91 cm | – | Not confirmed | – |
| 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) | 4.9:1 | 580 g | 8 kg | 3-350, 4-260, 5-205 | 59.5 mm dia. / 18.5 mm stroke | Not confirmed | 92 cm | – | Not confirmed | – |
| 8000 | 4.9:1 | 580 g | 8 kg | 3-350, 4-260, 5-205 | 59.5 mm dia. / 18.5 mm stroke | Not confirmed | 92 cm | – | Not confirmed | – |
| 1000 | 5:1 | 225 g | 3 kg | 0.8-240,1-190 | 42 mm dia. / 12 mm stroke | Not confirmed | 66 cm | – | NEX1000FJ | – |
| C2000S | 5:1 | 225 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | 42 mm dia. / 12 mm stroke | Not confirmed | 66 cm | – | Not confirmed | – |
| C2000SHG | 6:1 | 225 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | 42 mm dia. / 12 mm stroke | Not confirmed | 79 cm | – | Not confirmed | – |
| 2500 | 5:1 | 250 g | 4 kg | 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | Not confirmed | 73 cm | – | Not confirmed | – |
| 2500S | 5:1 | 255 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | Not confirmed | 73 cm | – | Not confirmed | – |
| 2500HG | 6.2:1 | 250 g | 4 kg | 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | Not confirmed | 91 cm | – | NEX2500HGFJC | – |
| C3000 | 5:1 | 250 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | Not confirmed | 73 cm | – | Not confirmed | – |
| C3000HG | 6.2:1 | 250 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | Not confirmed | 91 cm | – | NEXC3000HGFJC | – |
| 4000 | 4.7:1 | 305 g | 11 kg | 1-490,1.5-320,2-240 | 51 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | Not confirmed | 75 cm | – | Not confirmed | – |
| 4000HG | 5.8:1 | 305 g | 11 kg | 1-490,1.5-320,2-240 | 51 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | Not confirmed | 93 cm | – | NEX4000HGFJ | – |
| C5000HG | 5.8:1 | 305 g | 11 kg | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | 54 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | Not confirmed | 98 cm | – | NEXC5000HGFJ | – |
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
How much is the JDM Nexave, and which size is cheapest?
Not confirmed (checked 2026-10-13).
Size suffixes and gear ratio in this table
A summary of the official table, grouped by the letters at the end of the size code. It shows which gear ratios Shimano lists under each suffix; it is our grouping, not a Shimano definition.
| Suffix | Sizes | Gear ratio | Retrieve per crank |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no gear suffix) | 6000 (ナイロン6号-150m糸付), 6000, 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付), 8000, 1000, C2000S, 2500, 2500S, C3000, 4000 | 4.7–5:1 | 66–92 cm |
| HG | C2000SHG, 2500HG, C3000HG, 4000HG, C5000HG | 5.8–6.2:1 | 79–98 cm |
JDM vs USDM: Nexave
- 1000 (JDM) vs NEX1000FJ (USDM): same size code.
- 2500HG (JDM) vs NEX2500HGFJC (USDM): same size code.
- C3000HG (JDM) vs NEXC3000HGFJC (USDM): same size code.
- 4000HG (JDM) vs NEX4000HGFJ (USDM): same size code.
- C5000HG (JDM) vs NEXC5000HGFJ (USDM): same size code.
Related pages
- Every Nexave size: Japan vs US NEXAVE FJ
- Official spool compatibility (Yumeya)
- All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Other Shimano series: 23 Vanquish, Twin Power, 22 Stella, Stradic, 21 Calcutta Conquest, 26 Calcutta Conquest DC, Calcutta Conquest BFS, Metanium, Metanium DC, Antares, 21 Antares DC, Antares DC MD, Scorpion DC MD, 24 Scorpion MD 200, Scorpion MD 300, Aldebaran BFS, Aldebaran DC, Bantam, Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited, Calcutta Conquest MD, Calcutta Conquest Shallow, Curado DC, Exsence DC SS, Exsence DC, Exsence, FX, Grappler, Grappler BB, Grappler CT, Grappler Premium, Miravel, Nasci, Ocea Jigger, Ocea Jigger CT, Ocea Jigger F Custom, Ocea Jigger LD, Sahara, Sedona, Sienna, SLX BFS, SLX DC XT, SLX DC, SLX, Spheros SW, Stella SW, Stradic SW, Twin Power SW, Twin Power XD, Ultegra, Vanford, Vanquish CE
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ネクサーブ 6000/8000) (checked 2026-10-13)
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ネクサーブ) (checked 2026-10-13)