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Shimano Stella 3000 & C3000 (JDM): All 5 Sizes – Weight, Line Capacity & Specs

Shimano Japan's 22 Stella spec table lists 5 sizes with 3000 in the code: C3000SDH, C3000SDHHG, C3000MHG, C3000XG and 3000MHG. All of them share the same spool and max drag figures (C3000SDH, C3000SDHHG, C3000MHG, C3000XG and 3000MHG (47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke spool, 9 kg max drag, 210–235 g)). The suffix mainly changes the gear ratio: C3000SDH 5.1:1, C3000SDHHG 5.8:1, C3000MHG 5.8:1, C3000XG 6.4:1, 3000MHG 5.7:1.

Shimano Japan spec table (22 Stella, 2022 model), checked 2026-10-05. Values are copied as printed; Not confirmed means the item is not in the table. How we check

Shimano Stella 3000 sizes side by side

The last column shows whether every 3000 size lists the same value. Size codes link to the full page for that size.

ItemC3000SDHC3000SDHHGC3000MHGC3000XG3000MHGSame in all?
Gear ratio5.1:15.8:15.8:16.4:15.7:1Differs
Weight220 g220 g210 g210 g235 gDiffers
Line capacity, PE (gō-m)0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-1200.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-1201-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-1201-400, 1.5-270, 2-2001-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120Differs
Line capacity, nylon (lb-m)5-110, 6-95, 8-705-110, 6-95, 8-708-130, 10-110, 12-85Not confirmed8-130, 10-110, 12-85Differs
Line capacity, nylon (gō-m)Not confirmedNot confirmed1.5-165, 1.7-150, 2-1302.5-180, 3-150, 4-1001.5-165, 1.7-150, 2-130Differs
Line capacity, nylon (mm-m)Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed–
Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m)Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed–
Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m)Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed–
Max drag9 kg9 kg9 kg9 kg9 kgSame
Practical drag (maker figure)6 kg6 kg6 kg6 kg6 kgSame
Bearings (ball/roller)14/114/112/112/112/1Differs
Retrieve per crank75 cm86 cm86 cm94 cm84 cmDiffers
Handle length45 mm45 mm55 mm55 mm55 mmDiffers
Spool47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke47 mm dia. / 17 mm strokeSame
Product code (品番)043894043900043917043924043931Differs
JAN code49693630438944969363043900496936304391749693630439244969363043931Differs
Yumeya spool typeS-33S-33S-33S-33S-33Same
List price in Japan¥96,200 excl. tax¥96,200 excl. tax¥93,700 excl. tax¥93,700 excl. tax¥95,000 excl. taxDiffers
US SKU in our dataJDM onlyJDM onlyJDM onlySTLC3000XGFKJDM only

What is the difference between the Stella C3000SDH and C3000SDHHG?

Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 5.8:1; retrieve per crank 75 cm vs 86 cm. Same: weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.

How do the other Shimano Stella 3000 sizes differ?

C3000SDHHG vs C3000MHG

Differences in the official table: weight 220 g vs 210 g; PE capacity (gō-m) 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 vs 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120; handle length 45 mm vs 55 mm; bearings 14/1 vs 12/1. Same: gear ratio, retrieve per crank, max drag, spool.

C3000MHG vs C3000XG

Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5.8:1 vs 6.4:1; retrieve per crank 86 cm vs 94 cm; PE capacity (gō-m) 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 vs 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200. Same: weight, max drag, spool, handle length, bearings.

C3000XG vs 3000MHG

Differences in the official table: gear ratio 6.4:1 vs 5.7:1; retrieve per crank 94 cm vs 84 cm; weight 210 g vs 235 g; PE capacity (gō-m) 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 vs 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120. Same: max drag, 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 Stella 3000 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?

  • Lightest: C3000MHG and C3000XG at 210 g (heaviest: 3000MHG, 235 g).
  • Highest max drag: C3000SDH, C3000SDHHG, C3000MHG, C3000XG and 3000MHG at 9 kg.
  • Highest gear ratio: C3000XG at 6.4:1.

How much line do the Shimano Stella 3000 sizes hold?

PE capacity differs between these sizes: C3000SDH 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120; C3000SDHHG 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120; C3000MHG 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120; C3000XG 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200; 3000MHG 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 (gō-m).

LineC3000SDHC3000SDHHGC3000MHGC3000XG3000MHG
PE 0.6 gō200 m (219 yd)200 m (219 yd)Not printedNot printedNot printed
PE 0.8 gō150 m (164 yd)150 m (164 yd)Not printedNot printedNot printed
PE 1 gō120 m (131 yd)120 m (131 yd)190 m (208 yd)400 m (437 yd)190 m (208 yd)
PE 1.2 gōNot printedNot printed150 m (164 yd)Not printed150 m (164 yd)
PE 1.5 gōNot printedNot printed120 m (131 yd)270 m (295 yd)120 m (131 yd)
PE 2 gōNot printedNot printedNot printed200 m (219 yd)Not printed
Nylon 1.5 gōNot printedNot printed165 m (180 yd)Not printed165 m (180 yd)
Nylon 1.7 gōNot printedNot printed150 m (164 yd)Not printed150 m (164 yd)
Nylon 2 gōNot printedNot printed130 m (142 yd)Not printed130 m (142 yd)
Nylon 2.5 gōNot printedNot printedNot printed180 m (197 yd)Not printed
Nylon 3 gōNot printedNot printedNot printed150 m (164 yd)Not printed
Nylon 4 gōNot printedNot printedNot printed100 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 Stella 3000?

Shimano Japan lists the Stella 3000 sizes at ¥93,700–¥96,200 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-11): C3000MHG ¥93,700, C3000XG ¥93,700, 3000MHG ¥95,000, C3000SDH ¥96,200, C3000SDHHG ¥96,200. The cheapest are the C3000MHG and C3000XG. In the US, Shimano North America lists STLC3000XGFK at $864.99 (MSRP); we do not convert currencies.

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 Stella 3000?

Shimano North America's STELLA FK table (checked 2026-10-05) lists STLC3000XGFK (size code C3000XG). C3000XG has the same size code in Japan; the other 3000 sizes on this page have no same-code US SKU.

Every Stella size: Japan vs US STELLA FK → C3000XG JDM vs STLC3000XGFK · JDM-only sizes

Which spools fit the Shimano Stella 3000 sizes?

Shimano Japan prints a Yumeya spool type for each size: C3000SDH S-33, C3000SDHHG S-33, C3000MHG S-33, C3000XG S-33 and 3000MHG S-33. 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

3000 size in other series

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Sources

US: Shimano North America STELLA FK (checked 2026-10-05)