Official specs side by side
| Spec | JDM: 500 Shimano Japan table | USDM: NAS500FD Shimano US table |
|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.6:1 | 5.6:1 |
| Weight | 170 g (≈ 6.0 oz) | 6 oz |
| Max drag | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 69 cm (≈ 27.2 in) | Not confirmed |
| Braid / PE capacity | PE 0.6-185, 0.8-140, 1-110 (gō-m) | 5-135, 8-105, 10-65 |
| Mono capacity | 1-150, 1.5-90, 2-70 (gō-m) | 2-190, 4-100, 6-60 |
| Bearings | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| List price | ¥12,500 excl. tax | Not confirmed |
| Code | Product code 048066 JAN 4969363048066 | SKU NAS500FD |
Values in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Manufacturer figures are shown without brackets.
Is the JDM Nasci 500 cheaper than the US NAS500FD?
Japan: ¥12,500 before consumption tax. US: Not confirmed. Checked 2026-10-11; we do not convert currencies.
Do the numbers match?
We convert the Japanese figures and compare them with the US table. Small gaps within rounding (0.15 oz, 1 lb, 0.6 in) count as a match.
| Item | JDM 500 | USDM NAS500FD | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.6:1 | 5.6:1 | Matches after unit conversion |
| Weight | 170 g (≈ 6.0 oz) | 6 oz | Matches after unit conversion |
| Max drag | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 69 cm (≈ 27.2 in) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
Line capacity is not compared value by value: Japan rates PE line in gō (号) × metres, while the US table uses lb test × yards for a named braid, and the two cannot be converted exactly.
What only the Japanese listing gives you
- Product code and JAN: 048066 / 4969363048066. Use these to match a Japanese retailer's listing and to order parts.
- Practical drag: 1.5 kg (a separate maker figure the US table does not give).
- Spool: 39.5 mm dia. / 8 mm stroke.
Officially listed compatibility applies to the Japanese reel as listed in Japan. We have not found a statement from Shimano that the US version takes the same parts, so we do not say it does.
Links
- Full Japanese specs and compatibility: Shimano Nasci 500
- Shimano Nasci JDM: every size in the Japanese table · All JDM Shimano reels
- Every Nasci size: Japan vs US NASCI FD
- Same size code in other series: Shimano Sahara 500, Shimano Sedona 500
- JDM sizes with no same-code US model
- Guide: how JDM and USDM listings differ
- Shimano Japan official page · Shimano US official page
Other Nasci sizes: JDM vs USDM
- Nasci 2500HG vs NAS2500HGFD
- Nasci C3000HG vs NASC3000HGFD
- Nasci 4000XG vs NAS4000XGFD
- Nasci C5000XG vs NASC5000XGFD
Other Nasci sizes in our data
1000 · C2000S · C2000SHG · 2500 · 2500HG · 2500SHG · C3000 · C3000HG · 4000 · 4000XG · C5000XG
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ナスキー) (checked 2026-10-13)
- Shimano North America: NASCI FD product table (checked 2026-10-13)