Nexave 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) at a glance
| Weight | 580 g (≈ 20.5 oz) · Nexave range 225–595 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 4.9:1 · 92 cm (≈ 36.2 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 8 kg (≈ 17.6 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 3 gō 350 m (383 yd), 4 gō 260 m (284 yd), 5 gō 205 m (224 yd) / Nylon 5 gō 250 m (273 yd), 6 gō 200 m (219 yd), 8 gō 150 m (164 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 59.5 mm dia. / 18.5 mm stroke |
| Same body as | 8000 (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | Not listed |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
What are the Nexave 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Nexave 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) at 580 g (≈ 20.5 oz), 4.9:1 gear ratio, 8 kg (≈ 17.6 lb) max drag. 4 of the 18 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 4.9:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 580 g (≈ 20.5 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 3-350, 4-260, 5-205 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 5-250, 6-200, 8-150 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.30-390, 0.35-290, 0.40-200 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 8 kg (≈ 17.6 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 5 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 3/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 92 cm (≈ 36.2 in) |
| Handle length | 70 mm |
| Spool | 59.5 mm dia. / 18.5 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 039170 |
| JAN code | 4969363039170 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| Line included (Japanese table) | ナイロン8号-150m糸付 |
| List price in Japan | Not confirmed |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 20.5 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 36.2 in; max drag: 17.6 lb. The line-capacity table below gives yards for each confirmed metre figure.
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values. Weight and drag are rounded to one decimal place, retrieve to one decimal place.
How much is the JDM Nexave 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付)?
Not confirmed: we found no numeric price in the Japanese table for the 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) (checked 2026-10-13).
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 does the Nexave 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) weigh?
580 g (≈ 20.5 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 15 Nexave sizes the range is 225–595 g: the lightest is the 1000 and the heaviest the 6000. The 8000 lists the same weight.
What is the Nexave 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
4.9:1, with 92 cm (≈ 36.2 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Nexave 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) have?
Max drag 8 kg (≈ 17.6 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Nexave 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) hold?
The table keeps the maker's gō, lb or mm rating and metre length together; the yard figure changes length only. For example, PE 3-350 means size 3 gō and 350 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 3-350, 4-260, 5-205 | 3 gō–383 yd, 4 gō–284 yd, 5 gō–224 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 5-250, 6-200, 8-150 | 5 gō–273 yd, 6 gō–219 yd, 8 gō–164 yd | 5 gō: 0.370 mm, 6 gō: 0.405 mm, 8 gō: 0.470 mm |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.30-390, 0.35-290, 0.40-200 | 0.30 mm–427 yd, 0.35 mm–317 yd, 0.40 mm–219 yd | — |
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values; yd is rounded to the nearest whole yard. The gō rating is unchanged and is not a lb-test conversion. JAFTMA line-size standards and how to read these figures →
How many bearings does the Nexave 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) have?
3/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Nexave 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) have?
Handle length 70 mm. Spool: 59.5 mm dia. / 18.5 mm stroke.
How does the 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) differ from other Nexave sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 8000):
- 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) vs 8000: no difference in the items we compare. Same gear ratio, retrieve per crank, weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 15 Nexave sizes, weighing 225–595 g with gear ratios of 4.7–6.2:1; the 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) is 580 g at 4.9:1, the same weight as the 8000. The table shows each size's official values. Full Nexave size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | – | Not confirmed |
| 6000 | 4.9:1 | 595 g | 8 kg | 1.5-460, 2-390, 3-230, 4-210 | – | Not confirmed |
| 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) (this page) | 4.9:1 | 580 g | 8 kg | 3-350, 4-260, 5-205 | – | Not confirmed |
| 8000 | 4.9:1 | 580 g | 8 kg | 3-350, 4-260, 5-205 | – | Not confirmed |
| 1000 | 5:1 | 225 g | 3 kg | 0.8-240,1-190 | – | NEX1000FJ |
| C2000S | 5:1 | 225 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | – | Not confirmed |
| C2000SHG | 6:1 | 225 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | – | Not confirmed |
| 2500 | 5:1 | 250 g | 4 kg | 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 | – | Not confirmed |
| 2500S | 5:1 | 255 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | – | Not confirmed |
| 2500HG | 6.2:1 | 250 g | 4 kg | 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 | – | NEX2500HGFJC |
| C3000 | 5:1 | 250 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | – | Not confirmed |
| C3000HG | 6.2:1 | 250 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | – | NEXC3000HGFJC |
| 4000 | 4.7:1 | 305 g | 11 kg | 1-490,1.5-320,2-240 | – | Not confirmed |
| 4000HG | 5.8:1 | 305 g | 11 kg | 1-490,1.5-320,2-240 | – | NEX4000HGFJ |
| C5000HG | 5.8:1 | 305 g | 11 kg | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | – | NEXC5000HGFJ |
Which spools fit the Nexave 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付)?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付), so we name no spool for it.
No official compatibility information recorded yet.
We only list parts the manufacturer (or its own custom-parts brand) names. A part with similar dimensions is not treated as compatible, and a matching type is not a statement that stock spools swap between models.
Is there a US version of the Nexave 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付)?
No. Shimano North America's NEXAVE FJ table lists NEX4000HGFJ, NEXC5000HGFJ, NEX2500HGFJC, NEX2500HGFJ, NEX1000FJC, NEXC3000HGFJC, NEXC3000HGFJ, NEX4000HGFJC and NEX1000FJ, and none has the size code 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) (checked 2026-10-13).
Every Nexave size: Japan vs NEXAVE FJ → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Other 8000-size spinning reels
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 8000, closest in weight first. Size numbers are each maker's own naming, not a measured standard, so the same number does not mean the same spool or body.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Twin Power SW 8000PG | 615 g | 4.9:1 | 25 kg | ¥79,800 |
| Shimano Twin Power SW 8000HG | 615 g | 5.6:1 | 25 kg | ¥79,800 |
| Shimano Stella SW 8000HG | 630 g | 5.6:1 | 25 kg | ¥155,000 |
| Shimano Stella SW 8000PG | 635 g | 4.8:1 | 25 kg | ¥155,000 |
| Shimano Stella SW 8000XG | 635 g | 6.2:1 | 25 kg | ¥155,000 |
| Daiwa 26 Certate SW 8000–20000 8000-P | 655 g | 4.8:1 | 25 kg | ¥93,100 |
| Daiwa 26 Certate SW 8000–20000 8000-H | 665 g | 5.6:1 | 25 kg | ¥93,100 |
| Shimano Spheros SW 8000HG | 665 g | 5.6:1 | 13 kg | ¥19,800 |
| Shimano Stradic SW 8000HG | 665 g | 5.6:1 | 16 kg | ¥44,200 |
| Daiwa 25 Saltiga 8000-P | 670 g | 4.8:1 | 25 kg | ¥155,000 |
Compare
- Other Nexave sizes: 6000 (ナイロン6号-150m糸付), 6000, 8000, 1000, C2000S, C2000SHG, 2500, 2500S, 2500HG, C3000, C3000HG, 4000, 4000HG, C5000HG
- Shimano Nexave JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ネクサーブ 6000/8000) (checked 2026-10-13)