Nexave C2000S at a glance
| Weight | 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) · Nexave range 225–595 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5:1 · 66 cm (≈ 26.0 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 0.6 gō 150 m (164 yd), 0.8 gō 110 m (120 yd), 1 gō 80 m (87 yd) / Nylon 3 lb 125 m (137 yd), 4 lb 100 m (109 yd), 5 lb 75 m (82 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 42 mm dia. / 12 mm stroke |
| Same body as | 1000, C2000SHG (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 C2000S specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Nexave C2000S at 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz), 5:1 gear ratio, 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) max drag. 3 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 3-125, 4-100, 5-75 |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.14-145, 0.16-105, 0.18-80 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | 3-110, 4-85, 5-65 |
| Max drag | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 2 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 3/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 66 cm (≈ 26.0 in) |
| Handle length | 45 mm |
| Spool | 42 mm dia. / 12 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 049452 |
| JAN code | 4969363049452 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| 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: 7.9 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 26.0 in; max drag: 6.6 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 C2000S?
Not confirmed: we found no numeric price in the Japanese table for the C2000S (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 C2000S weigh?
225 g (≈ 7.9 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 1000 and C2000SHG list the same weight.
What is the Nexave C2000S gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5:1, with 66 cm (≈ 26.0 in) of line per handle turn. Other 2000 sizes in the same series: C2000SHG 6:1 (79 cm).
How much drag does the Nexave C2000S have?
Max drag 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 2 kg (≈ 4.4 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Nexave C2000S 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 0.6-150 means size 0.6 gō and 150 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | 0.6 gō–164 yd, 0.8 gō–120 yd, 1 gō–87 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (lb–m) | 3-125, 4-100, 5-75 | 3 lb–137 yd, 4 lb–109 yd, 5 lb–82 yd | — |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.14-145, 0.16-105, 0.18-80 | 0.14 mm–159 yd, 0.16 mm–115 yd, 0.18 mm–87 yd | — |
| Fluorocarbon (lb–m) | 3-110, 4-85, 5-65 | 3 lb–120 yd, 4 lb–93 yd, 5 lb–71 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 C2000S have?
3/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Nexave C2000S have?
Handle length 45 mm. Spool: 42 mm dia. / 12 mm stroke.
How does the C2000S differ from other Nexave sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 2000):
- C2000S vs C2000SHG: gear ratio 5:1 vs 6:1; retrieve per crank 66 cm vs 79 cm. Same 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 C2000S is 225 g at 5:1, the same weight as the 1000 and C2000SHG. 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) | 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 (this page) | 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 C2000S?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the C2000S, 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 C2000S?
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 C2000S (checked 2026-10-13).
Every Nexave size: Japan vs NEXAVE FJ → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Nexave C2000S vs Sedona, Nasci, Sahara, Stradic, Ultegra, Twin Power, Miravel, Stella, Vanford and Vanquish C2000S
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 2000, 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. By Japanese list price (excl. tax), the cheapest C2000S is the Sahara at ¥9,000 and the most expensive the Stella at ¥92,700.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Sedona C2000S | 215 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | – |
| Shimano Nasci C2000S | 210 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | ¥13,500 |
| Shimano Sahara C2000S | 210 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | ¥9,000 |
| Shimano Stradic C2000S | 185 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥27,700 |
| Shimano Ultegra C2000S | 180 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥19,500 |
| Shimano Twin Power C2000S | 175 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥53,500 |
| Shimano Miravel C2000S | 175 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | ¥16,000 |
| Shimano 22 Stella C2000S | 170 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥92,700 |
| Shimano Vanford C2000S | 155 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥34,200 |
| Shimano 23 Vanquish C2000S | 145 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥65,300 |
Compare
- Other C2000S reels in our data: Shimano 23 Vanquish C2000S, Shimano Twin Power C2000S, Shimano 22 Stella C2000S, Shimano Stradic C2000S, Shimano Miravel C2000S, Shimano Nasci C2000S, Shimano Sahara C2000S, Shimano Sedona C2000S, Shimano Ultegra C2000S, Shimano Vanford C2000S, Shimano Vanquish CE C2000S
- Other Nexave sizes: 6000 (ナイロン6号-150m糸付), 6000, 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付), 8000, 1000, 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) (checked 2026-10-13)