Nexave C5000HG at a glance
| Weight | 305 g (≈ 10.8 oz) · Nexave range 225–595 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 · 98 cm (≈ 38.6 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 1.5 gō 400 m (437 yd), 2 gō 300 m (328 yd), 3 gō 200 m (219 yd) / Nylon 4 gō 190 m (208 yd), 5 gō 150 m (164 yd), 6 gō 125 m (137 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 54 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke |
| Same body as | No other Nexave size prints the same spool and max drag. |
| Japan list price | Not listed |
| US version | Yes: NEXC5000HGFJ Details |
What are the Nexave C5000HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Nexave C5000HG at 305 g (≈ 10.8 oz), 5.8:1 gear ratio, 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) max drag. 3 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 305 g (≈ 10.8 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 4-190, 5-150, 6-125 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.35-175, 0.40-120 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | 4-170, 5-135, 6-115 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 6 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 3/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 98 cm (≈ 38.6 in) |
| Handle length | 55 mm |
| Spool | 54 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 049544 |
| JAN code | 4969363049544 |
| 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: 10.8 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 38.6 in; max drag: 24.3 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 C5000HG?
Not confirmed: we found no numeric price in the Japanese table for the C5000HG (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 C5000HG weigh?
305 g (≈ 10.8 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 4000 and 4000HG list the same weight.
What is the Nexave C5000HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.8:1, with 98 cm (≈ 38.6 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Nexave C5000HG have?
Max drag 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Nexave C5000HG 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 1.5-400 means size 1.5 gō and 400 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | 1.5 gō–437 yd, 2 gō–328 yd, 3 gō–219 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 4-190, 5-150, 6-125 | 4 gō–208 yd, 5 gō–164 yd, 6 gō–137 yd | 4 gō: 0.330 mm, 5 gō: 0.370 mm, 6 gō: 0.405 mm |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.35-175, 0.40-120 | 0.35 mm–191 yd, 0.40 mm–131 yd | — |
| Fluorocarbon (gō–m) | 4-170, 5-135, 6-115 | 4 gō–186 yd, 5 gō–148 yd, 6 gō–126 yd | 4 gō: 0.330 mm, 5 gō: 0.370 mm, 6 gō: 0.405 mm |
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 C5000HG have?
3/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Nexave C5000HG have?
Handle length 55 mm. Spool: 54 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke.
How does the C5000HG differ from other Nexave sizes?
The C5000HG is the only Nexave size with 5000 in its code in Shimano Japan's table.
Shimano Japan lists 15 Nexave sizes, weighing 225–595 g with gear ratios of 4.7–6.2:1; the C5000HG is 305 g at 5.8:1, the same weight as the 4000 and 4000HG. 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 | 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 (this page) | 5.8:1 | 305 g | 11 kg | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | – | NEXC5000HGFJ |
Which spools fit the Nexave C5000HG?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the C5000HG, 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 C5000HG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists NEXC5000HGFJ with the same size code (C5000HG). gear ratio and weight match after our unit conversion; max drag and retrieve per crank are Not confirmed.
Both official listings use size code C5000HG. Published gear ratio and weight match after unit conversion.
| Item | JDM C5000HG | US NEXC5000HGFJ | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 | 5.8:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 305 g (≈ 10.8 oz) | 10.8 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 98 cm (≈ 38.6 in) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
US values are Shimano North America official figures; ≈ values are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Gaps within rounding (0.15 oz, 1 lb, 0.6 in) count as a match.
Side-by-side: Nexave C5000HG JDM vs USDM → Every Nexave size: Japan vs NEXAVE FJ →
Other 5000-size spinning reels
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 5000, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa 26 Certate HD LT5000D | 305 g | 5.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥88,000 |
| Daiwa 26 Certate HD LT5000D-XH | 305 g | 6.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥88,000 |
| Shimano Sahara C5000XG | 305 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥10,900 |
| Shimano Nasci C5000XG | 300 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥16,000 |
| Shimano Sedona C5000XG | 310 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | – |
| Shimano Stradic C5000XG | 290 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥31,000 |
| Daiwa 24 Certate LT5000D | 290 g | 5.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥61,600 |
| Daiwa 24 Certate LT5000D-XH | 290 g | 6.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥61,600 |
| Shimano Ultegra C5000XG | 275 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥23,500 |
| Shimano Miravel C5000XG | 270 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥19,800 |
Compare
- 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, C2000S, C2000SHG, 2500, 2500S, 2500HG, C3000, C3000HG, 4000, 4000HG
- 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)