Stella SW 5000HG at a glance
| Weight | 425 g (≈ 15.0 oz) · Stella SW range 360–995 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 · 97 cm (≈ 38.2 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 2 gō 350 m (383 yd), 2.5 gō 280 m (306 yd), 3 gō 240 m (262 yd) / Nylon 4 gō 200 m (219 yd), 5 gō 150 m (164 yd), 6 gō 130 m (142 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 54 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke |
| Same body as | 5000XG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥140,000 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: STLSW5000HGD Details |
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What are the Stella SW 5000HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Stella SW 5000HG at 425 g (≈ 15.0 oz), 5.7:1 gear ratio, 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) max drag. 5 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 425 g (≈ 15.0 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 2-350, 2.5-280, 3-240 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 4-200, 5-150, 6-130 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.33-200, 0.37-150, 0.405-130 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | Not confirmed |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 12/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 97 cm (≈ 38.2 in) |
| Handle length | 65 mm |
| Spool | 54 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 047496 |
| JAN code | 4969363047496 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥140,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 15.0 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 38.2 in; max drag: 28.7 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 Stella SW 5000HG?
¥140,000 before consumption tax. That is Shimano Japan's "本体価格" (base price; the page marks it 税別, before consumption tax) for the 5000HG (product code 047496), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 17 Stella SW sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥125,000–¥198,000. The 5000XG, 6000PG, 6000HG and 6000XG have the same list price.
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 Stella SW 5000HG weigh?
425 g (≈ 15.0 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 17 Stella SW sizes the range is 360–995 g: the lightest is the 4000HG and the heaviest the 30000PG. The 5000XG lists the same weight.
What is the Stella SW 5000HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.7:1, with 97 cm (≈ 38.2 in) of line per handle turn. Other 5000 sizes in the same series: 5000XG 6.2:1 (105 cm).
How much drag does the Stella SW 5000HG have?
Max drag 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb).
How much line does the Stella SW 5000HG 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 2-350 means size 2 gō and 350 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 2-350, 2.5-280, 3-240 | 2 gō–383 yd, 2.5 gō–306 yd, 3 gō–262 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 4-200, 5-150, 6-130 | 4 gō–219 yd, 5 gō–164 yd, 6 gō–142 yd | 4 gō: 0.330 mm, 5 gō: 0.370 mm, 6 gō: 0.405 mm |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.33-200, 0.37-150, 0.405-130 | 0.33 mm–219 yd, 0.37 mm–164 yd, 0.405 mm–142 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 Stella SW 5000HG have?
12/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Stella SW 5000HG have?
Handle length 65 mm. Spool: 54 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke.
How does the 5000HG differ from other Stella SW sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 5000):
- 5000HG vs 5000XG: gear ratio 5.7:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 97 cm vs 105 cm. Same weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 17 Stella SW sizes, weighing 360–995 g with gear ratios of 4.4–6.2:1; the 5000HG is 425 g at 5.7:1, the same weight as the 5000XG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Stella SW size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4000HG | 5.7:1 | 360 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥125,000 | Not confirmed |
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 360 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥125,000 | STLSW4000XGD |
| 5000HG (this page) | 5.7:1 | 425 g | 13 kg | 2-350, 2.5-280, 3-240 | ¥140,000 | STLSW5000HGD |
| 5000XG | 6.2:1 | 425 g | 13 kg | 2-350, 2.5-280, 3-240 | ¥140,000 | Not confirmed |
| 6000PG | 4.7:1 | 440 g | 13 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥140,000 | Not confirmed |
| 6000HG | 5.7:1 | 440 g | 13 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥140,000 | STLSW6000HGD |
| 6000XG | 6.2:1 | 435 g | 13 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥140,000 | STLSW6000XGD |
| 8000PG | 4.8:1 | 635 g | 25 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥155,000 | STLSW8000PGD |
| 8000HG | 5.6:1 | 630 g | 25 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥155,000 | STLSW8000HGD |
| 8000XG | 6.2:1 | 635 g | 25 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥155,000 | Not confirmed |
| 10000PG | 4.8:1 | 680 g | 25 kg | 4-400, 5-300, 6-250 | ¥160,000 | STLSW10000PGD |
| 10000HG | 5.6:1 | 680 g | 25 kg | 4-400, 5-300, 6-250 | ¥160,000 | Not confirmed |
| 14000XG | 6.2:1 | 685 g | 25 kg | 5-360, 6-300, 8-220 | ¥160,000 | STLSW14000XGD |
| 18000HG | 5.7:1 | 900 g | 30 kg | 5-500, 6-400, 8-300 | ¥180,000 | STLSW18000HGD |
| 20000PG | 4.4:1 | 915 g | 30 kg | 6-500, 8-370, 10-300 | ¥185,000 | STLSW20000PGD |
| 25000PG | 4.4:1 | 920 g | 30 kg | 6-600, 8-450, 10-350 | ¥185,000 | STLSW25000PGD |
| 30000PG | 4.4:1 | 995 g | 27 kg | 8-620, 10-500, 12-420 | ¥198,000 | STLSW30000PGD |
Which spools fit the Stella SW 5000HG?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the 5000HG, so we name no spool for it.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya reel stand type | D | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋リールスタンドタイプ). |
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 Stella SW 5000HG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists STLSW5000HGD with the same size code (5000HG). gear ratio and weight match after our unit conversion; max drag and retrieve per crank are Not confirmed.
Both official listings use size code 5000HG. Published gear ratio and weight match after unit conversion.
| Item | JDM 5000HG | US STLSW5000HGD | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 | 5.7:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 425 g (≈ 15.0 oz) | 15 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 97 cm (≈ 38.2 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: Stella SW 5000HG JDM vs USDM → Every Stella SW size: Japan vs STELLA SW D →
Stella SW 5000HG vs Twin Power SW and Spheros SW 5000HG
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. By Japanese list price (excl. tax), the cheapest 5000HG is the Spheros SW at ¥18,500 and the most expensive the Stella SW at ¥140,000.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Twin Power SW 5000HG | 415 g | 5.7:1 | 13 kg | ¥68,400 |
| Shimano Spheros SW 5000HG | 445 g | 5.7:1 | 10 kg | ¥18,500 |
| Shimano Twin Power SW 5000XG | 415 g | 6.2:1 | 13 kg | ¥68,400 |
| Shimano Stradic SW 5000XG | 440 g | 6.2:1 | 13 kg | ¥38,000 |
| Daiwa 23 Saltiga 4000/5000/6000 5000-P | 365 g | 4.9:1 | 15 kg | ¥113,000 |
| Daiwa 23 Saltiga 4000/5000/6000 5000-H | 365 g | 5.7:1 | 15 kg | ¥113,000 |
| Daiwa 23 Saltiga 4000/5000/6000 5000-XH | 365 g | 6.2:1 | 15 kg | ¥113,000 |
| Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000–6000 5000-P | 345 g | 4.9:1 | 15 kg | ¥70,400 |
| Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000–6000 5000-H | 345 g | 5.7:1 | 15 kg | ¥70,400 |
| Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000–6000 5000-XH | 345 g | 6.2:1 | 15 kg | ¥70,400 |
Compare
- Other 5000HG reels in our data: Shimano Spheros SW 5000HG, Shimano Twin Power SW 5000HG
- Other Stella SW sizes: 4000HG, 4000XG, 5000XG, 6000PG, 6000HG, 6000XG, 8000PG, 8000HG, 8000XG, 10000PG, 10000HG, 14000XG, 18000HG, 20000PG, 25000PG, 30000PG
- Shimano Stella SW JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
- Saltwater spinning sizes
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ステラ SW) (checked 2026-10-13)