Stella SW 8000HG at a glance
| Weight | 630 g (≈ 22.2 oz) · Stella SW range 360–995 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.6:1 · 107 cm (≈ 42.1 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 25 kg (≈ 55.1 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 3 gō 410 m (448 yd), 4 gō 300 m (328 yd), 5 gō 250 m (273 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 61 mm dia. / 22 mm stroke |
| Same body as | 8000PG, 8000XG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥155,000 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: STLSW8000HGD Details |
All Stella SW 8000 sizes compared (8000PG / 8000HG / 8000XG) → Pick a saltwater reel by PE size →
What are the Stella SW 8000HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Stella SW 8000HG at 630 g (≈ 22.2 oz), 5.6:1 gear ratio, 25 kg (≈ 55.1 lb) max drag. 7 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5.6:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 630 g (≈ 22.2 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 25 kg (≈ 55.1 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | Not confirmed |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 12/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 107 cm (≈ 42.1 in) |
| Handle length | 75 mm |
| Spool | 61 mm dia. / 22 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 047557 |
| JAN code | 4969363047557 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥155,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 22.2 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 42.1 in; max drag: 55.1 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 8000HG?
¥155,000 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 8000HG (product code 047557), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 17 Stella SW sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥125,000–¥198,000. The 8000PG and 8000XG 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 8000HG weigh?
630 g (≈ 22.2 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.
What is the Stella SW 8000HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.6:1, with 107 cm (≈ 42.1 in) of line per handle turn. Other 8000 sizes in the same series: 8000PG 4.8:1 (92 cm), 8000XG 6.2:1 (119 cm).
How much drag does the Stella SW 8000HG have?
Max drag 25 kg (≈ 55.1 lb).
How much line does the Stella SW 8000HG 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 3-410 means size 3 gō and 410 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | 3 gō–448 yd, 4 gō–328 yd, 5 gō–273 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
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 8000HG have?
12/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Stella SW 8000HG have?
Handle length 75 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle type H-4. Spool: 61 mm dia. / 22 mm stroke.
How does the 8000HG differ from other Stella SW sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 8000):
- 8000HG vs 8000PG: gear ratio 5.6:1 vs 4.8:1; retrieve per crank 107 cm vs 92 cm; weight 630 g vs 635 g. Same max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
- 8000HG vs 8000XG: gear ratio 5.6:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 107 cm vs 119 cm; weight 630 g vs 635 g; handle length 75 mm vs 80 mm. Same max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, bearings.
All Stella SW 8000 sizes side by side →
Shimano Japan lists 17 Stella SW sizes, weighing 360–995 g with gear ratios of 4.4–6.2:1; the 8000HG is 630 g at 5.6:1. 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 | 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 (this page) | 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 8000HG?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the 8000HG, so we name no spool for it.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya handle type | H-4 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルタイプ). |
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 8000HG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists STLSW8000HGD with the same size code (8000HG). Same name and size code, but the official tables differ in gear ratio (5.6:1 in Japan, 4.8:1 in the US).
Both official listings use size code 8000HG. Gear ratio: Japan 5.6:1; US 4.8:1.
| Item | JDM 8000HG | US STLSW8000HGD | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.6:1 | 4.8:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 630 g (≈ 22.2 oz) | 22.2 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 25 kg (≈ 55.1 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 107 cm (≈ 42.1 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 8000HG JDM vs USDM → Every Stella SW size: Japan vs STELLA SW D →
Stella SW 8000HG vs Twin Power SW, Spheros SW and Stradic SW 8000HG
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. By Japanese list price (excl. tax), the cheapest 8000HG is the Spheros SW at ¥19,800 and the most expensive the Stella SW at ¥155,000.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Twin Power SW 8000HG | 615 g | 5.6:1 | 25 kg | ¥79,800 |
| 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 |
| Shimano Twin Power SW 8000PG | 615 g | 4.9:1 | 25 kg | ¥79,800 |
| 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 |
| Daiwa 25 Saltiga 8000-P | 670 g | 4.8:1 | 25 kg | ¥155,000 |
| Shimano Spheros SW 8000PG | 670 g | 4.9:1 | 13 kg | ¥19,800 |
| Shimano Stradic SW 8000PG | 670 g | 4.9:1 | 16 kg | ¥44,200 |
| Daiwa 25 Saltiga 8000-H | 680 g | 5.6:1 | 25 kg | ¥155,000 |
Compare
- Shimano Stella SW 8000: all 3 sizes compared
- Other 8000HG reels in our data: Shimano Spheros SW 8000HG, Shimano Stradic SW 8000HG, Shimano Twin Power SW 8000HG
- Other Stella SW sizes: 4000HG, 4000XG, 5000HG, 5000XG, 6000PG, 6000HG, 6000XG, 8000PG, 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)