Stradic C3000 at a glance
| Weight | 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) · Stradic range 185–290 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 · 75 cm (≈ 29.5 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 1 gō 400 m (437 yd), 1.5 gō 270 m (295 yd), 2 gō 200 m (219 yd) / Nylon 2.5 gō 180 m (197 yd), 3 gō 150 m (164 yd), 4 gō 100 m (109 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke |
| Same body as | C3000HG, C3000XG, 3000MHG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥29,100 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
All Stradic 3000 sizes compared (C3000 / C3000HG / C3000XG / 3000MHG) →
What are the Stradic C3000 specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Stradic C3000 at 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz), 5.1:1 gear ratio, 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) max drag. 4 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 2.5-180, 3-150, 4-100 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 3.5 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 6/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 75 cm (≈ 29.5 in) |
| Handle length | 55 mm |
| Spool | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 045843 |
| JAN code | 4969363045843 |
| Model year | "23 STRADIC" in Shimano's Yumeya fitting list (same sizes and part types; no year on the product page) |
| List price in Japan | ¥29,100 excl. tax official |
| Features named by the maker | HAGANE Gear, HAGANE Body, Infinity Cross, Infinity Drive, Duracross, MicroModule Gear II |
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: 29.5 in; max drag: 19.8 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 Stradic C3000?
¥29,100 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 C3000 (product code 045843), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 14 Stradic sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥27,700–¥31,000. The C3000HG and C3000XG have the same list price. In the US, STC3000XGFM, the nearest US size in the same range is $254.99 (Shimano North America's MSRP on fish.shimano.com).
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 Stradic C3000 weigh?
225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 14 Stradic sizes the range is 185–290 g: the lightest is the C2000S and the heaviest the C5000XG. The C3000HG and C3000XG list the same weight.
What is the Stradic C3000 gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.1:1, with 75 cm (≈ 29.5 in) of line per handle turn. Other 3000 sizes in the same series: C3000HG 5.8:1 (86 cm), C3000XG 6.4:1 (94 cm), 3000MHG 5.7:1 (84 cm).
How much drag does the Stradic C3000 have?
Max drag 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Stradic C3000 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 1-400 means size 1 gō and 400 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | 1 gō–437 yd, 1.5 gō–295 yd, 2 gō–219 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 2.5-180, 3-150, 4-100 | 2.5 gō–197 yd, 3 gō–164 yd, 4 gō–109 yd | 2.5 gō: 0.260 mm, 3 gō: 0.285 mm, 4 gō: 0.330 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 Stradic C3000 have?
6/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Stradic C3000 have?
Handle length 55 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle type H-11 and Yumeya handle knob type A. Spool: 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke.
How does the C3000 differ from other Stradic sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 3000):
- C3000 vs C3000HG: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 5.8:1; retrieve per crank 75 cm vs 86 cm. Same weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
- C3000 vs C3000XG: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 6.4:1; retrieve per crank 75 cm vs 94 cm. Same weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
- C3000 vs 3000MHG: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 5.7:1; retrieve per crank 75 cm vs 84 cm; weight 225 g vs 245 g; PE capacity (gō-m) 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 vs 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120. Same max drag, spool, handle length, bearings.
All Stradic 3000 sizes side by side →
Shimano Japan lists 14 Stradic sizes, weighing 185–290 g with gear ratios of 5.1–6.4:1; the C3000 is 225 g at 5.1:1, the same weight as the C3000HG and C3000XG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Stradic size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2000S | 5.1:1 | 185 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | ¥27,700 | JDM only |
| C2000SHG | 6:1 | 185 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | ¥27,700 | JDM only |
| C2500S | 5.1:1 | 185 g | 3 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥27,700 | JDM only |
| C2500SXG | 6.3:1 | 185 g | 3 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥27,700 | JDM only |
| 2500S | 5.1:1 | 220 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥28,300 | JDM only |
| 2500SHG | 5.8:1 | 220 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥28,300 | ST2500HGFM (closest) |
| C3000 (this page) | 5.1:1 | 225 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥29,100 | JDM only |
| C3000HG | 5.8:1 | 225 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥29,100 | JDM only |
| C3000XG | 6.4:1 | 225 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥29,100 | STC3000XGFM |
| 3000MHG | 5.7:1 | 245 g | 9 kg | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 | ¥30,300 | JDM only |
| 4000 | 5.3:1 | 275 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥30,300 | JDM only |
| 4000MHG | 5.7:1 | 275 g | 11 kg | 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 | ¥30,300 | JDM only |
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 275 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥30,300 | ST4000XGFM |
| C5000XG | 6.2:1 | 290 g | 11 kg | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | ¥31,000 | STC5000XGFM |
Which spools fit the Stradic C3000?
Shimano lists Yumeya spool type S-33 for the C3000; Yumeya spools marked with the same type are the ones Shimano names for it.
Spools the maker lists for this reel
- Yumeya Lightweight Custom Spool 2500 PE0820 (product code 046383). Type S-33 on both the reel's spec table and the Yumeya spool's spec table (max drag 9 kg, 47/17 mm, PE 0.6-250, 0.8-200, 1-160; PE line only).
- Yumeya Lightweight Custom Spool 2500 PE1215 (product code 046390). Type S-33 on both the reel's spec table and the Yumeya spool's spec table (max drag 9 kg, 47/17 mm, PE 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120; PE line only).
See every reel and Yumeya spool with type S-33.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya spool type | S-33 | Listed in Shimano Japan's own spec table (夢屋スプールタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle type | H-11 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle knob type | A | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルノブタイプ). |
| Yumeya screw cap type | HC-2 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルスクリューキャップタイプ). |
| Yumeya reel stand type | C, E | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋リールスタンドタイプ). |
| Yumeya drag knob type | D-11 | Shimano Japan's Yumeya fitting list (機種別取付一覧, スピニングリール PDF), ドラグノブ column. |
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 Stradic C3000?
No. Shimano North America's STRADIC FM table lists ST1000HGFM, ST2500HGFM, STC3000XGFM, ST4000XGFM and STC5000XGFM, and none has the size code C3000 (checked 2026-10-08). The nearest listed US size is STC3000XGFM; the official values differ in gear ratio (5.1:1 in Japan, 6.4:1 in the US) and retrieve per crank (75 cm (≈ 29.5 in) in Japan, 37 in in the US).
| Item | JDM C3000 | US STC3000XGFM | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 | 6.4:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) | 7.9 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | 20 lb | Matches after our conversion |
| Retrieve per crank | 75 cm (≈ 29.5 in) | 37 in | Differs |
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.
Is the JDM Stradic C3000 cheaper than the US STC3000XGFM?
It depends on the exchange rate, so we cannot give a yes or no. The official figures are ¥29,100 in Japan (before consumption tax) and $254.99 in the US (US MSRP). We do not convert currencies. Dividing one by the other, the Japanese list price is the lower number when one US dollar buys more than ¥114.1. STC3000XGFM is not the same size code as the Japanese C3000, so this is not a like-for-like price.
The Japanese figure excludes Japan's consumption tax (the page says so); the US page shows its price without mentioning tax. Shipping, import duties and shop prices are not included.
Every Stradic size: Japan vs STRADIC FM → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Stradic C3000 vs Ultegra, Twin Power, Nasci, Sahara, Sedona, FX, Miravel, Nexave and Sienna C3000
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 3000, 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 C3000 is the Sahara at ¥9,700 and the most expensive the Twin Power at ¥54,000.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Ultegra C3000 | 220 g | 5.1:1 | 9 kg | ¥20,000 |
| Shimano Twin Power C3000 | 215 g | 5.1:1 | 9 kg | ¥54,000 |
| Shimano Nasci C3000 | 235 g | 5:1 | 9 kg | ¥14,200 |
| Shimano Sahara C3000 | 240 g | 5:1 | 9 kg | ¥9,700 |
| Shimano Sedona C3000 | 245 g | 5:1 | 9 kg | – |
| Shimano FX C3000 | 250 g | 5:1 | 8.5 kg | – |
| Shimano Miravel C3000 | 200 g | 5:1 | 9 kg | ¥17,300 |
| Shimano Nexave C3000 | 250 g | 5:1 | 9 kg | – |
| Shimano Sienna C3000 | 250 g | 5:1 | 8.5 kg | – |
| Daiwa 24 Certate LT3000 | 225 g | 5.2:1 | 10 kg | ¥57,600 |
Compare
- Shimano Stradic 3000: all 4 sizes compared
- Other C3000 reels in our data: Shimano Twin Power C3000, Shimano FX C3000, Shimano Miravel C3000, Shimano Nasci C3000, Shimano Nexave C3000, Shimano Sahara C3000, Shimano Sedona C3000, Shimano Sienna C3000, Shimano Ultegra C3000
- Other Stradic sizes: C2000S, C2000SHG, C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG, C3000HG, C3000XG, 3000MHG, 4000, 4000MHG, 4000XG, C5000XG
- Shimano Stradic 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 (ストラディック) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano Japan: Yumeya fitting list for spinning reels (夢屋 機種別取付一覧 PDF) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano Japan: Yumeya Lightweight Custom Spool spec table (夢屋ライトウェイトカスタムスプール) (checked 2026-10-05)