Shimano reel braid capacity chart

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Before you buy a fishing reel, you need to know its capacity. Some people like a deep spool, others a shallow one. Different thicknesses of braided line take up different capacities. It’s approximate and for guidance only.

Shimano Nasci and Ultegra braid capacity

ModelPE (No. – m)USA / PowerPro (lbs. – yds.)
10000.8-240
1-190
10-95
15-85
20-65
1000HG0.8-240
1-190
10-95
15-85
20-65
25001-320
1.2-220
1.5-160
10-150
15-145
30-100
2500HG1-320
1.2-220
1.5-160
10-150
15-145
30-100
C30001-400
1.5-270
2-180
10-200
20-140
40-105
C3000HG1-400
1.5-270
2-180
10-200
20-140
40-105
40001-500
1.5-320
2-210
15-280
30-170
50-150
4000XG1-500
1.5-320
2-210
15-280
30-170
50-150
C5000XG1.5-370
2-320
3-190
20-220
30-200
40-160
ModelPE (No. – yd)
10000.8-262
1-207
1000HG0.8-262
1-207
25001-350
1.2-241
1.5-175
2500HG1-350
1.2-241
1.5-175
C30001-437
1.5-295
2-197
C3000HG1-437
1.5-295
2-197
40001-547
1.5-350
2-230
4000XG1-547
1.5-350
2-230
C5000XG1.5-405
2-350
3-208

Shimano Stradic braid capacity

ModelPE (No. – m)USA / PowerPro (lbs. – yds.)
10000.8-240
1-190
10-95
15-75
20-65
1000HG0.8-240
1-190
10-95
15-75
20-65
25001-320
1.2-270
1.5-220
10-150
15-145
30-100
2500HG1-320
1.2-270
1.5-220
10-150
15-145
30-100
C30001-400
1.5-270
2-200
10-200
20-140
40-105
C3000HG1-400
1.5-270
2-200
10-200
20-140
40-105
C3000XG1-400
1.5-270
2-200
10-200
20-140
40-105
40001-490
1.5-320
2-240
15-230
30-180
50-150
4000MHG1.2-250
1.5-200
2-150
10-195
20-120
30-110
4000XG1-490
1.5-320
2-240
15-230
30-180
50-150
C5000XG1.5-400
2-300
3-200
20-260
30-235
40-185
ModelPE (No. – yd)
10000.8-262
1-207
1000HG0.8-262
1-207
25001-350
1.2-295
1.5-241
2500HG1-350
1.2-295
1.5-241
C30001-437
1.5-295
2-219
C3000HG1-437
1.5-295
2-219
C3000XG1-437
1.5-295
2-219
40001-536
1.5-350
2-262
4000MHG1.2-273
1.5-219
2-164
4000XG1-536
1.5-350
2-262
C5000XG1.5-437
2-328
3-219

Understanding the different units of measurement of braided fishing line

For a better understanding of the relationship between English pounds, metric kilograms per break, and Japanese egi units, here is a summary table of basic values using Dangan Braid PE-line braided line as an example. This is sufficient for a rough estimate.

#lbkgØ Diameter, mm
0.8146.10.12
1187.40.13
1.2208.60.15
1.52511.30.19
23012.3
34018.1


As a rule, I use fishing reels of large size, 3000 – 4000, but the braid line is thin: #1 – #1.5. So under it I apply backing line. It’s either monofilament or pe, which I no longer use as the main one. It is very important when fishing from the shore and when fishing from a boat in areas and shallow water to have a long throw. For this reason, the main line must be wound to the edge of the spool.

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