Shimano FX
Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16
5 sizes. The lightest is 1000 at 205 g (7.2 oz); the heaviest is 4000 at 320 g (11.3 oz).
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For reference only: Japan list price open price (our data, not from eBay, before tax)
Japan list price checked 2026-10-16
All sizes & specifications
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| Size | MSRP (Japan) | Compare | Weight | Gear | Retrieve / turn | Max drag | PE line | Nylon | Handle | Bearings | Spool ø |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| open price | 205 g (7.2 oz) | 5.0 | 61 cm (24.0 in) | 3 kg (6.6 lb) | PE #0.8 – 240 m (262 yd) | #2 (approx. 8 lb) – 100 m (109 yd)Fluoro #2 (approx. 8 lb) – 85 m (93 yd) | 45 mm (1.77 in) | 2/1 | — | ||
| open price | 250 g (8.8 oz) | 5.0 | 71 cm (28.0 in) | 4 kg (8.8 lb) | PE #1.2 – 200 m (219 yd) | #2 (approx. 8 lb) – 150 m (164 yd)Fluoro #2.5 (approx. 10 lb) – 105 m (115 yd) | 55 mm (2.17 in) | 2/1 | — | ||
| open price | 250 g (8.8 oz) | 5.0 | 71 cm (28.0 in) | 4 kg (8.8 lb) | PE #1.2 – 220 m (241 yd) | #2.5 (approx. 10 lb) – 150 m (164 yd)Fluoro #2.5 (approx. 10 lb) – 125 m (137 yd) | 55 mm (2.17 in) | 2/1 | — | ||
| open price | 250 g (8.8 oz) | 5.0 | 71 cm (28.0 in) | 8.5 kg (18.7 lb) | PE #1.5 – 270 m (295 yd) | #3 (approx. 12 lb) – 150 m (164 yd)Fluoro #3 (approx. 12 lb) – 130 m (142 yd) | 55 mm (2.17 in) | 2/1 | — | ||
| open price | 320 g (11.3 oz) | 5.2 | 82 cm (32.3 in) | 8.5 kg (18.7 lb) | PE #1.5 – 320 m (350 yd) | #4 (approx. 16 lb) – 150 m (164 yd)Fluoro #4 (approx. 16 lb) – 145 m (159 yd) | 55 mm (2.17 in) | 2/1 | — |
Maker’s figures; conversions are ours.
About these figures
Tap a size to see its current eBay listings at the top of the page. Bearings = ball / roller. Line capacity is the maker's guideline. PE is braided line (polyethylene fibre); its Japanese size number (go, 号) marks thickness, not breaking strength. Specs: Shimano 2026 printed catalog (figures only). Not affiliated with Shimano. Conversions are ours.
In short
Shimano FX is a Japan-market spinning reel. 5 sizes. The lightest is 1000 at 205 g (7.2 oz); the heaviest is 4000 at 320 g (11.3 oz). Outside Japan it is bought from sellers who ship from Japan; this page shows current eBay listings for your country where there are any.
About this item
What the maker's numbers say about this model:
- Gear ratios run from 5.0:1 to 5.2:1; the fastest, 4000, takes in 82 cm (32 in) of line per handle turn.
- Max drag ranges from 3 kg to 8.5 kg (6.6 lb to 18.7 lb).
- Line capacity runs from 200 m of PE 1.2 on the 2000 to 320 m of PE 1.5 on the 4000.
- 2 ball bearings and 1 roller bearing in every size.
How the sizes differ
- Compared with the 1000, the 2000 is 45 g heavier and has 4 kg max drag (vs 3 kg).
- Compared with the 2500, the C3000 is the same weight and has 8.5 kg max drag (vs 4 kg).
- Compared with the C3000, the 4000 is 70 g heavier and has a 5.2:1 gear ratio (vs 5:1).
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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