Shimano Nexave (2026)
26ネクサーブ · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16
13 sizes. The lightest is 1000 at 225 g (7.9 oz); the heaviest is 6000 at 595 g (21.0 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 | 225 g (7.9 oz) | 5.0 | 66 cm (26.0 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) | 3/1 | — | ||
| open price | 225 g (7.9 oz) | 5.0 | 66 cm (26.0 in) | 3 kg (6.6 lb) | PE #0.8 – 110 m (120 yd) | 4 lb – 100 m (109 yd)Fluoro 4 lb – 85 m (93 yd) | 45 mm (1.77 in) | 3/1 | — | ||
| open price | 225 g (7.9 oz) | 6.0 | 79 cm (31.1 in) | 3 kg (6.6 lb) | PE #0.8 – 110 m (120 yd) | 4 lb – 100 m (109 yd)Fluoro 4 lb – 85 m (93 yd) | 45 mm (1.77 in) | 3/1 | — | ||
| open price | 250 g (8.8 oz) | 5.0 | 73 cm (28.7 in) | 4 kg (8.8 lb) | PE #1.2 – 270 m (295 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) | 3/1 | — | ||
| open price | 255 g (9.0 oz) | 5.0 | 73 cm (28.7 in) | 4 kg (8.8 lb) | PE #0.8 – 150 m (164 yd) | 5 lb – 110 m (120 yd)Fluoro 5 lb – 100 m (109 yd) | 55 mm (2.17 in) | 3/1 | — |
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 Nexave (ネクサーブ) is a Japan-market spinning reel. 13 sizes. The lightest is 1000 at 225 g (7.9 oz); the heaviest is 6000 at 595 g (21.0 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 4.7:1 to 6.2:1; the fastest, 2500HG, takes in 91 cm (36 in) of line per handle turn.
- Max drag ranges from 3 kg to 11 kg (6.6 lb to 24.3 lb).
- Line capacity runs from 110 m of PE 0.8 on the C2000S to 390 m of PE 2 on the 6000.
- 3 ball bearings and 1 roller bearing in every size.
How the sizes differ
- The 13 sizes weigh 225–595 g, have gear ratios of 4.7:1 to 6.2:1 and have 3–11 kg max drag.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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