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SHIMANO Stradic FM Front Drag Spinning Reel

This reputation for dependability and versatility prevails in the all-new Stradic FM, the newest addition to Shimano's CoreSolid lineup of spinning reels.

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SHIMANO Stradic FM Front Drag Spinning Reel

This reputation for dependability and versatility prevails in the all-new Stradic FM, the newest addition to Shimano's CoreSolid lineup of spinning reels. Showcasing reel technologies passed down from Shimano's flagship spinning reels, the redesigned Stradic FM delivers premium performance through advanced engineering.

Features:

  • InfinityXross gear technology extends tooth horizontally to distribute load evenly, while HAGANE cold-forged gearing adds strength and MicroModule II refinement for the ultimate reeling experience.
  • InfinityDrive delivers light rotation and increased cranking power under load. The new Duracross Drag system provides smooth felt-like performance with up to 10 times the durability.
  • X-Protect water-repellent coating and water-channeling labyrinth construction ensure dependable performance by stopping water penetration without adding rotational weight.
  • The Anti-Twist Fin, an elastic polymer on the roller enhances line management for monofilament or fluorocarbon line.
  • One-Piece Bail, Long Stroke Spool, and G-Free Body design complete a reel engineered for serious anglers.

Spooling Option

Select from standard spooling options listed in the drop-down menu above, or let us know how you would like your reel spooled. Custom spooling including top-shots, wind-ons, hollow-core backing, and fluorocarbon are available. Call or send a note with your requirements and we’ll advise costs. All reels are machine spooled under ideal tension, braid is spooled with approximately 50 feet of mono backing. Wind-on leaders are offered for both hollow core and non-hollow braid, hollow core is spliced and non-hollow braid is connected loop-to-loop with a bimni twist.

Enhanced Gear Durability

Enhanced Gear Durability

The revolutionary InfinityXross technology reshapes the drive and pinion gear tooth profiles to spread structural stress horizontally over a much wider surface area. This load distribution prevents premature wear at localized stress points and ensures the system maintains its signature smooth feel over years of use.
Increased Cranking Power

Increased Cranking Power

Inspired by specialized saltwater platforms, InfinityDrive utilizes a one-of-a-kind low-friction bushing and proprietary main shaft treatment to remove internal rotational drag. This provides an incredible winding torque straight into your hands, letting you easily crank down and reel in a powerful fish even when the blank is completely doubled over under load.
HAGANE Body, HAGANE Gear

HAGANE Body, HAGANE Gear

The rigid one-piece HAGANE Body holds its shape under the worst of an offshore fight — no flex, no creak, no drift in the gear mesh when you're cranking against a tuna sound or pulling a GT off the reef. Inside, the HAGANE Gear is cold-forged from a single piece of metal rather than cut, which produces a gear surface that runs glass-smooth out of the box and stays smooth for the life of the reel. X-Ship pairs the two with a tighter pinion-gear seat for efficient power transfer.

Specifications
SHIMANO Stradic FM Front Drag Spinning Reel

Type
Spinning, Front Drag
Gear Ratio
Size 1000: 6.1:1 · Size 2500: 5.8:1 · Size 3000: 6.4:1 · Size 4000-5000: 6.2:1
Max Drag
Size 1000: 7lb · Size 2500-3000: 20lb · Size 4000-5000: 24lb
Bearings
6+1
Line Capacity
Size 1000: 20lb/65yd · Size 2500: 30lb/100yd · Size 3000: 40lb/105yd · Size 4000: 50lb/120yd · Size 5000: 40lb/185yd
Retrieve Rate
Size 1000: 30in · Size 2500: 34in · Size 3000: 37in · Size 4000-5000: 40in
Weight
Size 1000: 6.5oz · Size 2500: 7.8oz · Size 3000: 7.9oz · Size 4000: 9.7oz · Size 5000: 10.2oz
Hand
Either
Spool Material
Cold-forged Aluminum
Body Material
HAGANE

Compare the Series
SHIMANO Stradic FM Front Drag Spinning Reel

Spec
SHIMANO Stradic FM 1000HG
$234.99
SHIMANO Stradic FM 2500HG
$254.99
SHIMANO Stradic FM C3000XG
$254.99
SHIMANO Stradic FM 4000XG
$264.99
SHIMANO Stradic FM C5000XG
$264.99
Reel TypeSpinningSpinningSpinningSpinningSpinning
Gear Ratio6.1:15.8:16.4:16.2:16.2:1
Max Drag7lb20lb20lb24lb24lb
Weight6.5oz7.8oz7.9oz9.7oz10.2oz
Line CapacityMono: 2lb/270yd, 4lb/16yd, 6lb/110yd · Braid: 10lb/95yd, 15lb/75yd, 20lb/65yd Mono: 8lb/140yd, 10lb/120yd · Braid: 10lb/150yd, 15lb/145yd, 30lb/100ydMono: 6lb/230yd, 8lb/170yd, 10lb/140yd · Braid: 10lb/200yd, 20lb/140yd, 40lb/105ydMono: 10lb/200yd, 12lb/160yd · Braid: 15lb/230yd, 30lb/180yd, 50lb/120ydMono: 12lb/195yd, 14lb/165yd · Braid: 20lb/260yd, 30lb/235yd, 40lb/185yd
Retrieve30in34in34in40in40in
Bearings6+16+16+16+16+1
HandEitherEitherEitherEitherEither
Spool MaterialCold-forged AluminumCold-forged AluminumCold-forged AluminumCold-forged AluminumCold-forged Aluminum
Body MaterialHAGANEHAGANEHAGANEHAGANEHAGANE

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Frequently asked questions.

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  • What makes this a "hybrid" body, and will it hold up against big fish?

    The hybrid body is composed of an aluminum frame on the gear-side, with a high-strength synthetic composite sideplate. This design establishes rigid metal precisely where the handle and gears meet to prevent internal twisting under heavy pressure.

  • Is this FM model an upgrade over previous versions of the Stradic?

    The FM model is more of a smooth refinement rather than a complete overhaul in design. The core updates are more focused on smoother winding power when a fish is actively pulling, and better line-management features below the roller to reduce wind knots.

  • Can this reel handle both freshwater and saltwater?

    Yes, the Stradic FM is fully optimized for both salt and freshwater environments. The internal gears are protected with a water-repellant barrier that protects important internal pieces from salt spray and rain.