Product Comparison: Okuma HSX-30FD vs Shimano STC3000FL
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General Specifications
About the Product
Okuma Helios SX spinning reels are constructed of C-40X carbon and the TORSION CONTROL ARMOR design make the reel extremely rigid and lighter, also reduce twist and torque and keep the internal parts in perfect alignment for freshwater and inshore saltwater fishing.
The STRADIC is already a well known and highly appreciated spinning reel which is used by hundred of thousands anglers, all over the world. Already for years and years, all these anglers have the same experience about STRADIC: strong and reliable, a reel which will never let them down.
Brand
Okuma
Shimano
Model
HSX-30FD
STC3000FL
Origin
Japan
Japan
Key Specs
Type
Spinning
Spinning
Reel Size
3000
3000
Bearings
8 + 1
6 + 1
Mono Line Capacity
260/8, 220/10, 180/12
230/6, 170/8, 140/10
Braid Line Capacity
200/10, 140/20, 105/40
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Okuma HSX-30FD Spinning Reel
- Excellent quality. Enjoyable to fish with it.
- Spins smooth and it is rigid with no detectable flex.
- It has smooth drag and is light in hand.
- The reel feels great. Love the handle.
- Reel looks amazing, super smooth and very lightweight.
Shimano STC3000FL Spinning Fishing Reel
- It’s an amazing reel. It’s so smooth and just an incredible reel.
- Product is fantastic. Very smooth.
- The spool design gives really smooth casts.
- This reel is the epitome of smooth, strong, and light.
- Bearings are very smooth.
Size & Weight
Height
4 in.
4 in.
Weight
7.13 oz.
7.93 oz.
Width
5 in.
5 in.
Depth
3 in.
3 in.
Drag
Max Drag
13 lb.
20 lb.
Drag Type
Front Drag
Front Drag
Drag Adjustment
Lever
Lever
Drag Material
Carbon
Aluminum
What customers say about "Drag"
Okuma HSX-30FD Spinning Reel
- The action (over all reeling, drag and line flip) is extremely well balanced and smooth as silk!
- Amazing quality and excellent drag.
- Drag worked great. Solid reel.
- Drag is smooth and retrieval is silent.
- Light, well made. Smooth drag with cranking power to pull fish out of the kelp.
Shimano STC3000FL Spinning Fishing Reel
- Super smooth, lightweight reel with a great drag system.
- The drag is excellent.
- Smooth lightweight reel with great drag performance.
- Drag is smooth and strong.
- The reel is very smooth. Excellent drag.
Features
Gear Ratio
5.0 : 1
5.3 : 1
Retrieve Rate
27 in.
31 in.
Anti-Reverse Feature
Yes
No
Type Of Crank
Single-grip
Single-grip
Reel Handle Position
Left / Right
Left / Right
Extras
Centrifugal Disc Bail, Cyclonic Flow Rotor, TORSION CONTROL ARMOR
AeroWrap II, MicroModule II, Silent Drive, Hagane Gear
What customers say about "Features"
Okuma HSX-30FD Spinning Reel
- Smooth and precise drag. Easy to use.
- Very light. Great drag.
- These are very light weight and they handle torsion amazingly!
- It casts smooth and I love it.
- The weight quality and performance is really excellent.
Shimano STC3000FL Spinning Fishing Reel
- Reel performs wonderfully with nice retrieval speed.
- Retrieval is smooth and powerful.
- The reel is very smooth, shimano quality always at the top.
- Fabulous reel. Super light, very smooth.
- Smooth, long casting reel. Highly recommend.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Other Information
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