Shimano 23 Sedona Spinning Reel 500 - C5000XG
The Shimano 23 Sedona C5000XG delivers smooth performance for Great Lakes steelhead and salmon with its 4.7:1 gear ratio and robust 11kg drag system. This versatile spinning reel excels at long casts with spinners and spoons while providing reliable line retrieval when battling chrome-bright fish in current.
12 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now, 1 blown out from recent rain.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the Shimano 23 Sedona Spinning Reel 500 - C5000XG used for?
Shimano's spinning reel is set up for spinners & spoons, and bottom bouncing targeting steelhead, salmon, trout. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the Shimano 23 Sedona Spinning Reel 500 - C5000XG work for?
This spinning reel is curated for steelhead, salmon, trout, pike. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the Shimano 23 Sedona Spinning Reel 500 - C5000XG?
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Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
12 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now, 1 blown out from recent rain. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Key Specs
Features
- + Gear ratio: 4.7 / Practical drag force (kg): 6 / Max drag force (kg): 13.3 lbs (11 kg)
- + Weight: 11.4 oz (290 g) / Spool Diameter: 2.0 / 0.6 inches (51 / 17 mm)
- + Line Capacity: Nylon (No. - m) 3.5 - 170, 4 - 150, 5 - 125 / Fluoro (No. - M) 3-190, 4-145, 5-115 / PE (No. - m) 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240
- + Maximum winding length (per revolution): 3.0 inches (75 cm); Handle length: 2.2 inches (55 mm)
- + Number of Bearings (BB/Roller): 3/1
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