Shimano 23 Sedona Spinning Reel 500 - C5000XG

Name: Shimano 23 Sedona Spinning Reel 500 - C5000XG
Brand: Shimano
SKU: B0C7B2ZFS5
Price: 91.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (774 reviews)

Spinning reel spinning_reel SKU: B0C7B2ZFS5

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Features

+ Gear Ratio: 14.2 lbs (6.2 kg), Practical Drag Force: 13.3 lbs (6 kg), Maximum Drag Force: 24.3 lbs (11 kg)
+ Weight: 11.2 oz (310 g) / Spool Diameter: 2.1 inches (54 cm) / Stroke: 0.6 inches (17 mm)
+ Line Capacity: Nylon (No. - m) 4-190, 5-150, 6-125, Fluoro (No. - M) 4-170, 5-135, 6-115, PE (No. - m) 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200
+ Maximum winding length: 4.1 inches (105 cm) / Handle length: 2.2 inches (55 mm)
+ Number of Bearings (BB/Roller): 3/1

The Shimano 23 Sedona C5000XG delivers exceptional value for Great Lakes steelhead and salmon anglers with its 6.2:1 gear ratio and robust 24.3 lb max drag. Perfect for long casting from piers and beaches, this reel handles heavy line capacities needed for big water fishing while maintaining smooth retrieval under pressure.

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4.6 (774 reviews)

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In context

Pairs with: Spinners & Spoons · Bottom Bouncing

Targets: Steelhead · Salmon · Trout · Pike

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 Almanac 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 Almanac 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?

19 of 31 Alley rivers in fair shape right now — pick conditions carefully. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Almanac.

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