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| Model TD Code | Inches Per Crank | Gear Ratio | Mono Line Capacity (lb test/yds) | PowerPro Line Capacity (lb test/yds) | Max Drag (lb) | Ball Bearings | Weight (oz) | Price |
| SAC5000XGFI SHM-3358 | 41 | 6.2:1 | 10/240 12/195 14/165 | 20/220 30/200 40/160 | 24 | 8+1 | 10.1 | $309.99 USD | |||
The Shimano Sustain FI Spinning Reels are ideal for bass to small billfish. It's designed to handle a variety of fishing challenges that you can throw at it. They are known for light rotation and refinement. These reels combine water-repellent coating and specially designed water channeling.
4.5 Stars based on 11 reviews
By Leonard
alexandria, VA
Shimano.
August 25, 2021
Visually build quality is top notch and looks easy to clean. So far 5/5 meets my expectations.
Will be back after use.
Will be back after use.
By Eric
Newark, Delaware
Sustain 4000 FI
August 12, 2021
The reel is well built and the quality is definitely apparent. The reel is ultra smooth out of the box and spins effortlessly. However, one issue I had with this reel is how tight the retrieve is when retrieving a lure. It feels like you are reeling in a brick although it's just a 2 ounce lure.
Pros
- A solid well built reel.
Cons
- Too tight of a retrieve.
By Chris
Pa
Awesome reel.
March 3, 2021
This reel is super smothe! Worth every penny!!
Pros
- The whole reel.
Cons
- None
By Kenny
Columbia, Maryland
Great mid range reel
December 31, 2019
Very smooth reel, love the feel. Good bang for the buck honestly
By Millard
Cape Cod
Great reel
September 5, 2019
I use this reel for funny fish and striped bass. The only difference is the test of the braid and fluoro leader. Coupled with a good rod, it is a great fishing experience. This is my 2nd reel and I still use my old one every week.
By Dan
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Powerful little beast
July 20, 2019
Tough built, this reel handled 20 pounds Cubera Snappers, even managed to fought a 25 pound yellowfin tuna, the drag is amazing so as the feel. Totally recommend it, Shimano did it again l, great inshore reel.
Pros
- Drag
- Durable
- Light weight
Cons
- None so far
By Don
Goldsboro
Quality reel and favorite Shimano reel
November 26, 2018
Tough and great lookin reel. It's a step above the stradics but should be. Never heard a negative comment
By SnookSlayerFL
South Florida
Shimano is not doing something right
August 6, 2018
So I dont know what happend to shimano but after the black ci4 stradics, now all the 4000s and 5000s (Sustain, Stradic, even Stella) are way too tight retrieve under load. In the store when not under load they feel fine, but as soon as you're retrieving a lure it's too tight. But it's not just Shimano, even Penn is starting to feel like that too. Have Cabos and they are nice and effortless retrieve, as well as a Daiwa ballistic LT. The SW shimanos (saragosa, spheros, twin power sw, stella sw, even the cheaper sw's) all have effortless retrieve. But these new compact non SW models are way too tight and forearm tiring on the retrieve.
Pros
- They look good
- They feel good when nothing is tied on
Cons
- The retrieve is way too tight.
- Older models have much more effortless retrieve.
By John
Providence RI
Great reel by Shimano
March 12, 2018
I purchase this real to fish for false abbies in Rhode Island. it's smooth operating lays down the braid nicely when reeling in.
Pros
- Well balance on a 9' St Croix.
Cons
- The spool isn't braid ready.
By Doug
Ocean City, NJ
Amazing Reel
February 22, 2018
Fish two 4000s and they are great. Use them for striper and mahi.
Pros
- Light and strong
Cons
- Na
By Mark C.
La Habra, CA
Awesome
January 5, 2018
This reel is very light and strong enough to catch anything inshore to small tuna.
4 Questions &
4 Answers
Fisherman
from 01852 asked:
August 8, 2021
Hi,
I was thinking of pairing this reel with the “TSSTXSS1062MH“. I wanted to surf fish with rocky environment for strippers and tog. I live in the northeast and do saltwater fishing. What do you recommend?
1 Answer
Fisherman,
The SAC5000XGFI would work, but a 6000-8000 size reel would be a better fit for a 10"6" rod when fishing for stripers. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.
Submitted by:
Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service
on August 9, 2021
Thuan Tran
from San Jose CA asked:
June 8, 2018
I’m thinking of getting this size 5000 to pair with Shimano Trevala S, aiming for stripers and possibly Sturgeon. Can this handle sturgeons?
1 Answer
Yes this reel will be able to handle what you are targeting.
Submitted by:
Ricky
on June 11, 2018
Archie Gonzales
from Brownsville, TX asked:
April 27, 2018
Is the handle also an eggshell like the older model, Sustain sa 5000 FG?
1 Answer
The Shimano SAC5000XGFI Sustain FI Spinning Reel's handle is slimmer than the egg shell handle the older sustain had.
Submitted by:
Donald
on April 28, 2018
Dean
from Pine Island Sound, Fl asked:
March 7, 2018
For sac5000xgfi: What Shimano rod would you recomend for in-shore small shark & tarpon? Would there be an Ugly Stik you would recomend for this reel?
1 Answer
The Shimnao Sustain 5000 would be too light for inshore fishing tarpon and sharks. The smaller Shimnao Saragossa series reels would be good models to look at for the the style of fishing your doing.
Submitted by:
Donald
on March 9, 2018
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