Shimano Sustain FI Spinning Reels
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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 |
| SA2500HGFI SHM-3355 | 35 | 6.0:1 | 6/200 8/140 10/120 | 10/150 15/145 30/100 | 20 | 8+1 | 8.3 | $299.99 USD | |||
| SAC3000HGFI SHM-3356 | 35 | 6.0:1 | 6/230 8/170 10/140 | 10/200 20/140 40/105 | 20 | 8+1 | 7.9 | $299.99 USD | |||
| SA4000XGFI SHM-3357 | 39 | 6.2:1 | 8/240 10/200 12/160 | 15/280 30/170 50/150 | 24 | 8+1 | 10.1 | $309.99 USD | |||
| 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.
15 Questions &
15 Answers
Steve
from Cape cod asked:
August 30, 2019
Can this reel be used in saltwater
1 Answer
This reel can be used in saltwater
Submitted by:
Bernie De Graaf
on September 2, 2019
Brad
from Champaign, IL. asked:
May 27, 2019
1 year ago if there would ever be a Sustain 1000 FI . When does Shimano introduces new models? I don't want a Stella 1000 FJ ( 5 to 1 ratio).
1 Answer
As far as we know their isn't a plan to make the sustain in a 1000 series size. There are shimano Nasci's, sedona's, stradic fk as well as the ci4+ model all available in 1000 size reels.
Submitted by:
Bernie De Graaf
on May 27, 2019
Michael J.
from Norman, OK asked:
December 9, 2017
Is the drag knob metal or plastic?
1 Answer
The drag knob on the Sustain is plastic.
Submitted by:
Bernie
on December 11, 2017
Fabio
from Chicago asked:
October 26, 2017
Does it have the same gearing as the FG model? including the plastic idle gear?
1 Answer
The FG and F1 both utilize the X-ship gear feature while the f1 has the Hagan gear the FG does not.
Submitted by:
Bernie
on November 1, 2017
Chang
from Tulsa, Oklahoma asked:
July 26, 2017
Is the 4000 and 5000 really 10.1 oz?
1 Answer
According to the Shimano site the 4000 and the 5000 are only 10.1 oz.
Submitted by:
Bernie
on July 27, 2017
Ivan Jovanovic
from Brooklyn asked:
March 25, 2021
Made in Japan or Malysia?
1 Answer
These are made in Malaysia.
Submitted by:
William Larkin
on March 25, 2021
Brandon Macabeo
from Hawaii asked:
February 12, 2020
Does the 5000 size come with a power knob?
1 Answer
Yes the 5000 comes with a eva power knob
Submitted by:
Tyler Bennett
on February 12, 2020
Brad
from Champaign, Illinois asked:
March 29, 2018
Will the Sustain FI be made in a 1000 series?
1 Answer
There isn't any word yet on Shimano releasing a 1000 size Sustain FI model being introduced in the near future. Once there is the info will be posted on our site.
Submitted by:
Donald
on March 30, 2018
John Kim
from Houston, Texas asked:
January 23, 2018
Would the 5000 model be a good surf reel?
1 Answer
The Shimano Sustain 5000 would be too light in my opinion fishing from the surf. I would recommend using the Shimano Ultegra XTD models or the Shimano Saragossa models for surf fishing.
Submitted by:
Donald
on January 24, 2018
Rawlinson
from Mary Esther, FL asked:
January 2, 2018
Which reel is ideal for freshwater? The FG or the FI?
1 Answer
Either reel model could be used in freshwater. The 2500 and 3000 sizes would be the best options for freshwater use.
Submitted by:
Donald
on January 3, 2018
Sebastian
from Bremen Germany asked:
November 26, 2017
Hello Guys,
is the c3000 version smaller (smaller body) than the 2500 size version? Or is there another specific reason for the different weights.
Cheers
1 Answer
The C3000 is the same body size as the 2500. The C3000 simply has a larger spool and a different handle style.
Submitted by:
Devon
on November 28, 2017
Aaron Basillote
from Bahrain asked:
November 9, 2017
Does this model have the maintenance port?
1 Answer
The Shimano Sustain FI series reels do not have a maintenance port.
Submitted by:
Donald
on November 9, 2017
Locki
from Hobart Tasmania asked:
November 8, 2017
I would like to purchase a 4000 but the small handle is putting me off... Can the handle off a 5000 be used on a 4000?
1 Answer
Talking with Shimano directly, they verified that handles and even spools are interchangeable between the 4000 and 5000 models.
Submitted by:
Donald
on November 9, 2017
Nick
from Pittston, PA asked:
July 24, 2017
Is this reel made in Japan?
1 Answer
The Shimano Sustain FI reels are made in Malaysia.
Submitted by:
Donald
on July 26, 2017
Dan Hutchison
from Shreveport, Louisiana asked:
July 20, 2017
What is the color of this reel? Is it dark blue or black?
1 Answer
The new Sustain is black and silver.
Submitted by:
Devon
on July 21, 2017
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