FISHINGCRITICCHART 03 / SIDE BY SIDE
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| Specification | Shimano Stradic FM | Shimano Sedona FJ |
|---|---|---|
| Shown SKU | ST2500HGFM | SE2500HGFJ |
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Retrieve / crank (in) | 34 | 36 |
| Weight (oz) | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Max drag (lb) | 20 | 20 |
| Bearings (maker notation) | 6/1 | 3/1 |
| Mono capacity | 8-140, 10-120 | 8-140, 10-120 |
| Braid capacity | 10-150, 15-145, 30-100 | 10-150, 15-145, 30-100 |
| Body / frame | HAGANE metal body | not published |
| Spool material | not published | not published |
| Maker list price | USD 254.99 | USD 89.99 |
| Source / date | Stradic maker page | Sedona maker page |
How should you read these numbers?
A gear ratio counts rotor or spool turns per handle turn. Inches per turn describes line recovery; use the maker’s figure rather than estimating it from ratio alone.
Drag is the maker’s maximum claim, not a recommended fishing setting. Capacity strings preserve different unit orders, and only published US maker list prices are shown. Consult the source column and model sheet before treating two figures as equivalent.