Shimano 22 Stella C3000 [Y312]

Shimano 22 Stella C3000 | High-End Spinning Reel

Premium All-Around Spinning Reel for Finesse, Light-Line & Versatile Freshwater Fishing

Overview

The Shimano 22 Stella C3000 is a premium spinning reel designed for anglers who demand exceptional smoothness, refined rotation, and precise drag performance.

With a 5.1:1 gear ratio, 210 g body weight, 9 kg maximum drag, and 75 cm of line recovery per crank, the C3000 offers an excellent balance of power, sensitivity, and versatility. Its generous line capacity also makes it suitable for a wide range of freshwater applications, from finesse bass fishing to light-to-medium power techniques.

This particular reel is super smooth with no noticeable gear feel and no bearing noise, making it a pleasure to operate on the water.

Key Features

• 5.1:1 gear ratio for smooth and controlled retrieves
• 9 kg maximum drag for strong fish control
• 210 g lightweight and balanced body
• 75 cm line recovery per crank
• 12+1 bearing system
• Large line capacity suitable for both finesse and more demanding applications
• Suitable for both right- and left-handed retrieve
• Ideal for bass, walleye, trout, pike and other freshwater species

Specifications

• Model: Shimano 22 Stella C3000
• Reel Type: Spinning
• Retrieve: Right or Left-Handed
• Weight: 210 g
• Gear Ratio: 5.1:1
• Max Drag: 9 kg
• Line Retrieve per Crank: 75 cm
• Bearings: 12 + 1
• Mono Line Capacity:
  • 2.5 lb – 180 m
  • 3 lb – 150 m
  • 4 lb – 100 m
• Fluorocarbon Line Capacity:
  • 2.5 lb – 160 m
  • 3 lb – 130 m
  • 4 lb – 100 m
• Braided Line Capacity:
  • PE 1 – 400 m
  • PE 1.5 – 270 m
  • PE 2 – 200 m

Recommended Fishing Applications

The C3000 size is particularly versatile and can be used for:

• Finesse bass fishing
• Ned rigs
• Drop shots
• Shaky heads
• Wacky rigs
• Small Texas rigs
• Light jigs
• Small swimbaits
• Jerkbaits
• Small crankbaits
• Trout and other light-line applications
• Light to medium freshwater fishing

Recommended Lures & Techniques

For bass fishing, this reel pairs especially well with lighter presentations such as:

• Ned rigs
• Drop shots
• Wacky rigs
• Shaky heads
• Small soft plastics
• 1/8–3/8 oz jigs
• Small swimbaits
• Finesse jerkbaits

With PE 1–1.5 braid and a fluorocarbon leader, it can also be used for longer-distance casting and more demanding finesse applications.

Recommended Rod Pairings

The C3000 is an excellent match for medium-light and light spinning rods in the approximately 6'6"–7'2" range.

Recommended Lababass-style pairings include:

• Light / Medium-Light spinning rods for finesse bass fishing
• 6'8"–7'0" ML spinning rods for Ned rigs, drop shots, wacky rigs and small swimbaits
• 7'0"+ ML/M spinning rods when longer casting distance is preferred
• UL/L spinning rods for trout and lighter finesse applications

For bass fishing, a rod rated around 3–10 g or 4–12 g provides a particularly versatile setup with this reel.

Recommended Line Setup

Finesse Bass Setup

• PE 0.6–1.0 braid
• 6–8 lb fluorocarbon leader

All-Around Bass Setup

• PE 1.0–1.2 braid
• 8–10 lb fluorocarbon leader

Light Power Setup

• PE 1.2–1.5 braid
• 10–12 lb fluorocarbon leader

For straight fluorocarbon applications, 4–8 lb FC is well suited to finesse presentations.

Condition

• Excellent condition
• A few tiny scratches from normal use
• Super smooth rotation
• No noticeable gear feel
• No bearing noise
• Small-size handle knob replaced with a 2500-series knob
• No original box