SHIMANO STELLA SW 6000XGD

SHIMANO STELLA SW 6000XGD SPINNING REEL

The Shimano Stella SW 6000XGD is a premium saltwater spinning reel built for anglers who need fast line retrieval, smooth power, and dependable strength in a compact yet powerful size. As part of Shimano’s flagship Stella SW D series, this reel is designed for serious inshore, estuary, light offshore, and heavy freshwater applications.

Built with Shimano’s rigid HAGANE Body, the Stella SW 6000XGD delivers excellent strength, impact resistance, and reduced body flex under pressure. This gives anglers a solid and stable platform when casting lures, working fast-moving presentations, or fighting hard-running fish.

The advanced InfinityXross gear system improves gear strength and load distribution for long-lasting durability, while Infinity Drive reduces rotational resistance and provides powerful winding performance under load. Silent Drive further improves smoothness by reducing internal vibration and gear play, giving the reel an exceptionally refined feel.

The 6000XGD features an Extra High Gear ratio, delivering a fast 112cm line retrieve per crank. This makes it ideal for high-speed spinning, plugs, spoons, poppers, soft plastics, and situations where quick line pick-up is essential. Protected by Shimano’s X-Protect and X-Shield sealing systems, this reel is built to perform in harsh saltwater environments.

With a 15kg max drag, 425g weight, 12 + 1 bearing system, and excellent braid capacity, the Shimano Stella SW 6000XGD delivers flagship Shimano performance in a fast, versatile, and powerful reel.

Key Features

• Premium Stella SW D saltwater spinning reel

• Extra High Gear ratio for fast line retrieval

• HAGANE Body for strength, rigidity, and reduced flex

• InfinityXross gear system for improved gear durability

• Infinity Drive for powerful and efficient winding under load

• Silent Drive technology for ultra-smooth performance

• X-Protect advanced water resistance system

• X-Shield sealed body construction

• Strong 15kg max drag

• Smooth 12 + 1 bearing system

• Fast 112cm retrieve per crank

• Compact and powerful 6000 size

• Ideal for inshore, estuary, light offshore, and heavy freshwater fishing

• Suitable for spinning, plugging, popping, soft plastics, spoons, and lure casting

Specifications

• Brand: Shimano

• Series: Stella SW D

• Model: 6000XGD

• Product Code: STLSW6000XGD

• Reel Type: Saltwater Spinning Reel

• Gear Ratio: 6.2:1

• Max Drag: 15kg

• Weight: 425g

• Line Retrieve Per Crank: 112cm

• Bearings: 12 + 1

• Body: HAGANE Body

• Gear System: InfinityXross

• Drive Technology: Infinity Drive

• Smoothness Technology: Silent Drive

• Water Resistance: X-Protect / X-Shield

Line Capacity

Application

Perfect for anglers targeting kingfish, kob, leerfish, yellowtail, snapper, tigerfish, bass, and other hard-fighting inshore, estuary, and freshwater predators. Ideal for high-speed spinning, plugging, popping, soft plastics, spoons, light jigging, offshore casting, and demanding saltwater lure fishing.

Fast, smooth, and powerful — the Shimano Stella SW 6000XGD delivers flagship performance for serious lure anglers.