Shimano 046543 Spinning Reel Review
Our verdict
The Shimano 046543, part of the Sedona lineup in the C5000XG size, runs $91.00 and holds a 4.6-star average across 828 reviews. That's double the price of the Shimano SC2500FG in this same comparison but with over half its review count, suggesting a mid-tier size 5000 reel with a solid, established track record.
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Anglers who want a larger C5000XG-size Shimano reel with a blend-material body around 0.31 kilograms, built for techniques where a bigger spool and higher gear ratio designation matter more than the lowest possible price.
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You're shopping strictly on price, since at $91.00 this reel costs roughly double the Shimano SC2500FG's $44.99 and over four times the Blakemore 86's $15.00, without a review count that outpaces either of those cheaper options.
- Material Blend
- Weight 0.31 Kilograms
- Technique Spinning
- Size C5000XG
- Color シルバー
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 98% above the category median ($45.98 across 92 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 828 owner ratings
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Popularity3.0/5
828 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Shimano 046543 sits at $91.00 in this comparison, positioned as a mid-to-upper-tier option well above the Blakemore 86's $15.00 and the Shimano SC2500FG's $44.99, though still cheaper than premium reels priced near $200. The listing identifies it as part of the Sedona C5000XG line, a blend-material build weighing 0.31 kilograms, roughly 10.9 ounces, finished in a silver colorway and sold as a single unit.
Its 4.6-star average across 828 reviews places it right alongside the Shimano SC2500FG and the IX on rating, though its review count sits between the Blakemore 86's 128 and the SC2500FG's 1,418. Bought-last-month of 300+ actually leads both the SC2500FG and IX in this comparison, each at 200+, suggesting recent demand is running ahead of some lower-priced alternatives.
As a C5000XG-size reel, it's built larger than the 2500-size Shimano SC2500FG also in this set, which points to a different use case, likely bigger baits, heavier line, or larger target species rather than head-to-head competition with the smaller reel on the same techniques.
Pros
- 4.6-star average across 828 reviews, matching the top-rated reels in this comparison
- 300+ bought last month, ahead of the Shimano SC2500FG and IX at 200+ each
- Larger C5000XG size offers more spool capacity than the 2500-size SC2500FG
- Blend-material body at 0.31 kilograms (about 10.9 ounces) balances weight against durability
- Part of the established Sedona line, a known Shimano series with a long review history across its size variants
Cons
- Priced at $91.00, roughly double the Shimano SC2500FG in the same comparison
- Review count of 828 trails both the SC2500FG (1,418) and the IX (1,700)
- Larger C5000XG size may be more reel than needed for light freshwater techniques
- Color listed in Japanese characters on the source listing, worth confirming before ordering internationally
Specifications
| Material | Blend |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.31 Kilograms |
| Technique | Spinning |
| Size | C5000XG |
| Color | シルバー |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | Shimano C5000XG Sedona Spinning Reel 23 |
Performance notes
A C5000XG size designation puts this reel a step up from the 2500-size models in this comparison, meaning a larger spool for more line capacity and typically a higher retrieve speed suited to techniques that need to cover water fast or handle bigger baits. At 0.31 kilograms, roughly 10.9 ounces, it's heavier than the smaller KastKing reel in this set but that added weight generally comes with a sturdier blend-material body able to handle more sustained drag pressure. Being part of the Sedona line, a long-running Shimano series, suggests the C5000XG variant shares the same engineering as its smaller siblings, just scaled up, which is useful context for anglers deciding between reel sizes for a given rod and line setup.
What buyers say
A 4.6-star average across 828 reviews is a solid, mid-large sample size, big enough to smooth out one-off complaints but still smaller than the SC2500FG's 1,418 or the IX's 1,700 reviews. The 300+ bought-last-month figure stands out because it exceeds two lower-priced alternatives in this same comparison, which suggests buyers are choosing this reel deliberately for its size or Sedona name rather than defaulting to the cheapest option. Together, the rating and purchase pattern point to a reel with consistent satisfaction across a meaningful number of buyers rather than a niche or declining product.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the C5000XG size mean for this reel?
It indicates a larger spool size than the 2500-class reels in this comparison, typically paired with a higher-speed gear ratio (XG). That combination suits techniques needing more line capacity or faster retrieve, rather than light finesse fishing.
How does the price compare to the Shimano SC2500FG in this same lineup?
At $91.00 it costs roughly double the SC2500FG's $44.99, reflecting the larger C5000XG size and Sedona-line positioning. Review count is lower at 828 versus 1,418, but bought-last-month is higher at 300+ versus 200+.
Is the 0.31 kilogram weight heavy for a spinning reel?
At about 10.9 ounces, it's heavier than smaller-bodied reels in this comparison like the 7.6-ounce KastKing, but that's expected given the larger C5000XG spool size and blend-material construction built for bigger techniques.