How to view Shimano’s spool compatibility chart

It seems that there are not many people who have spare spools while fishing, and when it comes to replacing spools, many people don’t know which ones are compatible with their reels.

In particular, most people who use spinning reels keep a spare spool ready and use it, and I think there are probably two main reasons for this.

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① When using a composite rod and connecting a shock leader, prepare in advance for line breaks.

② When you need to increase or decrease the amount of lines while using the same body size

In case ①, you can feel the effect greatly when you are doing FG knots on site in cold weather and your fingers are numb and uncomfortable. Today, following the last  “Daiwa Spinning Reel Spool Compatibility Table and How to Read It,” we will learn how to read Shimano’s compatibility table.

First off, Shimano’s spool compatibility chart is much easier to understand than Daiwa’s. However, even the compatibility chart on Yunseongjogu’s website contains some sections that beginners may find difficult to understand. Let’s take a look at them one by one.

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※ Shimano spool compatibility table – Yunseongjogu

※ Shimano spool compatibility table – Shimano, Japan

There is no significant difference in the compatibility chart of Shimano spools between the one on the domestic website of Yunsungjogu and the one on the Japanese website of Shimano, but in my personal opinion, I think it would have been better if Yunsungjogu had a more detailed translation and supplementary explanation for domestic users rather than a machine translation.

Then, from now on, we will look at the spool compatibility table on the Yunseongjogu website. First, if you look at the method for viewing the compatibility table, you can see the expression ‘frame’ and the term ‘line winding type.’

One of the reasons I said that Yun Seong-jo’s compatibility table is at the machine translation level is because it uses the expression “teul” (frame). In Korea, we use the word “square” or “nemo” (square), not the expression “teul” (frame). This is the result of translating the Japanese word “waku” (frame).

Well, this isn’t that important, so let’s stop here. The most important thing to remember is that all models within the square or frame are compatible.

Next, something that is difficult for beginners to understand is  the line winding type, which refers to the shape of the spool taper.

Let’s take a closer look at the 14 Stella as an example. First, if you look closely at the spool compatibility chart, you’ll notice that the square borders are colored differently. This has no significant meaning and is simply used to distinguish the models.

As we have seen above, all models within the square are compatible. For example, the spool of the 14 Stella 1000PGS can be used on the C2000S. This also means that the spool of the C2000S can be installed on the 1000PGS.

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Next, looking at the 14 Stella, you can see four squares on the side. The number of squares varies by model, from two to four, but these squares represent the entire lineup of the corresponding general-purpose model. Therefore, the 14 Stella can be understood as the entire lineup of general-purpose models within the four squares.

Below, there is a red box with the words ‘Yumeya (夢屋):○○’ written on it. This indicates a Yumeya (夢屋) product that can be installed. If the numbers in the ○○ section are the same, it means it is compatible. However, it would be good to note that the Yunseongjogu website does not link to Yumeya products, and only the Japanese Shimano website links.