2026.10.24

Shimano 25 Exsence: Seabass Spinning Reel with Full-Metal Body and MGL Rotor

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Shimano’s 25 Exsence is its dedicated seabass spinning reel, and the update focuses on what seabass and pelagic anglers care about most: sensitivity, rigidity and drag performance.

Contents

Key features
Specs
Which model?
Minagiman’s take
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Key features

Sensitivity and response. A low-inertia CI4+ MGL rotor starts and stops smoothly for precise lure control, and transmits subtle lure vibration, current changes and short bites — something you really notice at night.
Power and rigidity. A full-metal body resists flex and distortion under heavy load. Infinity Cross enlarges the gear tooth contact area and Infinity Drive reduces friction in the drive train, greatly improving cranking power and gear durability.
Casting and drag. Infinity Loop (ultra-dense line lay) cuts line release resistance for a clean casting feel and longer casts. Rapid Fire Drag adjusts about 1 kg per half-turn of the knob (C3000MHG), ideal for sudden runs and fights near structure.

Specs

Model	Gear	Drag (practical/max)	Weight	Spool	PE capacity	Retrieve	Handle	Japan price
C3000MHG	5.8	3.5 / 9 kg	185 g	47/17 mm	#1-190, #1.2-150, #1.5-120 m	86 cm	55 mm	83,000 yen
3000MHG	5.7	3.5 / 9 kg	200 g	47/17 mm	#1-190, #1.2-150, #1.5-120 m	84 cm	55 mm	84,000 yen
4000MXG	6.2	6 / 11 kg	225 g	52/19 mm	#1.2-250, #1.5-200, #2-150 m	101 cm	57 mm	85,000 yen

All have 11+1 bearings. Prices exclude tax.

Which model?

C3000MHG: the lightest — rivers, harbours and general seabass.
3000MHG: slightly larger body for more power with the same spool.
4000MXG: big rivers, surf and rocks, heavier lures and bigger fish.

Minagiman’s take

The Exsence is about feeling everything at night while still having the strength for a lunker. The full-metal body and Rapid Fire Drag make the 25 model especially reassuring when fighting big seabass near structure. It is expensive, but for serious seabass anglers it is the reel to aim for.