SHIMANO Socorro SW Heavy Duty Saltwater Fishing Reel review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	SHIMANO
Material	Carbon
Color	Black and Gold
Item Weight	1.4 Pounds

product features

The Socorro saltwater spinning rod offers true durability to tackle nearly anything in the salt
X-Ship technology provides improved gear durability and eliminates friction between the spool shaft and gear enhancing the casting performance and allowing for longer casts
Incorporates Shimano's flagship HAGANE gearing that provides long-lasting; strong; and durable performance and smoothness giving anglers the strength for both inshore and offshore action
Features Cross Carbon Drag which provides long lasting smoothness to withstand fast; powerful runs from pelagic and large inshore species
Max Drag: 22 lbs. / Gear Ratio: 4.6:1. / Weight: 15.5 oz. / Line Retrieve: 31" / Bearings: 4BB + 1RB – PowerPro Line Cap: 20/245; 30/225; 40/175 – Mono Line Cap: 10/240; 12/195; 14/165

product description

True durability to tackle nearly anything in the salt best describes the new Shimano Socorro SW spinning reels. Equipped with long-lasting hagane gearing, the Socorro reels give anglers the strength for both inshore and offshore action, and with x-ship technology, they offer the ultimate in smoothness and power. Fish with confidence. Socorro SW reels are ready.

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.9 x 5.9 x 4.5 inches; 1.4 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ SOC5000SW
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 26, 2016
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Pro-Motion Distributing - Direct
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01EFNOEAY

important information

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Questions about SHIMANO Socorro SW Heavy Duty Saltwater Fishing Reel

What does the mean of the reel size number 6000, 8000...?

Answer: It's just a model size number. Different manufactures use different model size numbers. The larger the number the larger the reel and line capacity.

I'm considering penn spinfisher or clash for snook, redfish, etc. do you prefer the shimano soccoro? does it come with extra spool?

Answer: They are both powerful reels. I live on the west coast so I don't have any experience with snook, redfish. I use both reels for Salt Water mostly Surf Perch but I did catch a Striped Bass just this morning and had am easy time reeling it in with my Shimano Socorro SW 5000. Neither my Socorro or Spinfishers came with extra spools. Hope this is helpful.

Answer: I ended up buying the Penn and Im happy with it no extra spool.

Answer: I don’t care for shimano!

Answer: The Shimano Socorro 5000 is a little on the big side but it would definitely work for the inshore fish mentioned in your question. It does not come with a spare spool. I have the 6000 and I love it. It’s very smooth and the drag doesn’t jerk when being spooled by a large fish. Since the lower priced Penn reels are now manufactured in China, the quality of those reels have really gone down hill.

Answer: I don’t care for Shimano !

How much does the 6000 weigh?

Answer: About.05 lb

Answer: You should have that information

Answer: You are waiting my time

Anyone know if the 10000 reel has a manual bail

Answer: It does not have a manual bail.

Answer: It does not

Made in Japan?

Answer: no, Made in Malaysia

Would you recommend this reel for surfcasting ?

Answer: I would absolutely recommend this for surf casting. This reel is the smoothest reel I’ve ever owned. It is not as light as some of the higher end reels, but it is bulletproof and smooooooooth! It is the only reel I will buy for surfcasting and rock fishing.

Answer: I can’t answer this I’ve never owned a Shimano.

Can the handle Switch to the side i want, cause i need it switch to left side?

Answer: Yes it can I wondered the same just gotta use a little force for the ridges to grasp

Answer: Yes it can,its very easy to do

Answer: Yes, of course. I'm a lefty too

Is the 6000 saltwater or freshwater??

Answer: It is a Saltwater reel.

Answer: Yeah, I believe the SW in the model name stands for Salt Water.

Answer: It's good enough for salt and fresh water whatever you preference is

Answer: Salt

Left or right hand? Or interchangable?

Answer: It is interchangeable.

Answer: Interchangeable

Answer: changeable

can you replace the handle grip on this reel

Answer: Yes the extra hassle came with mine.

Would the 5000 size pair up well with a 10’6-11’ surf rod?

Answer: It works fine for an 11 foot rod depending on the line test. (You’re going to get more distance with 20 lb test as opposed to 50)

Answer: Yes it will,even up to a 13’.

Are the internals titanium and graphite

Answer: Titanium

What is different about 8000 and 10000 model, cause I saw all the measurements are the same on both of them?

Answer: The difference is the Spool and rotor size. The bodies are equal or similar. The 10000 has more line capacity.

Answer: 8000 has 37 inches per crank and 10000 has 40

Answer: The only difference I know of is line capacity.

Answer: 10k holds more line and has a bit of a faster retrieve then the 8k. 8k has a 37” per crank retrieve while the 10k has a 40” per crank retrieve.

¿qué capacidad tiene?

Answer: Depende Del tamaño. Un 6000 como el mio tiene capacidad para 290yds De linea De 30lbs.

Answer: Muy bueno para mi es muy rápido y muy bueno yo lo traigo con hilo de 50 libras

¿qué capacidad tiene?

Answer: Depende Del tamaño. Un 6000 como el mio tiene capacidad para 290yds De linea De 30lbs.

Answer: Muy bueno para mi es muy rápido y muy bueno yo lo traigo con hilo de 50 libras

Is it for salt water?

Answer: All the Socorro SW reels are for Salt Water. I have the 5000 and am quite satisfied with it. I surf fish commercial so it takes a few splashes of salt water. It performed very well for me.

Answer: I bought this almost a year ago I've used it about 50 times and salt water only.

Answer: SW stands for Salt water, so I think it will

Answer: Yes the SW is the saltwater model. It's a great reel to have. It retrieves smoother than any reel I've ever own. I just picked up another one.

Answer: Yes it is a saltwater reel.

Which fishing rod would be good for this reel?

Answer: We actually have an Ugly Stick with this reel, it works great.

Looking for a good reel for bay fishing. Would this work? Also a good rod to go with it?

Answer: Excellent for bay fishing. I use it on either a G Loomis or Lamiglass 8 1/2 foot medium action rod with 17# test hi vis mono to fish primarily coho salmon

Answer: this but in 5000 size, but personally I’d recommend the penn spinfisher vi 4500. A personal rod recommendation would be the tsunami trophy II 8.5’ rod if you like casting the light tackle in bays and calm surf.

Answer: Yes it would work for baby fishing, it's a high quality reel.

does this reel have constant reverse always or is it controlled by toggle?????

Answer: No toggle, no reverse

Answer: I bought this real as a gift

Can the handle Switch to the side i want, cause i need it switch to left side?

Answer: Yes it can I wondered the same just gotta use a little force for the ridges to grasp

Answer: Yes it can,its very easy to do

Answer: Yes, of course. I'm a lefty too

What ate the internals made of

Answer: I haven't taken it apart Davier, but I'm sure if you went to Shimano's website there is plenty of info there on the internals. Mine has been fantastic so far and with just rinsing it off after usage has worked so far for me. I don't like to take my reels apart unless I have to other than just a little oil here and there.

Hello!! What's the max drag power for a shimano socorro 5000

Answer: 22 lb MAX

Answer: 22lbs.

What’s the max line capacity for the 6000 with braided line?

Answer: PowerPro line capacity (lbs/yd): 30/290, 50/195, 65/140

Answer: ITEM CODE SOC6000SW

Is the body and drag system seal?

Answer: Yes, it is. It's an awesome reel, my fiance loves it!

What is the warranty on this product? And how to contact them?

Answer: You can buy 3 year protection plan about $60

Whats the perfect line for 5000sw?

Answer: Power pro spectra braided

I'm considering penn spinfisher or clash for snook, redfish, etc. do you prefer the shimano soccoro? does it come with extra spool?

Answer: I ended up buying the Penn and Im happy with it no extra spool.

Answer: I don’t care for shimano!

Answer: I don’t care for Shimano !

Is this available for same day delivery?

Answer: No

Whats the heaviest line you can use?

Answer: Specs say : Mono (mm-m) 0.370-150

Answer: 225 yards of 30 lb braid

Answer: 50 lbs braid or 30 lbs fluorocarbon.

What size rod is good for the 6000

Answer: Reel is everything I expected.

Model 5000; how much does it weigh ?

Answer: 15.5 oz... For a mid range price reel...and Salt water design... a Very Good reel..

Answer: 440 g - 15.5oz

Answer: 15.5

Is this size good for the spanish mackerel

Answer: Depending if you fish Spectra line or mono, the 6000-8000 size would be fine.

How much weight can the real take? Can it be used for freshwater and slatwater?

Answer: I'm not sure about the max weight, but I know my fiance uses his for fresh and salt and no line seems too big.

How much the reel weight

Answer: About 11/2 lbs.

Are the internals made of titanium and graphite

Answer: I don't think there's any titanium inside, it would be much more expensive.

Answer: This reel has serious design problems, missing parts and cheap components. I suggest watching this on youtube: "Inside-out 6 reel comparison: Who makes the best $100" There are much better choices in this price range.

Are the bearings and the internals titanium and graphite

Answer: Steal

where is it makes

Answer: shimano are japan brand name Shimano Socorro are made in Malaysia

Answer: Malasya

When is there 10000

What’s the difference between the 5000 and 6000? The dimension looks exactly same on your photos

Answer: They’re the same body, the 6000 has slightly more line capacity than the 5000, thus a slightly larger spool. About 290yds of 30lb braid for the 6000.

Answer: The 6000 spins faster

Line? and yards? For 10000

Answer: 12 Pounds/500 Yards

Answer: Power pro 65 lb, 290 yards.

How much does the 6000 weigh?

Answer: About.05 lb

Answer: You should have that information

Answer: You are waiting my time

Why the new 10000 reel that I bought has loud sound when I spin it?

can the handle be folded in to collapse for storage like other shimano reels

Answer: Yes of course

Answer: NO, IT DOES NOT. IT IS FIX.

I'm considering penn spinfisher or clash for snook, redfish, etc. do you prefer the shimano soccoro? does it come with extra spool?

Answer: I ended up buying the Penn and Im happy with it no extra spool.

Answer: I don’t care for shimano!

Answer: I don’t care for Shimano !

where can i order handle replacement for socorro 10000

Answer: I think ereplacementparts has them. I’ve ordered reel parts from there and it’s pretty diverse. Good luck.

This or spheros ?

Answer: I own both in 6000. Spheros is a manual bail. Socorro be is automatic. I prefer the Socorro, plus it has the round knob. Both are smooth. Get both. Haha

Answer: I don’t know spheros. I can tell you that this reel has been a continual pain in the butt. Braid line gets stuck in the bail mechanism. I wouldn’t buy it again.

Answer: Spheros, absolutely.

Answer: I have had both, I personally prefer the socorro.

Is it made and assemble in japand

Answer: This is assembled in Malaysia. Most reels are assembled in Malaysia, only the very high end reels like the stella are assembled in japan. Nonetheless, the Socorro is a one very fine reel.

Which do you recommend for charter deep sea fishing off cali sand bass , halibut ,rock fish ?

Answer: Shimano Stella SW 20000 PG

Whats the line cap of the 8000? And max drag?

Answer: mono .405mmx230meters, power pro spectra 50lbx265 yards, 27lbs max drag

Answer: .405mm-230m not sure on the drag

Is this reel right or left handed or interchangeable?

Answer: Interchangeable.

Answer: Left hand

Answer: Interchangable

Product reviews of SHIMANO Socorro SW Heavy Duty Saltwater Fishing Reel

JDC : Love it!

One of the smoothest spinning reels I’ve owned. Very robust and built like a tank. Love it.

Cliente Amazon : Ottimo

Qualità prezzo non esiste equivalente stiamo parlando di un sw

gianluca : Robustezza

Ancora nn ho avuto modo di provarlo in mare ma tenendolo in mano e preparandolo per la sua prima uscita ho potuto constatare la robustezza del mulinello che associata alla canna shimano vengeance stand up credo saprà darmi delle belle soddisfazioni

gabriel : carrete shimano

un carrete excelente, mucha calidad y buen precio, testado con atunes de 45k aprox. muy contento, este es el segundo, para tener la pareja...

Amazon Customer : Perfect!

This was a replacement reel for one that fell overboard...the reel is awesome, the shipping was fast and the price was exceptional!

MI : Handle is kind of weird. There is a gap ...

Handle is kind of weird. There is a gap in between the it and the main body. Not the kind of quality I was expecting from a Shimano product.

TheOneFishFear : Nice middle series / good quality

Decent series , I like it so far. Reels in every fish I hook.

daniel bogaczyk : good value

great reel my 3rd one

Amazon Customer : Best reel for the price

Very smooth, love this reel

Amazon Customer : Schmoove

Smooth as butter like Matts said (Fisherman's Life) only thing I dislike is the handle.

Ryan Cinney : Good for the money

Good

Amazon Customer : I own two of these abd have landed a 60lb Bluefin, would be again.

Buy with confidence!!!!

Amazon Customer : Schmoove

Smooth as butter like Matts said (Fisherman's Life) only thing I dislike is the handle.

TheOneFishFear : Nice middle series / good quality

Decent series , I like it so far. Reels in every fish I hook.

Amazon Customer : Fishing reel

Reel appears to be as advertised. Havent used it as yet but looking forward to doing so.

Teodoro : Buen Producto

Un buen carrete, no le doy 5 estrellas porque estoy algo contrariado, no trae grapa en la bobina para sujetar el final de línea.

grs : Great service. Thank you.

Love the product. Used it for surf fishing.

David Pope : Reel

Works well

Choco : Exelente calidad

Buenas compra

Lee T Watrin : Try it you will enjoy it ????

Very happy with my purchase

Wayne Sand : Smooth!

Smoothest action I've ever felt!

javier : suavidad

Buen carrete suave y resistente

Coffeeme : Get a better reel for less price.

I feel that i paid more for a reel and got less.

el bato pelon : el tiempo de entrega fue muy rapido

es un excelente articulo rebasó mis espectativas muy buen carrete muy buena calidad y rendimiento extraordinario

Mark zimerfeld : High quality reel for a good price

Super smooth reel. Using to for salt water fishing specifically for snook and snapper. Quiet and smooth. Just the way it should be. Looks pretty strong and has been good during short first test. Bought new braid for it too and so far happy. Might post update review after

Robert Nettles : Robert Nettles

I’ll let you know something when I take it off shore.

duoduowang : No good

Reduce the price when you just buy it, and it sounds good

ivan l. flecha : Five Stars

Very good reel

Lee : I Love my 5000

I surf-perch here in Oregon. I've been rolled in the surf a couple of times. The reels has been dunked a few times (many).
We always rinse our gear with fresh water. I have had no issues with this reel. I've been using this reel every weekend since I bought it. We only surf fish, it's a kick. GREAT REEL for Surf Perch.

EAJr : May not work with braided line. Design flaw.

I’ve had a chance to use this reel extensively this spring. It might work for mono but a significant design flaw makes it a total fail for braided line. With almost each cast braid line gets stuck in the mechanism I’ve highlighted in the photo.
Totally annoying. If I could return this reel I could. I might have to convert it to mono for my little girl to use as a surf rod.
**** Update**** I’ve put a different brand of braid line on this rod, which seems to mitigate the problem . I use 30lb braid.

Amazon Customer : Perfect

Perfect

Amazon Customer : Not bad

1st year using it, so far its pretty good

Amazon Customer : Great reel!

Great reel !!!!
Wasn't sure about the big handle over long periods of time. But now the other ones feel too small. It's a shimano, so as usual, it's a smooth drag on a reel that gives me no problems.
It actually makes me want to fish more.
What more could I ask ??

JOSÉ JOAQUÍN : Tiene un gran fallo

Buen carrete pero con un gran fallo y es que la manivela no es abatible.Para guardarlo en la caja hay que desmontarla.

William S. : Good reel - after a little work

I got the reel and the bail just was't working right, so I took apart the bail spring and greased it and put it back together. Still was hard to flip the bail and thumped with every crank. So I took off the spool and the rotor and found a rubber o ring/gasket laying on top of the bail trip. I tucked that back behind the bail trip where I think it was supposed to go and put the reel back together. After that the reel worked smooth, just like the rest of the shimano reels I use. Now looking forward to using next week in the Dry Tortuga's.

gabriel : carrete shimano

un carrete excelente, mucha calidad y buen precio, testado con atunes de 45k aprox. muy contento, este es el segundo, para tener la pareja...

Lee T Watrin : Try it you will enjoy it ????

Very happy with my purchase

José tur : La calidad

Poca capacidad de hilo en el carrete

Stefan : Ottimo mulinello

Ottimo mulinello sicuramente acquisterò un altro in futuro sono soddisfatto lo consiglio

General_escipion : Bestiales

Carretes maravillosos fuertes y duraderos, una pasada...

JDC : Love it!

One of the smoothest spinning reels I’ve owned. Very robust and built like a tank. Love it.

bryant Watson : Great quality reel for the price

Beautiful reel
Superb quality
Great feeling handle
Smooth bail

Amazon Customer : Great reel!

Perfect! Good product!

Robert Morgan : #fishermanslife!!!!!!!

Cast beautiful, smooth just a beauty. Took it on a bottom fishing trip. Also do rock-fishing. Thank you Matt’s #fishermenslife!!!!

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