Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF vs Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X

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Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF, 8000, left and right hand, Catfish fishing reel, front drag, 14-50800
Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF
Seafishing
58.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.9 out of 10
Ergonomics5.41 out of 10
Gear ratio4.3:1
Maximum drag-
Weight695g / 24.52oz
Line retireve per crank97 centimeter / 38.19 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandCORMORAN
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €43.70
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/460
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF, 1000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 12-59100
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF
Spinning
36.50 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.38 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.51lbs
Weight185g / 6.53oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandCORMORAN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €20.30
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/240

Conclusion

Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (97 centimeter / 38.19 inch) and total score (5.89 out of 10). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF and Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF?

Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF

  • With a fast retrieve 97 centimeter / 38.19 inch, the reel helps you stay on top of fast runs and cover water efficiently