Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF vs Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag

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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

Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag

Spinning

43.10 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.5 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag-

Weight380g / 13.40oz

Line retireve per crank95cm / 37.40 inch

Ball bearings1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €19.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil0.30mm/270m

Conclusion

Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (4) and weight (695g / 24,52oz). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag 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 Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag?

Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF

Scoring 8.01 out of 10 (695g / 24,52oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain
A bearing score of 7 out of 10 (4) provides decent smoothness with moderate corrosion resistance