Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF vs Shimano Twin Power FD C3000X

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

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
Shimano Twin Power FD, C3000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, TPC3000FD
Shimano Twin Power FD
Spinning
88.50 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.56 out of 10
Ergonomics6.27 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight220g / 7.76oz
Line retireve per crank78 centimeter / 30.71 inch
Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €389.80
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizeC3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/210

Conclusion

Shimano Twin Power FD C3000X clearly outshines Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs) and total score (8.85 out of 10). While Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Twin Power FD C3000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF and Shimano Twin Power FD?

Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF

  • A bearing score of 7 out of 10 (4) provides decent smoothness with moderate corrosion resistance

Shimano Twin Power FD C3000X

  • With a great drag score 9.2 out of 10 (9kg / 19,84lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt