Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 3000X vs Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI

Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF, 3000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 12-59300
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF
Spinning
38.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.56 out of 10
Ergonomics6.17 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.51lbs
Weight250g / 8.82oz
Line retireve per crank74 centimeter / 29.13 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandCORMORAN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €23.80
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/200
Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI, Spinning reel with front drag
Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI
Spinning
63.40 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.18 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82 lbs
Weight245g / 8.64oz
Line retireve per crank91cm / 35.83 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €52.80
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500 HG FI
  • Handle typeHandle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/290. 0.20/240, 0.25/160 lb/yds: 6/200, 8/140, 10/120

Conclusion

Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 3000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (91cm / 35.83 inch) and gear ratio (6.2:1). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 3000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF and Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI?

Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI

  • Designed with a light drag at 5.69 out of 10 (4kg / 8.82 lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups