Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF vs Penn International VISW 80 / Color: GoldX

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Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF, 1500, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 12-58150
Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF
Spinning
55.40 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.58 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag-
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank61 centimeter / 24.02 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandCORMORAN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €24.90
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/140
Penn International VISW, 80, right hand, Big Game Fishing Reel, Lever Drag, Gold, 1370784
Penn International VISW
Multireels
64.70 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.98 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio3.1:1/1.5:1
Maximum drag29.4kg / 64,82lbs
Weight3205g / 113.05oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €979.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size80
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeLever drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.76/1435

Conclusion

Both Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF and Penn International VISW 80 / Color: GoldX perform at a similar level overall, so the better choice depends on what matters more to you, Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF offers a weight of 175g / 6,17oz, while Penn International VISW 80 / Color: GoldX stands out for a line retrieve per crank of 102 centimeter / 40.16 inch. Your decision should be guided by your fishing style and target species.

What's the difference between Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF and Penn International VISW?

Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF

  • Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
  • With a score like 8.83 out of 10 (175g / 6,17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.

Penn International VISW 80 / Color: GoldX

  • With a high retrieve rate of 9.47 out of 10 (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery