Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X vs Daiwa BG 5000X

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Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD, 3012, left and right hand, Match and Feeder Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10215-312
Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD
Feeder And Match
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.93 out of 10
Gear ratio4.7:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight305g / 10.76oz
Line retireve per crank79 centimeter / 31.1 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €189.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3012
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Daiwa BG, 5000, left and right hand, Sea Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10460-500
Daiwa BG
Spinning
57.10 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.82 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight640g / 22.58oz
Line retireve per crank120 centimeter / 47.24 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €115.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/430

Conclusion

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X clearly outshines Daiwa BG 5000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and line retrieve per crank (79 centimeter / 31.1 inch). While Daiwa BG 5000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD and Daiwa BG?

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X

  • With a maximum drag of 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), this reel offers excellent stopping power, giving fishermen the confidence to handle pressure situations with ease
  • Rated 8.26 out of 10 (305g / 10,76oz) in weight, this reel strikes a great balance between sturdiness and lightness, making it great for consistent feeder casting
  • This reel provides steady retrieval 79 centimeter / 31.1 inch (6.29 out of 10), good enough for most feeder and match scenarios

Daiwa BG 5000X

  • Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.