Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G) 5000-HX vs Shimano 19 Stella 30000X

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Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G), 5000-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10315-050
Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G)
Seafishing
84.10 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.85 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight385g / 13.58oz
Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch
Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €499.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150
Shimano 19 Stella, 30000, SWC, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, STLSW30000C
Shimano 19 Stella
Spinning
61.40 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.4:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight860g / 30.34oz
Line retireve per crank131 centimeter / 51.57 inch
Ball bearings13

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €959.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.62/400

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G) 5000-HX clearly outshines Shimano 19 Stella 30000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) and weight (385g / 13,58oz). While Shimano 19 Stella 30000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G) 5000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G) and Shimano 19 Stella?

Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G) 5000-HX

  • Scoring 8.9 out of 10 (385g / 13,58oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain
  • With a fast retrieve 96 centimeter / 37.8 inch, the reel helps you stay on top of fast runs and cover water efficiently