Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G) 5000-HX vs Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX

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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 21 Sustain, 3000 HGFJ, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SAC3000HGFJ
Shimano 21 Sustain
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.3 out of 10
Gear ratio6:0:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight210g / 7.41oz
Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch
Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €209.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000 HGFJ
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 130/1.3

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX edges out Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G) 5000-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (6:0:1) and the maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs). Still, Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G) 5000-HX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 96 centimeter / 37.8 inch and a weight of 385g / 13,58oz, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

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

Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX

  • A fast gear ratio of 9.6 out of 10 (6:0:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups