Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX vs Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500 HGX
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Daiwa 21 Certate SW
Seafishing
79.10 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag30kg / 66.14lbs
Weight850g / 29.98oz
Line retireve per crank131 centimeter / 51.57 inch
Ball bearings8
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSeafishing
- Price range~ €537.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size18000-H
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.42/300

Shimano 21 Nexave FI
Spinning
63.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.86 out of 10
Ergonomics6.17 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight250g / 8.82oz
Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €41.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500 HG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/240
Conclusion
Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX edges out Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500 HGX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (9.5 out of 10) and the maximum drag (30kg / 66,14lbs). Still, Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500 HGX holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 6.2:1 and a line retrieve per crank of 91 centimeter / 35.83 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Certate SW and Shimano 21 Nexave FI?
Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX
- Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.
Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500 HGX
- A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
- With a score like 8.33 out of 10 (250g / 8,82oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 8.6 out of 10 (91 centimeter / 35.83 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
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