Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX vs Shimano Vanquish FC C3000MHGCX
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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 Vanquish FC
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.43 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:8
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight170g / 6oz
Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch
Ball bearings12
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €407.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel sizeC3000MHGC
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/85
Conclusion
Shimano Vanquish FC C3000MHGCX edges out Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (5.8:8) and the line retrieve per crank (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch). Still, Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 8 and a maximum drag of 30kg / 66,14lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Certate SW and Shimano Vanquish FC?
Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX
- With a fast retrieve 8, the reel helps you stay on top of fast runs and cover water efficiently
Shimano Vanquish FC C3000MHGCX
- A fast gear ratio of 9.2 out of 10 (5.8:8), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
- With a score like 8.87 out of 10 (170g / 6oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 8.1 out of 10 (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
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