Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX vs Shimano Stradic GTM 4000S RC Spinning reel with fighting drag
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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 Stradic GTM 4000S RC Spinning reel with fighting drag
Spinning
55.50 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.79 out of 10
Ergonomics2 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag3 kg - 6.61 lbs
Weight390 g - 13.76oz
Line retireve per crank95 cm / 37.40 inch
Ball bearings4 Shielded Stainless Steel
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €109.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000 S
- Handle typeDouble handle
- Drag typeRead drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18-240 / 0,20-220 / 0,25-140 / 0,30-100 lb/yds: 6-180 / 8-120 / 10-100
Conclusion
Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX clearly outshines Shimano Stradic GTM 4000S RC Spinning reel with fighting drag, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and maximum drag (30kg / 66,14lbs). While Shimano Stradic GTM 4000S RC Spinning reel with fighting drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Certate SW and Shimano Stradic GTM 4000S RC Spinning reel with fighting drag?
Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX
- Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.
Shimano Stradic GTM 4000S RC Spinning reel with fighting drag
- A fast gear ratio of 9.2 out of 10 (5.8:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
- A high retrieve rate of 9 out of 10 (95 cm / 37.40 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly
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