Daiwa 21 Certate SW 8000-PX vs Shimano 19 Stella 30000X

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Daiwa 21 Certate SW, 8000-P, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10315-081
Daiwa 21 Certate SW
Seafishing
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.52 out of 10
Gear ratio4.8:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight615g / 21.69oz
Line retireve per crank92 centimeter / 36.22 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €585.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000-P
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/300
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 8000-PX clearly outshines Shimano 19 Stella 30000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (92 centimeter / 36.22 inch) and ball bearings (8). While Shimano 19 Stella 30000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Certate SW 8000-PX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 8000-PX

  • With a high gear ratio of 9.2 out of 10 (4.8:1), this reel is built for jigging, lure work, or staying tight to fast-moving fish
  • Scoring 8.24 out of 10 (615g / 21,69oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain
  • With a fast retrieve 92 centimeter / 36.22 inch, the reel helps you stay on top of fast runs and cover water efficiently
  • With a fast retrieve 8, the reel helps you stay on top of fast runs and cover water efficiently