Daiwa 23 Saltiga 6000-HX vs Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 FJX

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Daiwa 23 Saltiga, 6000-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10310-060
Daiwa 23 Saltiga
Seafishing
72.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.83 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight400g / 14.11oz
Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch
Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €777.77
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.43/150
Shimano 21 Sustain, 3000 FJ, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SAC3000FJ
Shimano 21 Sustain
Spinning
90.40 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.3 out of 10
Gear ratio5:3:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight210g / 7.41oz
Line retireve per crank78 centimeter / 30.71 inch
Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

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

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 FJX edges out Daiwa 23 Saltiga 6000-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (5:3:1) and the line retrieve per crank (78 centimeter / 30.71 inch). Still, Daiwa 23 Saltiga 6000-HX holds its own with strengths like a weight of 400g / 14,11oz and a durability of 9.5 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 Saltiga and Shimano 21 Sustain?

Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 FJX

  • Thanks to its 6.33 out of 10 (5:3:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
  • 6.14 out of 10 (78 centimeter / 30.71 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques