Daiwa 24 NZon Plus LT 6000SS-CPX vs Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 8IIX

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Daiwa 24 NZon Plus LT, 6000SS-CP, left and right hand, Feeder fishing reel, Front Drag, 10317-600
Daiwa 24 NZon Plus LT
Feeder And Match
88.30 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight385g / 13.58oz
Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €183.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000SS-CP
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II, 8II, right hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Lever Drag, SPM8II
Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II
Multireels
67.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.61 out of 10
Ergonomics5.53 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1/4.1:1
Maximum drag8kg / 17.64lbs
Weight525g / 18.52oz
Line retireve per crank97 centimeter / 38.19 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €183.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8II
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeLever drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 20/200

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 NZon Plus LT 6000SS-CPX clearly outshines Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 8IIX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (4.9:1) and maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs). While Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 8IIX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 NZon Plus LT 6000SS-CPX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 NZon Plus LT and Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II?

Daiwa 24 NZon Plus LT 6000SS-CPX

  • The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed

Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 8IIX

  • Scoring 8.25 out of 10 (525g / 18,52oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.