Daiwa BG MQ 3000D-XHX vs Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X

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Daiwa BG MQ, 3000D-XH, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10465-300
Daiwa BG MQ
Seafishing
56.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability4 out of 10
Ergonomics6.02 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight265g / 9.35oz
Line retireve per crank83 centimeter / 32.68 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €149.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000D-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF, 1000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 12-59100
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF
Spinning
36.50 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.38 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.51lbs
Weight185g / 6.53oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandCORMORAN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €20.30
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/240

Conclusion

Daiwa BG MQ 3000D-XHX clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (83 centimeter / 32.68 inch) and total score (5.69 out of 10). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa BG MQ 3000D-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa BG MQ and Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF?

Daiwa BG MQ 3000D-XHX

  • At 5 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the drag is on the lighter side—suitable for smaller saltwater species or finesse-style presentations
  • A line retrieval (per crank) of 83 centimeter / 32.68 inch helps bringing in line quickly, making it great for repositioning or working topwater baits

Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X

  • Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval