Daiwa BG 3000X vs Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX

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Daiwa BG, 3000, left and right hand, Sea Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10460-300
Daiwa BG
Spinning
68.30 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.74 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.6:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight305g / 10.76oz
Line retireve per crank95 centimeter / 37.4 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €98.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/220
Daiwa 21 Certate SW, 18000-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10315-180
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

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX edges out Daiwa BG 3000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the maximum drag (30kg / 66,14lbs) and the durability (9.5 out of 10). Still, Daiwa BG 3000X holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 5.6:1 and a line retrieve per crank of 95 centimeter / 37.4 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa BG and Daiwa 21 Certate SW?

Daiwa BG 3000X

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8.8 out of 10 (5.6:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
  • A high retrieve rate of 9 out of 10 (95 centimeter / 37.4 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX

  • With a drag score of 10 out of 10 (30kg / 66,14lbs), the reel is built to handle serious pressure from large saltwater predators