Daiwa BG 4500X vs Shimano Talica II 10IIX

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Daiwa BG, 4500, left and right hand, Sea Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10460-450
Daiwa BG
Spinning
55.80 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.83 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight625g / 22.05oz
Line retireve per crank109 centimeter / 42.91 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €117.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/320
Shimano Talica II, 10II, right hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Lever Drag, TAC10II
Shimano Talica II
Multireels
88.30 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.53 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight520g / 18.34oz
Line retireve per crank97 centimeter / 38.19 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €420.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size10II
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeLever drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 20/270

Conclusion

Shimano Talica II 10IIX clearly outshines Daiwa BG 4500X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (97 centimeter / 38.19 inch) and maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs). While Daiwa BG 4500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Talica II 10IIX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa BG and Shimano Talica II?

Daiwa BG 4500X

  • A fast gear ratio of 9 out of 10 (5.7:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups

Shimano Talica II 10IIX

  • At a maximum drag of 9kg / 19,84lbs (scoring 5.51 out of 10), the reel has a modest drag setup which is enough for smaller fish or relaxed situations where finesse matters more
  • Scoring 8.27 out of 10 (520g / 18,34oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • With a high retrieve rate of 9.13 out of 10 (97 centimeter / 38.19 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery