Daiwa BG 5000X vs Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

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Daiwa BG, 5000, left and right hand, Sea Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10460-500
Daiwa BG
Spinning
57.10 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.82 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight640g / 22.58oz
Line retireve per crank120 centimeter / 47.24 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €115.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/430
Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL, left hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Star Drag, 10806-300
Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL
Multireels
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.9 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs
Weight540g / 19.05oz
Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €699.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size-
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationLeft
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.24/400

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL clearly outshines Daiwa BG 5000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (13kg / 28,66lbs) and weight (540g / 19,05oz). While Daiwa BG 5000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa BG and Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL?

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

  • Strong, smooth resistance with a drag power of 13kg / 28,66lbs (8.4), great for keeping heavy fish in check, especially near obstacles
  • Scoring 8.2 out of 10 (540g / 19,05oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • With a retrieve score of 5.71 out of 10 (70 centimeter / 27.56 inch), this reel takes its timeand gives full control during delicate retrieves