Daiwa BG 5000X vs Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X

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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
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A, 25000, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, SRG25000SWA
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A
Seafishing
87.20 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.4:1
Maximum drag20kg / 44.09lbs
Weight960g / 33.86oz
Line retireve per crank113 centimeter / 44.49 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €319.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size25000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/420

Conclusion

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X clearly outshines Daiwa BG 5000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (20kg / 44,09lbs) and total score (8.72 out of 10). While Daiwa BG 5000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa BG and Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A?

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X

  • With a drag score of 10 out of 10 (20kg / 44,09lbs), the reel is built to handle serious pressure from large saltwater predators