Daiwa Crossfire LT 5000-CX vs Delphin HORNET 40X

Daiwa Crossfire LT
Spinning
52.10 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.88 out of 10
Ergonomics6.03 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight290g / 10.23oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €42.80
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000-C
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Delphin HORNET
Spinning
44.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.6 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight340g / 11oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDELPHIN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €25.95
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size40
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.8/500
Conclusion
Daiwa Crossfire LT 5000-CX clearly outshines Delphin HORNET 40X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) and weight (290g / 10,23oz). While Delphin HORNET 40X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa Crossfire LT 5000-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa Crossfire LT and Delphin HORNET?
Daiwa Crossfire LT 5000-CX
- With a score like 8.07 out of 10 (290g / 10,23oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
Delphin HORNET 40X
- The reel scores 7 out of 10 (3+1) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues
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