Daiwa Lexa E LT 19 3000X vs Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX

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Daiwa Lexa E LT 19, 3000, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10226-301
Daiwa Lexa E LT 19
Spinning
3000x
86.50 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.13 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight260g / 9.17oz
Line retireve per crank77 centimeter / 30.31 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €129.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150
Penn International VISW, 30, right hand, Big Game Fishing Reel, Lever Drag, Gold, 1370779
Penn International VISW
Multireels
67.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.68 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.1:1/1.4:1
Maximum drag13.6kg / 29,98lbs
Weight1590g / 56.09oz
Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €559.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size30
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeLever drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/1270

Conclusion

Daiwa Lexa E LT 19 3000X edges out Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and the weight (260g / 9,17oz). Still, Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 104 centimeter / 40.94 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa Lexa E LT 19 and Penn International VISW?

Daiwa Lexa E LT 19 3000X

  • With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
  • With a score like 8.27 out of 10 (260g / 9,17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.