Daiwa Tanacom 500 vs Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX
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Daiwa Tanacom 500
Multireels
70.40 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio2.8:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight750g / 26.46oz
Line retireve per crank46 centimeter / 18.11 inch
Ball bearings3
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €489.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size-
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationRight
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/420

Shimano 21 Sustain
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.3 out of 10
Gear ratio6:0:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight210g / 7.41oz
Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch
Ball bearings9
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €209.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000 HGFJ
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 130/1.3
Conclusion
Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX clearly outshines Daiwa Tanacom 500, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6:0:1) and line retrieve per crank (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch). While Daiwa Tanacom 500 may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa Tanacom 500 and Shimano 21 Sustain?
Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX
- A fast gear ratio of 9.6 out of 10 (6:0:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
- With a score like 8.6 out of 10 (210g / 7,41oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 8.4 out of 10 (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
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