Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Penn 2020 Clash II 1000X

Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag
Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
42.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag-
Weight370g / 13.05oz
Line retireve per crank92cm / 36.22 inch
Ball bearings1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €17.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofil0.30mm/220m
Penn 2020 Clash II , 1000, left and right hand, Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 1522155
Penn 2020 Clash II
Spinning
67.70 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.59 out of 10
Ergonomics6.33 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight200g / 7.05oz
Line retireve per crank56 centimeter / 22.05 inch
Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €177.40
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/255

Conclusion

Penn 2020 Clash II 1000X clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.59 out of 10) and maximum drag (4kg / 8,82lbs). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn 2020 Clash II 1000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag and Penn 2020 Clash II?

Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag

  • 8.7 out of 10 (92cm / 36.22 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish

Penn 2020 Clash II 1000X

  • Designed with a light drag at 5.69 out of 10 (4kg / 8,82lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
  • With a score like 8.67 out of 10 (200g / 7,05oz), 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.