Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX

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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 Squall II Conventional

Multireels

55.50 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.56 out of 10

Ergonomics5.89 out of 10

Gear ratio6:1:1

Maximum drag11.3kg / 24,91lbs

Weight545g / 19.22oz

Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch

Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €169.70
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size40 LH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 385/0.39

Conclusion

Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (7) and weight (545g / 19,22oz). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX 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 Squall II Conventional?

Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag

The reel brings in line quickly with its 8.2 out of 10 (5.3:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing

Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX

Scoring 8.18 out of 10 (545g / 19,22oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
Scoring 8.5 out of 10 (7), this reel feels solid and smooth at the same time