Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Shimano Tiagra 16X

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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

Shimano Tiagra

Multireels

91.30 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio3.9:1 / 1:1

Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs

Weight1077g / 37.99oz

Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €461.00
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size16
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Shimano Tiagra 16X clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (13kg / 28,66lbs) and durability (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Tiagra 16X 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 Shimano Tiagra?

Shimano Tiagra 16X

Strong, smooth resistance with a drag power of 13kg / 28,66lbs (8.4), great for keeping heavy fish in check, especially near obstacles
Scoring 8 out of 10 (6), this reel feels solid and smooth at the same time
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.