Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Shimano Ultegra C3000DX

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 Ultegra
Spinning
85.30 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.27 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight220g / 7.76oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €132.00
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel sizeC3000D
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130
Conclusion
Shimano Ultegra C3000DX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs) and ball bearings (6). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Ultegra C3000DX 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 Ultegra?
Shimano Ultegra C3000DX
- With a great drag score 9.2 out of 10 (9kg / 19,84lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- With a score like 8.53 out of 10 (220g / 7,76oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- Landing a score of 8.67 out of 10 (6) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
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