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.
Similar comparisons

Penn 2020 Clash II 4000 HSX vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 3000-CX


Daiwa RX LT 1000X vs Shimano 20 Stella 5000 HGX


Shimano Sedona FJ C3000FJX vs Shimano 21 Sahara FJ C3000HGFJX


Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX vs Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 4000DX


Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 4000D-CX vs Shimano Sahara FJ C 5000 XGX


Shimano Ultegra C2500SHGDX vs Shimano 21 Sahara FJ C3000HGFJX


Penn 2020 Clash II 4000 HSX vs Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX


Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 3000-CX vs Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX


Shimano Twin Power XD A 4000 HGX vs Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 4000-CX


Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 4000DX vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 3000-CX


Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R vs Shimano 20 Stella 5000 HGX


Delphin ANTIGRAVITY 3000X vs Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 1000X


Shimano Sahara FJ C 5000 XGX vs Shimano Vanquish FC 2500SCX


Shimano 20 Stella 5000 HGX vs Shimano 21 Sahara FJ C3000HGFJX


Shimano Ultegra C2500SHGDX vs Delphin ANTIGRAVITY 3000X


Delphin ANTIGRAVITY 3000X vs Shimano Sahara FJ C 5000 XGX


Penn 2020 Clash II 4000 HSX vs Delphin BRONZ 4000X


Shimano Sahara FJ C 5000 XGX vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 3000-CX


Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 5000-CX vs Shimano Ultegra C2500SHGDX


Delphin ANTIGRAVITY 3000X vs Shimano Ultegra C2500SHGDX
