Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF

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Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag

Spinning

43.10 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-

Weight380g / 13.40oz

Line retireve per crank95cm / 37.40 inch

Ball bearings1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €19.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil0.30mm/270m

Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF

Seafishing

58.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.9 out of 10

Ergonomics5.41 out of 10

Gear ratio4.3:1

Maximum drag-

Weight695g / 24.52oz

Line retireve per crank97 centimeter / 38.19 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandCORMORAN
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €43.70
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size8000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/460

Conclusion

Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (4) and weight (695g / 24,52oz). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag and Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF?

Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF

Scoring 8.01 out of 10 (695g / 24,52oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain
A bearing score of 7 out of 10 (4) provides decent smoothness with moderate corrosion resistance