Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 8IIX
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Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
18.40 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.59 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.6:1
Maximum drag-
Weight630g / 22.22oz
Line retireve per crank99cm / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €25.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil0.35mm/370m

Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II
Multireels
67.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.61 out of 10
Ergonomics5.53 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1/4.1:1
Maximum drag8kg / 17.64lbs
Weight525g / 18.52oz
Line retireve per crank97 centimeter / 38.19 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €183.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size8II
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeLever drag
- Handle orientationRight
- Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 20/200
Conclusion
Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 8IIX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.61 out of 10) and maximum drag (8kg / 17,64lbs). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 8IIX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag and Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II?
Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 8IIX
- At a maximum drag of 8kg / 17,64lbs (scoring 5 out of 10), the reel has a modest drag setup which is enough for smaller fish or relaxed situations where finesse matters more
- Scoring 8.25 out of 10 (525g / 18,52oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
- With premium bearings scoring 5 out of 10 (4), this reel delivers buttery smooth operation even with load
- Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.
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