Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI

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 Sedona 2500 HG FI
Spinning
63.40 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.18 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82 lbs
Weight245g / 8.64oz
Line retireve per crank91cm / 35.83 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €52.80
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500 HG FI
- Handle typeHandle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/290. 0.20/240, 0.25/160 lb/yds: 6/200, 8/140, 10/120
Conclusion
Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6.2:1) and maximum drag (4kg / 8.82 lbs). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI 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 Sedona 2500 HG FI?
Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI
- A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
- Designed with a light drag at 5.69 out of 10 (4kg / 8.82 lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
- With a score like 8.37 out of 10 (245g / 8.64oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- The reel scores 7 out of 10 (3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues
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