Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX vs Daiwa Freams LT 5000D-CX

Penn Battle III Long Cast, 8000 LC, left and right hand, Long cast spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, BTLIII8000LC , 1519206
Penn Battle III Long Cast
Spinning
8000 Lcx
53.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.59 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.0:1
Maximum drag13.6kg / 29,98lbs
Weight748g / 26.39oz
Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €177.40
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000 LC
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/485
Daiwa Freams LT, 5000D-C, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10224-500
Daiwa Freams LT
Spinning
79.70 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.17 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight250g / 8.82oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €120.80
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000D-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150

Conclusion

Daiwa Freams LT 5000D-CX clearly outshines Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.2:1) and weight (250g / 8,82oz). While Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa Freams LT 5000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III Long Cast and Daiwa Freams LT?

Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX

  • For 8 out of 10 (13,6kg / 29,98lbs) in drag score, the reel holds up well when you're battling strong fish or fishing near heavy cover

Daiwa Freams LT 5000D-CX

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8 out of 10 (5.2:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
  • With a score like 8.33 out of 10 (250g / 8,82oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.