Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX vs Delphin HORNET 50X

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
Delphin HORNET, 50, 50, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, 286037050
Delphin HORNET
Spinning
44.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.62 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight360g / 12oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDELPHIN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €26.95
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size50
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.22/400

Conclusion

Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX clearly outshines Delphin HORNET 50X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (94 centimeter / 37.01 inch) and maximum drag (13,6kg / 29,98lbs). While Delphin HORNET 50X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III Long Cast and Delphin HORNET?

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
  • 8.9 out of 10 (94 centimeter / 37.01 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish

Delphin HORNET 50X

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8 out of 10 (5.2:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing