Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX vs Shimano Stradic SWB 4000XGX

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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
Shimano Stradic SWB, 4000XG, left and right hand, Sea fishing reel, Front Drag, STSW40XGB
Shimano Stradic SWB
Seafishing
63.40 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.61 out of 10
Ergonomics5.97 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight300g / 10.58oz
Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €183.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000XG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/180

Conclusion

Both Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX and Shimano Stradic SWB 4000XGX perform at a similar level overall, so the better choice depends on what matters more to you, Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX offers a line retrieve per crank of 94 centimeter / 37.01 inch, while Shimano Stradic SWB 4000XGX stands out for a weight of 300g / 10,58oz. Your decision should be guided by your fishing style and target species.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III Long Cast and Shimano Stradic SWB?

Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX

  • 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

Shimano Stradic SWB 4000XGX

  • With a weight score of 9.14 out of 10 (300g / 10,58oz), this reel is impressively light for saltwater and provides great comfort
  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.