Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX vs Shimano TLD II A 20 IIX

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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 TLD II A, 20 II, right hand, 2-speed multi-roll, Lever Drag, TLD20IIA
Shimano TLD II A
Multireels
74.00 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.66 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.0:1 / 1.7:1
Maximum drag30kg / 66.14lbs
Weight1025g / 36.16oz
Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €199.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size20 II
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeLever drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Shimano TLD II A 20 IIX clearly outshines Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.66 out of 10) and gear ratio (4.0:1 / 1.7:1). While Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano TLD II A 20 IIX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III Long Cast and Shimano TLD II A?

Shimano TLD II A 20 IIX

  • A gear ratio of 4.0:1 / 1.7:1 (scoring 6.11 out of 10) gives you a nice middle ground, just enough torque to handle pressure, but still quick enough for general use
  • Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.