Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX vs Shimano Super 4000 GT RD

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 Super 4000 GT RD
Shimano Super 4000 GT RD
Spinning
37.30 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.69 out of 10
Ergonomics2 out of 10
Gear ratio4.8:1
Maximum drag3.0 kg - 6.6 lbs
Weight355 g - 12.5oz
Line retireve per crank86 cm / 33.9 inch
Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €89.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeRead drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.25-260 / 0.30-180 / 0.35-130 / 0.40-100 lb/yds: 8-240 / 10-200 / 12-160

Conclusion

Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX clearly outshines Shimano Super 4000 GT RD, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (13,6kg / 29,98lbs) and ball bearings (6). While Shimano Super 4000 GT RD 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 Shimano Super 4000 GT RD?

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

Shimano Super 4000 GT RD

  • The 5 out of 10 (4.8:1) gear ratio gives you the power you need to handle heavy lures and strong large fish out of cover