Penn Battle III 6000X vs Shimano Talica II 10IIX

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Penn Battle III, 6000, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, BTLIII6000, 1518036
Penn Battle III
Spinning
67.10 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.81 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.6:1
Maximum drag11.3kg / 24,91lbs
Weight590g / 20.81oz
Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €113.30
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/310
Shimano Talica II, 10II, right hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Lever Drag, TAC10II
Shimano Talica II
Multireels
88.30 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.53 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight520g / 18.34oz
Line retireve per crank97 centimeter / 38.19 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €420.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size10II
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeLever drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 20/270

Conclusion

Shimano Talica II 10IIX clearly outshines Penn Battle III 6000X, offering significantly better performance in weight (520g / 18,34oz) and total score (8.83 out of 10). While Penn Battle III 6000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Talica II 10IIX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III and Shimano Talica II?

Penn Battle III 6000X

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8.8 out of 10 (5.6:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing