Penn Battle III 8000 HSX vs Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX

Penn Battle III, 8000 HS, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, BTLIII8000HS, 1518039
Penn Battle III
Spinning
69.60 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag13.6kg / 29,98lbs
Weight785g / 27.7oz
Line retireve per crank112 centimeter / 44.09 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €127.60
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000 HS
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/335
Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT, 6000D, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10333-605
Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT
Spinning
70.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.74 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight315g / 11.11oz
Line retireve per crank92 centimeter / 36.22 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €99.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.43/150

Conclusion

Both Penn Battle III 8000 HSX and Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX perform at a similar level overall, so the better choice depends on what matters more to you, Penn Battle III 8000 HSX offers a gear ratio of 5.3:1, while Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX stands out for a line retrieve per crank of 92 centimeter / 36.22 inch. Your decision should be guided by your fishing style and target species.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III and Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT?

Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX

  • 8.7 out of 10 (92 centimeter / 36.22 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish