Penn Battle III 8000 HSX vs Shimano Ocea Jigger 2000 NR PGX

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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
Shimano Ocea Jigger, 2000 NR PG, right hand, Jigging Saltwater Fishing Reel, Star Drag, OCEAJG2000NRPG
Shimano Ocea Jigger
Multireels
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.81 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag9.9kg / 21,83lbs
Weight595g / 20.99oz
Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch
Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €453.50
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2000 NR PG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.61/310

Conclusion

Shimano Ocea Jigger 2000 NR PGX clearly outshines Penn Battle III 8000 HSX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) and weight (595g / 20,99oz). While Penn Battle III 8000 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Ocea Jigger 2000 NR PGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III and Shimano Ocea Jigger?

Shimano Ocea Jigger 2000 NR PGX

  • Scoring 8.02 out of 10 (595g / 20,99oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • With a high retrieve rate of 9.07 out of 10 (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery