Penn Battle III 8000 HSX vs Shimano Talica II 10IIX

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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 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 edges out Penn Battle III 8000 HSX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (97 centimeter / 38.19 inch) and the weight (520g / 18,34oz). Still, Penn Battle III 8000 HSX holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 5.3:1 and a maximum drag of 13,6kg / 29,98lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

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

Penn Battle III 8000 HSX

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8.2 out of 10 (5.3:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing

Shimano Talica II 10IIX

  • Scoring 8.27 out of 10 (520g / 18,34oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • With a high retrieve rate of 9.13 out of 10 (97 centimeter / 38.19 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery