Penn Squall II Conventional 40-Right handX vs Daiwa TANACOM 800X

Penn Squall II Conventional, 40, right hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Star Drag, 1522173
Penn Squall II Conventional
Multireels
55.50 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.56 out of 10
Ergonomics5.89 out of 10
Gear ratio6:1:1
Maximum drag11.3kg / 24,91lbs
Weight545g / 19.22oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €169.70
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size40
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 385/0.39
Daiwa TANACOM, 800, right hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Star Drag, 10806-805
Daiwa TANACOM
Multireels
72.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.71 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio2.1:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight1910g / 67.37oz
Line retireve per crank59 centimeter / 23.23 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €595.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size800
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/800

Conclusion

Daiwa TANACOM 800X edges out Penn Squall II Conventional 40-Right handX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the maximum drag (25kg / 55,12lbs) and the total score (7.24 out of 10). Still, Penn Squall II Conventional 40-Right handX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 102 centimeter / 40.16 inch and a weight of 545g / 19,22oz, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Penn Squall II Conventional and Daiwa TANACOM?

Penn Squall II Conventional 40-Right handX

  • Scoring 8.18 out of 10 (545g / 19,22oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • With a high retrieve rate of 9.47 out of 10 (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery

Daiwa TANACOM 800X

  • With a serious drag score of 10 out of 10 (25kg / 55,12lbs), this reel is made to stop big carp in their tracks, even in rough terrain or tight swims