Shimano 19 Stella 10000 PGX vs Daiwa BG 6500X

Shimano 19 Stella, 10000 PG, SWC, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, STLSW10000PGC
Shimano 19 Stella
Spinning
89.30 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight675g / 23.81oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings14

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €809.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size10000 PG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.41/300
Daiwa BG, 6500, left and right hand, Sea Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10460-650
Daiwa BG
Spinning
66.90 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 drag0lbs
Weight835g / 29.45oz
Line retireve per crank123 centimeter / 48.43 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €128.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.45/340

Conclusion

Shimano 19 Stella 10000 PGX clearly outshines Daiwa BG 6500X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (25kg / 55,12lbs) and line retrieve per crank (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch). While Daiwa BG 6500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 19 Stella 10000 PGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 19 Stella and Daiwa BG?

Shimano 19 Stella 10000 PGX

  • With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (25kg / 55,12lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
  • A high retrieve rate of 9.7 out of 10 (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly

Daiwa BG 6500X

  • Landing a score of 8.67 out of 10 (6) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency