Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 20000 PGX vs Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X
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Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A
Seafishing
86.40 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.4:1
Maximum drag22kg / 48.5lbs
Weight935g / 32.98oz
Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch
Ball bearings7
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSeafishing
- Price range~ €299.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size20000 PG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/350

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN
Spinning
54.00 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.92 out of 10
Ergonomics6.02 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight295g / 10.41oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings3
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €45.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/200
Conclusion
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 20000 PGX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and maximum drag (22kg / 48,5lbs). While Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 20000 PGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A and Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN?
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 20000 PGX
- Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.
Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X
- With a score like 8.03 out of 10 (295g / 10,41oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 6.71 out of 10 (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
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