Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 20000 PGX vs Shimano FX 2500 HG FCX

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Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A, 20000 PG, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, SRG20000SWAPG
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
Shimano FX, 2500 HG FC, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, FX2500HGFC
Shimano FX
Spinning
62.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.17 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight250g / 8.82oz
Line retireve per crank88 centimeter / 34.65 inch
Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €18.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500 HG FC
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Conclusion

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 20000 PGX clearly outshines Shimano FX 2500 HG FCX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and maximum drag (22kg / 48,5lbs). While Shimano FX 2500 HG FCX 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 Shimano FX?

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 20000 PGX

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Shimano FX 2500 HG FCX

  • With a score like 8.33 out of 10 (250g / 8,82oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • 8.3 out of 10 (88 centimeter / 34.65 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish