Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 6000 HGX vs Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 FJX

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Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A, 6000 HG , left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, SRG6000SWAHG
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A
Seafishing
61.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.71 out of 10
Ergonomics5.75 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight455g / 16.05oz
Line retireve per crank103 centimeter / 40.55 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €212.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/190
Shimano 21 Sustain, 4000 FJ, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SA4000FJ
Shimano 21 Sustain
Spinning
93.60 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.08 out of 10
Gear ratio5:3:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight275g / 9.7oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €215.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000 FJ
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 180/1.8

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 FJX clearly outshines Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 6000 HGX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) and gear ratio (5:3:1). While Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 6000 HGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 FJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A and Shimano 21 Sustain?

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 6000 HGX

  • Scoring 8.5 out of 10 (6), the reel runs smooth under pressure

Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 FJX

  • Thanks to its 6.33 out of 10 (5:3:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
  • 8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish