Shimano 21 Nexave FI 3000X vs Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag

Shimano 21 Nexave FI
Spinning
57.80 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.86 out of 10
Ergonomics6.15 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight255g / 8.99oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €41.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130

Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
42.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag-
Weight370g / 13.05oz
Line retireve per crank92cm / 36.22 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €17.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil0.30mm/220m
Conclusion
Shimano 21 Nexave FI 3000X clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs) and ball bearings (4). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Nexave FI 3000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano 21 Nexave FI and Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag?
Shimano 21 Nexave FI 3000X
- With a great drag score 9.2 out of 10 (9kg / 19,84lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- With a score like 8.3 out of 10 (255g / 8,99oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- The reel scores 7 out of 10 (4) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues
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