Shimano 21 Stradic SW 8000 PGX vs Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX

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Shimano 21 Stradic SW, 8000 PG, left and right hand, Saltwater Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 51SF42P081A
Shimano 21 Stradic SW
Seafishing
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.47 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs
Weight650g / 22.93oz
Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €270.40
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000 PG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/275
Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT, 6000D, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10333-605
Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT
Spinning
70.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.74 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight315g / 11.11oz
Line retireve per crank92 centimeter / 36.22 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €99.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.43/150

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Stradic SW 8000 PGX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX, offering significantly better performance in weight (650g / 22,93oz) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Stradic SW 8000 PGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 21 Stradic SW and Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT?

There are not much differences between the two comparables