Shimano 21 Stradic SW 8000 PGX vs Shimano Sedona FJ 2500HGFJX

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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
Shimano Sedona FJ, 2500HGFJ, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SE2500HGFJ
Shimano Sedona FJ
Spinning
74.70 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability7 out of 10
Ergonomics6.2 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight240g / 8.47oz
Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch
Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €52.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500HGFJ
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Stradic SW 8000 PGX clearly outshines Shimano Sedona FJ 2500HGFJX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Shimano Sedona FJ 2500HGFJX 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 Shimano Sedona FJ?

There are not much differences between the two comparables