Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX vs Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX
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Shimano 21 Sustain
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.3 out of 10
Gear ratio6:0:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight210g / 7.41oz
Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch
Ball bearings9
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €209.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000 HGFJ
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 130/1.3

Daiwa 21 Certate SW
Seafishing
79.10 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag30kg / 66.14lbs
Weight850g / 29.98oz
Line retireve per crank131 centimeter / 51.57 inch
Ball bearings8
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSeafishing
- Price range~ €537.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size18000-H
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.42/300
Conclusion
Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX edges out Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (6:0:1) and the line retrieve per crank (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch). Still, Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 8 and a maximum drag of 30kg / 66,14lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Shimano 21 Sustain and Daiwa 21 Certate SW?
Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX
- A fast gear ratio of 9.6 out of 10 (6:0:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
- With a score like 8.6 out of 10 (210g / 7,41oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 8.4 out of 10 (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX
- With a fast retrieve 8, the reel helps you stay on top of fast runs and cover water efficiently
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