Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX vs Daiwa BG 2000X

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 BG

Spinning

73.70 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability7.69 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.6:1

Maximum drag0lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €87.80
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/125

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX clearly outshines Daiwa BG 2000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs) and line retrieve per crank (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch). While Daiwa BG 2000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 21 Sustain and Daiwa BG?

Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX

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