Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX vs Daiwa BG 4500X
Shimano 21 Sustain
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.07 out of 10
Gear ratio6:2:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight280g / 9.88oz
Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch
Ball bearings9
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €215.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000 XGFJ
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 175/1.75
Daiwa BG
Spinning
55.80 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.83 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight625g / 22.05oz
Line retireve per crank109 centimeter / 42.91 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €117.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/320
Conclusion
Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX clearly outshines Daiwa BG 4500X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (11kg / 24,25lbs) and line retrieve per crank (101 centimeter / 39.76 inch). While Daiwa BG 4500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX 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 5000 XGFJX
- With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (11kg / 24,25lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- With a score like 8.13 out of 10 (280g / 9,88oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- A high retrieve rate of 9.6 out of 10 (101 centimeter / 39.76 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly
Daiwa BG 4500X
- Landing a score of 8.67 out of 10 (6) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency
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