Shimano 21 TwinPower SW 6000X vs Shimano Sedona FJ 500 500X

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Shimano 21 TwinPower SW, 6000, left and right hand, Saltwater Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 5SF41M061
Shimano 21 TwinPower SW
Seafishing
88.20 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.79 out of 10
Gear ratio4:6:1
Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs
Weight425g / 14.99oz
Line retireve per crank83 centimeter / 32.68 inch
Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €435.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 190/0.19
Shimano Sedona FJ 500, 500, left and right hand, Spinning Reel, Front Drag, SE500FJ
Shimano Sedona FJ 500
Spinning
500x
60.50 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability7 out of 10
Ergonomics6.43 out of 10
Gear ratio5.6:1
Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs
Weight170g / 6oz
Line retireve per crank69 centimeter / 27.17 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €52.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/110

Conclusion

Shimano 21 TwinPower SW 6000X clearly outshines Shimano Sedona FJ 500 500X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (83 centimeter / 32.68 inch) and total score (8.82 out of 10). While Shimano Sedona FJ 500 500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 TwinPower SW 6000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 21 TwinPower SW and Shimano Sedona FJ 500?

Shimano 21 TwinPower SW 6000X

  • A line retrieval (per crank) of 83 centimeter / 32.68 inch helps bringing in line quickly, making it great for repositioning or working topwater baits

Shimano Sedona FJ 500 500X

  • The reel scores 7 out of 10 (4) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues