Shimano Ocea Conquest HG 201X vs Shimano 20 Stella 18000 HGX

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Shimano Ocea Conquest HG, 201, left hand, Baitcast Fishing Reel, Star Drag, OCCNQ201HG
Shimano Ocea Conquest HG
Seafishing
201x
66.70 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.99 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight285g / 10.05oz
Line retireve per crank78 centimeter / 30.71 inch
Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €477.10
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size201
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationLeft
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.24/200
Shimano 20 Stella, 18000 HG, SWC, left and right hand, Salzwasser Angelrolle, Front Drag, STLSW18000HGC
Shimano 20 Stella
Spinning
84.10 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight670g / 23.63oz
Line retireve per crank129 centimeter / 50.79 inch
Ball bearings13

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €895.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size18000 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/310

Conclusion

Shimano 20 Stella 18000 HGX edges out Shimano Ocea Conquest HG 201X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (5.7:1) and the maximum drag (25kg / 55,12lbs). Still, Shimano Ocea Conquest HG 201X holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 78 centimeter / 30.71 inch and a weight of 285g / 10,05oz, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano Ocea Conquest HG and Shimano 20 Stella?

Shimano Ocea Conquest HG 201X

  • With a weight score of 9.19 out of 10 (285g / 10,05oz), this reel is impressively light for saltwater and provides great comfort
  • A line retrieval (per crank) of 78 centimeter / 30.71 inch helps bringing in line quickly, making it great for repositioning or working topwater baits

Shimano 20 Stella 18000 HGX

  • A fast gear ratio of 9 out of 10 (5.7:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
  • With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (25kg / 55,12lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt