Shimano Stradic SWB 6000HGX vs Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD

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Shimano Stradic SWB

Seafishing

63.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.73 out of 10

Ergonomics5.76 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs

Weight450g / 15.87oz

Line retireve per crank103 centimeter / 40.55 inch

Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €219.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size6000HG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/190

Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD

Feeder And Match

87.30 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight430g / 15.17oz

Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €209.80
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size-
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD clearly outshines Shimano Stradic SWB 6000HGX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) and gear ratio (4.7:1). While Shimano Stradic SWB 6000HGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Stradic SWB and Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD?

Shimano Stradic SWB 6000HGX

Scoring 8.71 out of 10 (450g / 15,87oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain
Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD

The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed
With 9.1 out of 10 score (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) (line retrieve), this reel excels in speed which makes it perfect for rapid match fishing where every second counts