Shimano Tekota 500 HGA / Right handX vs Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 3000X

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Shimano Tekota, 500 HGA, right hand, Trolling fishing reel, Star Drag, Multiplier reel, TEK500HGA
Shimano Tekota
Multireels
66.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.57 out of 10
Ergonomics6.12 out of 10
Gear ratio6.3:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight410g / 14.46oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €170.90
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size500 HGA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 12/440
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF, 3000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 12-59300
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF
Spinning
38.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.56 out of 10
Ergonomics6.17 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.51lbs
Weight250g / 8.82oz
Line retireve per crank74 centimeter / 29.13 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandCORMORAN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €23.80
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/200

Conclusion

Shimano Tekota 500 HGA / Right handX clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 3000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.57 out of 10) and maximum drag (11kg / 24,25lbs). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 3000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Tekota 500 HGA / Right handX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Tekota and Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF?

Shimano Tekota 500 HGA / Right handX

  • A drag score of 6.54 out of 10 (11kg / 24,25lbs) means you’re covered for most average carp battles without overthinking it
  • Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.

Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 3000X

  • Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval