Shimano Ultegra C3000HGDX vs Daiwa BG 3000X

Shimano Ultegra
Spinning
92.50 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.27 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight220g / 7.76oz
Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €132.00
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel sizeC3000HGD
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130

Daiwa BG
Spinning
68.30 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.74 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.6:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight305g / 10.76oz
Line retireve per crank95 centimeter / 37.4 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €98.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/220
Conclusion
Shimano Ultegra C3000HGDX clearly outshines Daiwa BG 3000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs) and weight (220g / 7,76oz). While Daiwa BG 3000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Ultegra C3000HGDX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Ultegra and Daiwa BG?
Shimano Ultegra C3000HGDX
- With a great drag score 9.2 out of 10 (9kg / 19,84lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- With a score like 8.53 out of 10 (220g / 7,76oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
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