Shimano Vanquish FC C5000XGCX vs Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX
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Shimano Vanquish FC
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.27 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:2
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight220g / 7.76oz
Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch
Ball bearings12
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €429.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel sizeC5000XGC
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/120

Daiwa 21 Certate SW
Seafishing
79.10 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag30kg / 66.14lbs
Weight850g / 29.98oz
Line retireve per crank131 centimeter / 51.57 inch
Ball bearings8
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSeafishing
- Price range~ €537.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size18000-H
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.42/300
Conclusion
Shimano Vanquish FC C5000XGCX edges out Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (6.2:2) and the line retrieve per crank (101 centimeter / 39.76 inch). Still, Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 8 and a maximum drag of 30kg / 66,14lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Shimano Vanquish FC and Daiwa 21 Certate SW?
Shimano Vanquish FC C5000XGCX
- A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:2), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
- 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.
- A high retrieve rate of 9.6 out of 10 (101 centimeter / 39.76 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly
Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX
- With a fast retrieve 8, the reel helps you stay on top of fast runs and cover water efficiently
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