Shimano Sedona 8000 FI vs Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

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Shimano Sedona 8000 FI, Spinning reel with front drag
Shimano Sedona 8000 FI
Spinning
53.90 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight615g / 21.69oz
Line retireve per crank94cm / 37.00 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €75.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000
  • Handle typeHandle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.37/275. 0.405/230, 0.47/160 lb/yds: 12/345, 16/250, 20/185
Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL, left hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Star Drag, 10806-300
Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL
Multireels
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.9 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs
Weight540g / 19.05oz
Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €699.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size-
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationLeft
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.24/400

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL clearly outshines Shimano Sedona 8000 FI, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and weight (540g / 19,05oz). While Shimano Sedona 8000 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sedona 8000 FI and Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL?

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

  • Scoring 8.2 out of 10 (540g / 19,05oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.