Shimano Sedona 8000 FI vs Daiwa Sealine Ishidai H

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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 Sealine Ishidai H, 40H, right hand, Line Counter Multiplier fishing reel, Star Drag, 10804-640
Daiwa Sealine Ishidai H
Multireels
78.30 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.83 out of 10
Gear ratio6.4:1
Maximum drag-
Weight585 g
Line retireve per crank120 cm / 27.24 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €369.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size40H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofil360m/0.30mm

Conclusion

Daiwa Sealine Ishidai H clearly outshines Shimano Sedona 8000 FI, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and weight (585 g). While Shimano Sedona 8000 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa Sealine Ishidai H is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sedona 8000 FI and Daiwa Sealine Ishidai H?

Shimano Sedona 8000 FI

  • The 5.67 out of 10 (4.9:1) gear ratio gives you the power you need to handle heavy lures and strong large fish out of cover
  • With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (11kg / 24.25lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
  • 8.9 out of 10 (94cm / 37.00 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish

Daiwa Sealine Ishidai H

  • Scoring 8.05 out of 10 (585 g), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.