Shimano Sedona 8000 FI vs Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - 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 Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
18.40 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.59 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.6:1
Maximum drag-
Weight630g / 22.22oz
Line retireve per crank99cm / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €25.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil0.35mm/370m
Conclusion
Shimano Sedona 8000 FI clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (11kg / 24.25lbs) and ball bearings (3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Sedona 8000 FI is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Sedona 8000 FI and Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag?
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
- The reel scores 7 out of 10 (3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues
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