Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag vs Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X

Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag

Spinning

57.30 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.74 out of 10

Ergonomics2 out of 10

Gear ratio6.0:1

Maximum drag2.5 kg - 5.51 lbs

Weight315 g - 11.1oz

Line retireve per crank88 cm / 34.65 inch

Ball bearings4 Shielded Stainless Steel

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €99.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeDouble handle
Drag typeRead drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18-290 / 0,20-240 / 0,25-160 / 0,30-105 lb/yds: 6-200 / 8-140 / 10-120

Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF

Spinning

36.50 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.38 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.51lbs

Weight185g / 6.53oz

Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandCORMORAN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €20.30
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/240

Conclusion

Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (88 cm / 34.65 inch) and maximum drag (2,5 kg - 5.51 lbs). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag and Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF?

Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag

A drag rating of 6.38 out of 10 (2,5 kg - 5.51 lbs) gives you steady control and it's perfect for most freshwater fish and light saltwater action
8.3 out of 10 (88 cm / 34.65 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish