Product Comparison: Shimano NASCI (NAS4000XGFB) vs Penn Battle II 4000 (1338219)
General Specifications
About the Product
NASCI is an exciting, new powerful spinning reel with unparalleled gear durability at its price point. Incorporating upgraded drag, X-Ship and HGN Gearing, and available in sizes from 1000 through 5000, it is a great choice for everything from light freshwater to medium saltwater applications.
The PENN Battle II offers attractive cosmetics, durable design, and silky smooth HT-100 drag as just a few of the many reasons why so many anglers fish this reel. The Full Metal Body construction allows it to maintain precision gear alignment under severe punishment. With the Superline Spool™, no backing is needed because of the rubber gasket that keeps superlines from slipping. A great value for the price point.
Brand
Shimano
Penn
Model
NASCI (NAS4000XGFB)
Battle II 4000 (1338219)
Origin
Japan
USA
Key Specs
Braid Line Capacity
230/15, 205/20, 120/50
360/15, 260/20, 185/30
Type
Spinning
Spinning
Reel Size
4000
4000
Bearings
4 + 1
6
Mono Line Capacity
240/8, 200/10, 160/12
270/8, 220/10, 165/12
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Shimano NASCI (NAS4000XGFB) Compact Spinning Reel
- The reel is very smooth with a feel of tightness found in reels that cost twice as much.
- I have it spooled with 17 lb test nano fil on a Med / Hvy spinning rod rated for 1/4 - 1 oz lures. Casts amazingly well and I had zero line issue.
- So far these reels seem to be a great bang for the buck. Smooth and a nice drag.
- Super smooth drag that handles big reds and snook flawlessly. Paired it with a Gander Mountain Tournmanet mediam-heavy rod.
- Smooth action, excellent drag.
Penn Battle II 4000 (1338219) Spinning Fishing Reel
- The 4000 series is good for a medium size fish and you can pair it with a medium action rod
- Great size and appears well made, very smooth action.
- Best size for casting lures for my use love the drag looks and build quality will definitely buy again I have 3 of them.
- Excellent reel. Perfect size, very well balanced, great retrieve speed, very well made, solidly built.
- I wouldn't say it was uncomfortable but it was a little heavier than other similarly sized reels.
Size & Weight
Height
7.8 in.
5 in.
Weight
10.4 oz.
12.8 oz.
Width
7 in.
4 in.
Depth
4.7 in.
3 in.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Drag
Max Drag
24 lb.
15 lb.
Drag Type
Front Drag
Front Drag
Drag Adjustment
Lever
Lever
Drag Material
HT-100
What customers say about "Drag"
Shimano NASCI (NAS4000XGFB) Compact Spinning Reel
- What I liked most is the smooth action, super strong and smooth drag! This reel is light and compact but able to handle larger fish in saltwater.
- As always, Shimano reels are great! Very smooth and balanced.
- Light, responsive. I really like the way the drag is easy to set.
- There is a serious problem with the geometry of this this reel.
Penn Battle II 4000 (1338219) Spinning Fishing Reel
- The drag and action remain smooth year after year with virtually no maintenance.
- Awesome reel, used it in the surf and is an easy clean up, enough drag to do whatever you need it for.
- The drag is easy to adjust in the fly. Happy with it so far.
- Great drag and solidly built. A bit heavier than some other reels but feels a lot more solid than lighter competitors reels.
- Drag works great and it has handles Large stripe without and issue.
Features
Gear Ratio
6.2 : 1
6.2 : 1
Retrieve Rate
39 in.
37 in.
Anti-Reverse Feature
Yes
Yes
Type Of Crank
Single-grip
Single-grip
Reel Handle Position
Left / Right
Left / Right
Extras
Infinite anti-reverse, G Free Body, X-Ship and HGN Gearing, AR-C Spool, VariSpeed II, Waterproof Drag, Hagane Gear
Instant Anti- Reverse bearing, Heavy-duty aluminum bail wire, Superline Spool, Line Capacity Rings
What customers say about "Features"
Shimano NASCI (NAS4000XGFB) Compact Spinning Reel
- The reel was used every day in saltwater for a week and it cleaned up very well ,so I guess the protective coating advertised works.
- Tip of reel crank handle is texturized, thick, flat, T-shaped with rounded top. This allows for a very strong grip when placed in the palm between ring finger & middle finger.
- Great value for money, strong enough drag to fish inshore and offshore. Smooth operation, and great a fast line retrieve.
- All I use is Shimano spinning reels and this one is just as good as my stradic for less. I would recommend to anyone, very smooth drag and action.
- Anti-reverse feature is permanent with no switch to manually reverse retrieve.
Penn Battle II 4000 (1338219) Spinning Fishing Reel
- It is pretty much perfect, right down to the handle because I have a crippled hand that can still handle the angle and size of the handle!
- This is a great reel. I love the looks, durability, line capacity, braid ready spool, and drag.
- The handle is very well designed and feels really nice.
- Large spool. Cast great. Very smooth
- My biggest problem is that the line doesn't go on the spool evenly.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Other Information
MSRP
109.95 $
Manual
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