Product Comparison: Shakespeare Beta 40 FS vs Daiwa NJM3012A
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General Specifications
About the Product
The Shakespeare Beta FS is an entry-level free spool reel, designed for novice or junior anglers. The Shakespeare Beta range offers quality made products at an affordable price. This entry level reel is specifically designed to help young or novice anglers hone their skills with free spool reels.
Their graphite body combined with Air Rotor saves weight and the enhanced rotor shape adds to the reels performance under load. All assisted by a geared down retrieve for higher winding power.
Brand
Shakespeare
Daiwa
Model
Beta 40 FS
NJM3012A
Origin
China
China
Key Specs
Type
Spinning
Spinning
Reel Size
4000
3000
Bearings
1
4 + 1
Mono Line Capacity
160/10
150/12
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Shakespeare Beta 40 FS Freespool Fishing Reel
- These Shakespeare reels are excellent for the price.
- Good ratio on gears and fine casting.
- This is really nice, smooth and quiet.
- Perfect size, super smooth.
- Very good quality, super smooth running.
Daiwa NJM3012A Fishing Reel
- This reel is incredibly smooth.
- The reel is beautifully designed and fishes amazingly.
- The casting is smooth and will cast long distances with ease.
- Every cast was done with ease.
- Lightweight, very smooth cranking and casting.
Size & Weight
Height
4 in.
4 in.
Weight
10.23 oz.
11.1 oz.
Width
5 in.
5 in.
Depth
3 in.
3 in.
Drag
Max Drag
8 lb.
13 lb.
Drag Type
Front Drag
Front Drag
Drag Adjustment
Lever
Lever
Drag Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
What customers say about "Drag"
Shakespeare Beta 40 FS Freespool Fishing Reel
- Great drag for its size!
- Smooth drag. Excellent product.
- Smooth action. Amazing drag.
- Great reel, smooth drag.
- Drag feels very solid and smooth.
Daiwa NJM3012A Fishing Reel
- The drag was smooth and worked flawlessly!
- The drag is flawless! Highly recommend.
- The drag works great and does well against both largemouth and smallmouth.
- The drag is very smooth, no hiccups!
- The drag is smooth and the audible click is great.
Features
Gear Ratio
5.0 : 1
4.7 : 1
Retrieve Rate
29 in.
31 in.
Anti-Reverse Feature
No
Yes
Type Of Crank
Single-grip
Single-grip
Reel Handle Position
Left / Right
Left / Right
Extras
Polymeric material, Free Spool, Ergonomic handle design
Air Rotor, Twistbuster II, DIGIGEAR II
What customers say about "Features"
Shakespeare Beta 40 FS Freespool Fishing Reel
- Lovely feel and looks great.
- Nicely made, very nice finish.
- Great reel. It is super smooth.
- Super smooth and a great price.
- Excellent product. Performance is very good.
Daiwa NJM3012A Fishing Reel
- Casts far, retrieves smoothly.
- This reel is very smooth from line out to line retrieve.
- Reels retrieve is like butter, and the drag is super smooth too.
- Built sturdy, can handle a drop and feels good on the hands.
- The reel is very smooth and looks good.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Other Information
Manufacturer
Price History
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