Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT 4000-C (Match and Feeder)X vs Daiwa 23 Saltiga 5000-HX

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Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT, 4000-C (Match and Feeder), left and right hand, Match and Feeder Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10217-400
Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT
Feeder And Match
4000-c (match And Feeder)x
62.90 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.95 out of 10
Ergonomics5.99 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight285g / 10.05oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €47.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000-C (Match and Feeder)
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Daiwa 23 Saltiga, 5000-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10310-050
Daiwa 23 Saltiga
Seafishing
85.10 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.88 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight365g / 12.88oz
Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch
Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €777.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 Saltiga 5000-HX clearly outshines Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT 4000-C (Match and Feeder)X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch). While Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT 4000-C (Match and Feeder)X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 Saltiga 5000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT and Daiwa 23 Saltiga?

Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT 4000-C (Match and Feeder)X

  • This reel ensures a smooth and efficient retrieve, great for consistent casting and control in feeder and match fishing
  • A ball bearing score of 7 out of 10 (4), makes this reel runs fairly smooth, offering reliable fishing for general feeder and match cases

Daiwa 23 Saltiga 5000-HX

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.