Daiwa 19 Certate 2500DX vs Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX

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Daiwa 19 Certate, 2500D, G LT, left and right hand,  Spinning reel, front drag, 10407-825
Daiwa 19 Certate
Spinning
88.30 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.32 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight205g / 7.23oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €379.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Shimano TALICA II A, 20IIA, right hand, Multiplier fishing reel, Lever Drag, TAC20IIA
Shimano TALICA II A
Multireels
20iiax
69.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag22.5kg / 49,6lbs
Weight1030g / 36.33oz
Line retireve per crank121 centimeter / 47.64 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €577.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size20IIA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeLever drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.56/290

Conclusion

Daiwa 19 Certate 2500DX edges out Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the weight (205g / 7,23oz) and the line retrieve per crank (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch). Still, Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 6 and a gear ratio of 5.2:1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 19 Certate and Shimano TALICA II A?

Daiwa 19 Certate 2500DX

  • With a score like 8.63 out of 10 (205g / 7,23oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.43 out of 10 (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles

Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX

  • Scoring 8 out of 10 (6), this reel feels solid and smooth at the same time