Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 2500-XHX vs Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 14000 XGX

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Daiwa 20 Fuego LT, 2500-XH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10223-251
Daiwa 20 Fuego LT
Spinning
72.00 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.32 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight205g / 7.23oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €71.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A, 14000 XG, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, SRG14000SWAXG
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A
Seafishing
58.80 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.78 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight710g / 25.04oz
Line retireve per crank134 centimeter / 52.76 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €234.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size14000 XG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/240

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 2500-XHX edges out Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 14000 XGX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (6.2:1) and the line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch). Still, Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 14000 XGX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 8.78 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Fuego LT and Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A?

Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 2500-XHX

  • A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
  • 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.
  • 8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 14000 XGX

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.