Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 2500-XHX vs Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX

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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 Torium, 40HGA, right hand, Multiplier fishing reel, Star Drag, TOR40HGA
Shimano Torium
Multireels
83.40 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag14kg / 30.86lbs
Weight790g / 27.87oz
Line retireve per crank116 centimeter / 45.67 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €279.90
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size40HGA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.6/429

Conclusion

Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX edges out Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 2500-XHX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (9.5 out of 10) and the total score (8.34 out of 10). Still, Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 2500-XHX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 87 centimeter / 34.25 inch and a weight of 205g / 7,23oz, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Fuego LT and Shimano Torium?

Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 2500-XHX

  • 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 Torium 40HGA / Right HandX

  • Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.