Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CX vs Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX

Daiwa 20 Fuego LT

Spinning

66.60 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.22 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight235g / 8.29oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €74.80
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Shimano Vanford FA

Spinning

89.50 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.61 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €184.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500HGA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Conclusion

Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CX, offering significantly better performance in total score (8.95 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch). While Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.