Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CXHX vs Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R

Daiwa 20 Fuego LT, 4000-CXH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10223-401
Daiwa 20 Fuego LT
Spinning
73.90 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.22 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight235g / 8.29oz
Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €74.80
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000-CXH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R, Spinning reel with rear drag
Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R
Spinning
29.20 out of 100
Value for money2 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics2 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight375g / 13.23oz
Line retireve per crank82cm / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €53.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000 DH
  • Handle typeDouble handle
  • Drag typeRead drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.25/260. 0.30/180, 0.35/130

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and total score (7.39 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Fuego LT and Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R?

Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CXHX

  • With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
  • With a score like 8.43 out of 10 (235g / 8,29oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • Decent value at €74.80, it covers the basics, making it a great option for beginners or casual spinning setups