Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 5000-CX vs Delphin HORNET 40X

Daiwa 20 Fuego LT
Spinning
68.50 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.17 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight250g / 8.82oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €79.40
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000-C
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Delphin HORNET
Spinning
44.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.6 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight340g / 11oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDELPHIN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €25.95
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size40
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.8/500
Conclusion
Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 5000-CX clearly outshines Delphin HORNET 40X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch). While Delphin HORNET 40X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 5000-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Fuego LT and Delphin HORNET?
Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 5000-CX
- 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 8.33 out of 10 (250g / 8,82oz), 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
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