Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 3000-CX vs Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 18000 HGX

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Daiwa 20 Laguna LT, 3000-C, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10414-305
Daiwa 20 Laguna LT
Spinning
60.10 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.82 out of 10
Ergonomics6.13 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight260g / 9.17oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch
Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €39.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.13/200
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A, 18000 HG, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, SRG18000SWAHG
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A
Seafishing
78.10 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag22kg / 48.5lbs
Weight915g / 32.28oz
Line retireve per crank129 centimeter / 50.79 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €299.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size18000 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/310

Conclusion

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 18000 HGX edges out Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 3000-CX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (9.5 out of 10) and the ball bearings (7). Still, Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 3000-CX holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 5.3:1 and a weight of 260g / 9,17oz, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

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

Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 3000-CX

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8.2 out of 10 (5.3:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
  • With a score like 8.27 out of 10 (260g / 9,17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • 6.43 out of 10 (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 18000 HGX

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.