Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 5000-CX vs Daiwa BG 4500X

Daiwa 20 Legalis LT
Spinning
73.60 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.65 out of 10
Ergonomics6.18 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight245g / 8.64oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings5
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €80.10
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000-C
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Daiwa BG
Spinning
55.80 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.83 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight625g / 22.05oz
Line retireve per crank109 centimeter / 42.91 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €117.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/320
Conclusion
Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 5000-CX edges out Daiwa BG 4500X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and the line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch). Still, Daiwa BG 4500X holds its own with strengths like a durability of 7.83 out of 10 and a gear ratio of 5.7:1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Legalis LT and Daiwa BG?
Daiwa 20 Legalis 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 8.37 out of 10 (245g / 8,64oz), 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
Daiwa BG 4500X
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
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