Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 18000-HX vs Daiwa 21 Luvias Airity 4000-CX
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Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G)
Seafishing
67.80 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag30kg / 66.14lbs
Weight885g / 31.22oz
Line retireve per crank131 centimeter / 51.57 inch
Ball bearings12
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSeafishing
- Price range~ €850.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size18000-H
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/300

Daiwa 21 Luvias Airity
Spinning
84.90 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.63 out of 10
Ergonomics6.33 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight200g / 7.05oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings11
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €484.00
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000-C
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/200
Conclusion
Daiwa 21 Luvias Airity 4000-CX edges out Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 18000-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (5.2:1) and the weight (200g / 7,05oz). Still, Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 18000-HX holds its own with strengths like a maximum drag of 30kg / 66,14lbs and a durability of 9.5 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) and Daiwa 21 Luvias Airity?
Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 18000-HX
- With a drag score of 10 out of 10 (30kg / 66,14lbs), the reel is built to handle serious pressure from large saltwater predators
- Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.
Daiwa 21 Luvias Airity 4000-CX
- The reel brings in line quickly with its 8 out of 10 (5.2:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
- With a score like 8.67 out of 10 (200g / 7,05oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 6.71 out of 10 (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
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