Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 3000-CXHX vs Shimano Catana FE 1000X

Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT

Spinning

90.10 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.62 out of 10

Ergonomics6.32 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight205g / 7.23oz

Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €185.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-CXH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Shimano Catana FE

Spinning

49.10 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.67 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank66 centimeter / 25.98 inch

Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €30.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/170

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 3000-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano Catana FE 1000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) and maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs). While Shimano Catana FE 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 3000-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.