Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 1000DX vs Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 5000-CX

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ)

Spinning

78.80 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.43 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight170g / 6oz

Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €151.50
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

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

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 1000DX edges out Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 5000-CX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (8.5 out of 10) and the total score (7.88 out of 10). Still, Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 5000-CX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 87 centimeter / 34.25 inch and a maximum drag of 12kg / 26,46lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.