Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 2000DX vs Penn FIERCE IV 3000X

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ), 2000D, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10426-200
Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ)
Spinning
79.00 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.53 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank67 centimeter / 26.38 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €159.80
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2000D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150
Penn FIERCE IV, 3000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 1558706
Penn FIERCE IV
Spinning
65.80 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability7 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag6.8kg / 14,99lbs
Weight335g / 11.82oz
Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch
Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €69.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/180

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 2000DX edges out Penn FIERCE IV 3000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the weight (175g / 6,17oz) and the ergonomics (6.42 out of 10). Still, Penn FIERCE IV 3000X holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 89 centimeter / 35.04 inch and a gear ratio of 6.2:1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) and Penn FIERCE IV?

Penn FIERCE IV 3000X

  • 8.4 out of 10 (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish