Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 2500DX vs Shimano 21 Sahara FJ C3000HGFJX

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ)

Spinning

87.60 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.54 out of 10

Ergonomics6.35 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight195g / 6.88oz

Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €163.20
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Shimano 21 Sahara FJ

Spinning

70.50 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €63.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC3000HGFJ
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 2500DX edges out Shimano 21 Sahara FJ C3000HGFJX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (8.54 out of 10) and the total score (8.76 out of 10). Still, Shimano 21 Sahara FJ C3000HGFJX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 91 centimeter / 35.83 inch and a gear ratio of 6.2:1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.