Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 4000D-CXHX vs Shimano Sahara FJ 1000X

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ), 4000D-CXH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10426-401
Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ)
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.58 out of 10
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €175.50
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000D-CXH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150
Shimano Sahara FJ, 1000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SH1000FJ
Shimano Sahara FJ
Spinning
57.00 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability7 out of 10
Ergonomics6.32 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1
Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs
Weight205g / 7.23oz
Line retireve per crank66 centimeter / 25.98 inch
Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €63.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/170

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 4000D-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara FJ 1000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch) and maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs). While Shimano Sahara FJ 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 4000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) and Shimano Sahara FJ?

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 4000D-CXHX

  • A high retrieve rate of 9.4 out of 10 (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly