Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 4000D-CX vs Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ)

Spinning

89.70 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.58 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €175.50
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000D-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Shimano TALICA II A

Multireels

20iiax

69.20 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag22.5kg / 49,6lbs

Weight1030g / 36.33oz

Line retireve per crank121 centimeter / 47.64 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €577.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20IIA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.56/290

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 4000D-CX clearly outshines Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch). While Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 4000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) and Shimano TALICA II A?

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 4000D-CX

With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
With a score like 8.47 out of 10 (230g / 8,11oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
6.71 out of 10 (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques