Daiwa 22 Exist LT 5000D-CX vs Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 18000-HX

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Daiwa 22 Exist LT, 5000D-C, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10102-500
Daiwa 22 Exist LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.28 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight215g / 7.58oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €729.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000D-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150
Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G), 18000-H, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing reel, Front Drag, 10310-180
Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G)
Seafishing
67.80 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag30kg / 66.14lbs
Weight885g / 31.22oz
Line retireve per crank131 centimeter / 51.57 inch
Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €850.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size18000-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/300

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 Exist LT 5000D-CX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 18000-HX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.2:1) and line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch). While Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 18000-HX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 Exist LT 5000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 22 Exist LT and Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G)?

Daiwa 22 Exist LT 5000D-CX

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8 out of 10 (5.2:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
  • With a score like 8.57 out of 10 (215g / 7,58oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • 8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish