Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX vs Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX

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

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank85 centimeter / 33.46 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €479.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

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 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX clearly outshines Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and line retrieve per crank (85 centimeter / 33.46 inch). While Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT and Shimano TALICA II A?

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 3000-HX

With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
With a score like 8.83 out of 10 (175g / 6,17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
8 out of 10 (85 centimeter / 33.46 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish