Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX vs Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 3000-CX

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Daiwa 23 Caldia SW, 4000D-CXH, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10320-405
Daiwa 23 Caldia SW
Seafishing
77.00 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.69 out of 10
Ergonomics5.99 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight290g / 10.23oz
Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €208.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000D-CXH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/300
Daiwa 20 Fuego LT, 3000-C, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10223-300
Daiwa 20 Fuego LT
Spinning
66.20 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.28 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight215g / 7.58oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €72.60
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX edges out Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 3000-CX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (8.69 out of 10) and the line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch). Still, Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 3000-CX holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 5.3:1 and a maximum drag of 10kg / 22,05lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 Caldia SW and Daiwa 20 Fuego LT?

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 3000-CX

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8.2 out of 10 (5.3:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing