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

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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, 4000-CP, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10223-405
Daiwa 20 Fuego LT
Spinning
60.00 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.22 out of 10
Gear ratio4.8:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight235g / 8.29oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €74.80
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000-CP
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX edges out Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CPX 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 4000-CPX holds its own with strengths like a maximum drag of 12kg / 26,46lbs and a gear ratio of 4.8:1, 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 4000-CPX

  • The 5 out of 10 (4.8:1) gear ratio gives you the power you need to handle heavy lures and strong large fish out of cover