Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX vs Shimano Sedona FJ 1000FJX

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

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

Shimano Sedona FJ

Spinning

55.50 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability7 out of 10

Ergonomics6.28 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs

Weight215g / 7.58oz

Line retireve per crank66 centimeter / 25.98 inch

Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €52.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000FJ
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/140

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano Sedona FJ 1000FJX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch) and total score (7.7 out of 10). While Shimano Sedona FJ 1000FJX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 4000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.