Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX vs Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CXHX

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Daiwa 23 Caldia SW, 6000D-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10320-605
Daiwa 23 Caldia SW
Seafishing
63.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.71 out of 10
Ergonomics5.79 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight425g / 14.99oz
Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch
Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €213.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000D-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.24/300
Daiwa 20 Fuego LT, 4000-CXH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10223-401
Daiwa 20 Fuego LT
Spinning
73.90 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.22 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight235g / 8.29oz
Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

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

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CXHX edges out Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (6.2:1) and the line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch). Still, Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 8.71 out of 10 and a weight of 425g / 14,99oz, 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 6000D-HX

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CXHX

  • A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
  • A high retrieve rate of 9.4 out of 10 (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly