Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX vs Shimano Ultegra C3000XGDX

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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
Shimano Ultegra, C3000XGD, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, ULTC3000XGD
Shimano Ultegra
Spinning
75.80 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.27 out of 10
Gear ratio6.4:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight220g / 7.76oz
Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €132.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizeC3000XGD
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130

Conclusion

Shimano Ultegra C3000XGDX edges out Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (94 centimeter / 37.01 inch) and the maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs). Still, Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 6000D-HX holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 6+1 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 Shimano Ultegra?

Shimano Ultegra C3000XGDX

  • 8.9 out of 10 (94 centimeter / 37.01 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish