Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX vs Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT 2500 S-XHX

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Daiwa 23 Caldia SW

Seafishing

66.30 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.81 out of 10

Ergonomics5.5 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight630g / 22.22oz

Line retireve per crank110 centimeter / 43.31 inch

Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €242.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size8000-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/300

Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT

Spinning

84.40 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.66 out of 10

Ergonomics6.35 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight195g / 6.88oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €199.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500 S-XH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT 2500 S-XHX edges out Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (6.2:1) and the line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch). Still, Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 8.81 out of 10 and a maximum drag of 15kg / 33,07lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 Caldia SW and Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT?

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX

Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 22 SILVERCREEK MQ LT 2500 S-XHX

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
8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish