Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX vs Daiwa Ninja LT 6000X

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Daiwa 23 Caldia SW, 8000-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10320-805
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 Ninja LT, 6000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10219-600
Daiwa Ninja LT
Spinning
55.80 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.97 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight370g / 13.05oz
Line retireve per crank92 centimeter / 36.22 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €48.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX edges out Daiwa Ninja LT 6000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (8.81 out of 10) and the weight (630g / 22,22oz). Still, Daiwa Ninja LT 6000X holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 92 centimeter / 36.22 inch and a gear ratio of 5.1:1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 Caldia SW and Daiwa Ninja LT?

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX

  • Scoring 8.2 out of 10 (630g / 22,22oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain
  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa Ninja LT 6000X

  • Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
  • 8.7 out of 10 (92 centimeter / 36.22 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish