Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX vs Shimano AERO XR 4000X
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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

Shimano AERO XR
Feeder And Match
78.30 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.1 out of 10
Gear ratio4.7
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight245g / 8.64oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings5+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelFeeder and match
- Price range~ €121.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/130
Conclusion
Shimano AERO XR 4000X edges out Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (4.7) and the line retrieve per crank (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch). Still, Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 8.81 out of 10 and a ball bearings of 6+1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Daiwa 23 Caldia SW and Shimano AERO XR?
Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX
- Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.
Shimano AERO XR 4000X
- The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed
- With a line retrieve of 75 centimeter / 29.53 inch (5.71 out of 10), this reel retrieves slowly.. suitable for relaxed feeder fishing
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