Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 1000DX vs Shimano Stella FK 2500 S HGX

Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT

Spinning

69.30 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability7.67 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €84.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Shimano Stella FK

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.32 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight205g / 7.23oz

Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch

Ball bearings12+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €599.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500 S HG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 120/0.16

Conclusion

Shimano Stella FK 2500 S HGX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 1000DX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 1000DX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Stella FK 2500 S HGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.