Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 4000-CPX vs Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT

Spinning

55.40 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability7.69 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €89.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000-CP
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Shimano Torium

Multireels

83.40 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag14kg / 30.86lbs

Weight845g / 29.81oz

Line retireve per crank116 centimeter / 45.67 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €289.90
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size50HGA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.7/429

Conclusion

Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 4000-CPX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.1:1) and total score (8.34 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 4000-CPX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT and Shimano Torium?

Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 4000-CPX

With a score like 8.47 out of 10 (230g / 8,11oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.71 out of 10 (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles