Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 4000D-CXHX vs Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 8000 HGX

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Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT, 4000D-CXH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10333-401
Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT
Spinning
85.60 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.69 out of 10
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €89.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000D-CXH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A, 8000 HG, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, SRG8000SWAHG
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A
Seafishing
65.60 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.72 out of 10
Ergonomics5.44 out of 10
Gear ratio5.6:1
Maximum drag16kg / 35.27lbs
Weight675g / 23.81oz
Line retireve per crank107 centimeter / 42.13 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €215.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/230

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 4000D-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 8000 HGX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6.2:1) and line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch). While Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 8000 HGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 4000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT and Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A?

Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 4000D-CXHX

  • 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
  • A high retrieve rate of 9.4 out of 10 (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly