Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX vs Shimano Spheros SW A 5000 XGX

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Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT, 6000D, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10333-605
Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT
Spinning
70.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.74 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight315g / 11.11oz
Line retireve per crank92 centimeter / 36.22 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €99.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.43/150
Shimano Spheros SW A, 5000 XG, left and right hand, Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SPSW5000XGA
Shimano Spheros SW A
Seafishing
49.80 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.97 out of 10
Ergonomics5.76 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight445g / 15.7oz
Line retireve per crank105 centimeter / 41.34 inch
Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €144.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000 XG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/200

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX clearly outshines Shimano Spheros SW A 5000 XGX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (92 centimeter / 36.22 inch) and gear ratio (5.1:1). While Shimano Spheros SW A 5000 XGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX

  • 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