Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000X vs Shimano Catana FE 1000X

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT , 3000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10228-300
Daiwa 23 LEXA LT
Spinning
81.00 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.18 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight245g / 8.64oz
Line retireve per crank77 centimeter / 30.31 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €143.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150
Shimano Catana FE, 1000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, CAT1000FE
Shimano Catana FE
Spinning
49.10 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.67 out of 10
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1
Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank66 centimeter / 25.98 inch
Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €30.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/170

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000X clearly outshines Shimano Catana FE 1000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and total score (8.1 out of 10). While Shimano Catana FE 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 LEXA LT and Shimano Catana FE?

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 3000X

  • 6 out of 10 (77 centimeter / 30.31 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques