Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 4000-CXHX vs Shimano Catana FE C 3000X

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT

Spinning

89.60 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.55 out of 10

Ergonomics6.1 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight270g / 9.52oz

Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €167.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000-CXH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Shimano Catana FE

Spinning

53.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.67 out of 10

Ergonomics6.13 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag8.5kg / 18,74lbs

Weight260g / 9.17oz

Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch

Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €30.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC 3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/210

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 4000-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano Catana FE C 3000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch) and gear ratio (6.2:1). While Shimano Catana FE C 3000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 4000-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.