Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X vs Shimano Catana 1000 RC

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN

Spinning

54.00 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.92 out of 10

Ergonomics6.02 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight295g / 10.41oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €45.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/200

Shimano Catana 1000 RC

Spinning

47.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.72 out of 10

Ergonomics4.1 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82 lbs

Weight270g / 9.52oz

Line retireve per crank69cm / 27.17 inch

Ball bearings2 Shielded Stainless Steel + 1 Roller Bearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €33.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeRead drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/170. 0.20/140, 0.25/90

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X clearly outshines Shimano Catana 1000 RC, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) and ergonomics (6.02 out of 10). While Shimano Catana 1000 RC may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN and Shimano Catana 1000 RC?

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X

6.71 out of 10 (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques