Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 1000DX vs Shimano Catana FE 2500 HGX

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT, 1000D, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, 10214-100
Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT
Spinning
78.90 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.51 out of 10
Ergonomics6.52 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight145g / 5.12oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €319.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Shimano Catana FE, 2500 HG, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, CAT2500HGFE
Shimano Catana FE
Spinning
62.80 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.67 out of 10
Ergonomics6.13 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight260g / 9.17oz
Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch
Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €30.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 1000DX edges out Shimano Catana FE 2500 HGX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (5.51 out of 10) and the total score (7.89 out of 10). Still, Shimano Catana FE 2500 HGX holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 3+1 and a line retrieve per crank of 91 centimeter / 35.83 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT and Shimano Catana FE?

Shimano Catana FE 2500 HGX

  • 8.6 out of 10 (91 centimeter / 35.83 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
  • The reel scores 7 out of 10 (3+1) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues