Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 1000DX vs Shimano Catana 2500 RC

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 2500 RC

Spinning

49.20 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.72 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82 lbs

Weight300g / 10.58oz

Line retireve per crank76cm / 29.92 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 size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeRead drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/290. 0.20/240, 0.25/160

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 1000DX clearly outshines Shimano Catana 2500 RC, offering significantly better performance in total score (7.89 out of 10) and durability (5.51 out of 10). While Shimano Catana 2500 RC may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 1000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT and Shimano Catana 2500 RC?

Shimano Catana 2500 RC

When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.86 out of 10 (76cm / 29.92 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles
A bearing score of 5 out of 10 (2 Shielded Stainless Steel + 1 Roller Bearing) gets the job done (basic but dependable) especially for beginners or casual anglers