Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 5000D-CX vs Shimano Catana 1000 RC

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT

Spinning

91.50 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.53 out of 10

Ergonomics6.25 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight225g / 7.94oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €344.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000D-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150

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 24 LUVIAS LT 5000D-CX clearly outshines Shimano Catana 1000 RC, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.15 out of 10) and maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs). While Shimano Catana 1000 RC may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 5000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT and Shimano Catana 1000 RC?

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 5000D-CX

8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish

Shimano Catana 1000 RC

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