Daiwa Certate LT 19 5000D-XHX vs Shimano Catana FE 2500X

Daiwa Certate LT 19

Spinning

5000d-xhx

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.02 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26lbs

Weight295g / 10oz

Line retireve per crank76 centimeter / 29 inch

Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €409.00
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000D-XH
Handle type-
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientation-
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150

Shimano Catana FE

Spinning

51.90 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 drag4kg / 8.82lbs

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 size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Conclusion

Daiwa Certate LT 19 5000D-XHX clearly outshines Shimano Catana FE 2500X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and maximum drag (12kg / 26lbs). While Shimano Catana FE 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa Certate LT 19 5000D-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.