Daiwa Certate LT 19 5000D-XHX vs Shimano Sahara FJ 2500X

Daiwa Certate LT 19, 5000D-XH, 5000D-XH, spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10407-851
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 Sahara FJ, 2500, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SH2500FJ
Shimano Sahara FJ
Spinning
65.40 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability7 out of 10
Ergonomics6.2 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight240g / 8.47oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €63.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • 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 Sahara FJ 2500X, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6.2:1) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara FJ 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.

What's the difference between Daiwa Certate LT 19 and Shimano Sahara FJ?

Shimano Sahara FJ 2500X

  • Landing a score of 8 out of 10 (4+1) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency