Daiwa Emblem Surf Light 45 SCW QD- P vs Shimano Catana FE 2500X

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Daiwa Emblem Surf Light 45 SCW QD- P

Seafishing

79.60 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.7 out of 10

Ergonomics5.61 out of 10

Gear ratio4.1:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight555g / 19.58oz

Line retireve per crank88 centimeter / 34.65 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €209.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size-
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/300

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 Emblem Surf Light 45 SCW QD- P clearly outshines Shimano Catana FE 2500X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (88 centimeter / 34.65 inch) and total score (7.96 out of 10). While Shimano Catana FE 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa Emblem Surf Light 45 SCW QD- P is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.