Daiwa Regal LT 2000 DX vs Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000

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Daiwa Regal LT, 2000 D, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10116-205
Daiwa Regal LT
Spinning
46.70 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.37 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight190g / 6.7oz
Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch
Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €52.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2000 D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150
Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000, right hand, Multi Electric Fishing Reel, Star Drag, PLAYS4000
Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000
Multireels
73.80 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.73 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio3.2:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight1230g / 43.39oz
Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch
Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €622.90
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size-
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/300

Conclusion

Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000 clearly outshines Daiwa Regal LT 2000 DX, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (15kg / 33,07lbs) and durability (5.73 out of 10). While Daiwa Regal LT 2000 DX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000 is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Regal LT and Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000?

Daiwa Regal LT 2000 DX

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8 out of 10 (5.2:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
  • With a score like 8.73 out of 10 (190g / 6,7oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.

Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000

  • With a retrieve score of 5.43 out of 10 (68 centimeter / 26.77 inch), this reel takes its timeand gives full control during delicate retrieves