Daiwa Sweepfire E 2500C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Shimano Catana FE 2500 HGX

Daiwa Sweepfire E 2500C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
49.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.13 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag-
Weight260g / 9.17oz
Line retireve per crank80cm / 31.50 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €17.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil0.25mm/190m

Shimano Catana FE
Spinning
62.80 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.67 out of 10
Ergonomics6.13 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight260g / 9.17oz
Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch
Ball bearings3+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €30.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500 HG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160
Conclusion
Shimano Catana FE 2500 HGX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 2500C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (4kg / 8,82lbs) and ball bearings (3+1). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 2500C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Catana FE 2500 HGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa Sweepfire E 2500C - Spinning reel with front drag and Shimano Catana FE?
Shimano Catana FE 2500 HGX
- Designed with a light drag at 5.69 out of 10 (4kg / 8,82lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
- The reel scores 7 out of 10 (3+1) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues
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