Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Shimano Catana FE 1000X

Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag

Spinning

50.30 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.13 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag4 kg

Weight260g / 9.17oz

Line retireve per crank82cm / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €17.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil0.28mm/220m

Shimano Catana FE

Spinning

49.10 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.67 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank66 centimeter / 25.98 inch

Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €30.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/170

Conclusion

Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag clearly outshines Shimano Catana FE 1000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (82cm / 32.28 inch) and gear ratio (5.3:1). While Shimano Catana FE 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag and Shimano Catana FE?

Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag

6.71 out of 10 (82cm / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques