Shimano 19 Stella 10000 PGX vs Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 4000-CPX

Shimano 19 Stella, 10000 PG, SWC, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, STLSW10000PGC
Shimano 19 Stella
Spinning
89.30 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight675g / 23.81oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings14

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €809.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size10000 PG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.41/300
Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT, 4000-CP, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10333-404
Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT
Spinning
55.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.69 out of 10
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio4.7:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €89.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000-CP
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Shimano 19 Stella 10000 PGX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 4000-CPX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch) and total score (8.93 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 4000-CPX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 19 Stella 10000 PGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 19 Stella and Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT?

Shimano 19 Stella 10000 PGX

  • The 5.67 out of 10 (4.9:1) gear ratio gives you the power you need to handle heavy lures and strong large fish out of cover

Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 4000-CPX

  • With a score like 8.47 out of 10 (230g / 8,11oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • Landing a score of 8.67 out of 10 (6) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency