Shimano 20 Stella 18000 HGX vs Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 5000D-CXHX

Shimano 20 Stella
Spinning
84.10 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight670g / 23.63oz
Line retireve per crank129 centimeter / 50.79 inch
Ball bearings13
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €895.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size18000 HG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/310

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.32 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight205g / 7.23oz
Line retireve per crank105 centimeter / 41.34 inch
Ball bearings11
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €519.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000D-CXH
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150
Conclusion
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 5000D-CXHX edges out Shimano 20 Stella 18000 HGX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (105 centimeter / 41.34 inch) and the weight (205g / 7,23oz). Still, Shimano 20 Stella 18000 HGX holds its own with strengths like a maximum drag of 25kg / 55,12lbs and a durability of 9.5 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Shimano 20 Stella and Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT?
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT 5000D-CXHX
- With a score like 8.63 out of 10 (205g / 7,23oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- A high retrieve rate of 10 out of 10 (105 centimeter / 41.34 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly
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