Shimano 20 Stella 5000 HGX vs Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 1000DX

Shimano 20 Stella
Spinning
93.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs
Weight410g / 14.46oz
Line retireve per crank97 centimeter / 38.19 inch
Ball bearings13
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €733.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000 HG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/200

Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT
Spinning
69.30 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.67 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €84.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size1000D
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Conclusion
Shimano 20 Stella 5000 HGX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 1000DX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (97 centimeter / 38.19 inch) and maximum drag (13kg / 28,66lbs). While Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 1000DX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 20 Stella 5000 HGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano 20 Stella and Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT?
Shimano 20 Stella 5000 HGX
- A high retrieve rate of 9.2 out of 10 (97 centimeter / 38.19 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly
Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 1000DX
- With a score like 8.83 out of 10 (175g / 6,17oz), 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
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