Shimano 20 Stella 6000 HGX vs Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX

Shimano 20 Stella

Spinning

94.40 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

Weight625g / 22.05oz

Line retireve per crank103 centimeter / 40.55 inch

Ball bearings13

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €743.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size6000 HG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/240

Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT

Spinning

70.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability7.74 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight315g / 11.11oz

Line retireve per crank92 centimeter / 36.22 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €99.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size6000D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.43/150

Conclusion

Shimano 20 Stella 6000 HGX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.44 out of 10) and gear ratio (5.7:1). While Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 20 Stella 6000 HGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.