Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X vs Daiwa Ninja LT 5000-CX

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Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A, 25000, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, SRG25000SWA
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A
Seafishing
87.20 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.4:1
Maximum drag20kg / 44.09lbs
Weight960g / 33.86oz
Line retireve per crank113 centimeter / 44.49 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €319.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size25000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/420
Daiwa Ninja LT, 5000-C, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10219-500
Daiwa Ninja LT
Spinning
65.70 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.92 out of 10
Ergonomics6.08 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight275g / 9.7oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €45.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Conclusion

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X clearly outshines Daiwa Ninja LT 5000-CX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (8.72 out of 10). While Daiwa Ninja LT 5000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A and Daiwa Ninja LT?

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 25000X

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa Ninja LT 5000-CX

  • With a score like 8.17 out of 10 (275g / 9,7oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • 8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish