Shimano Catana FE 1000X vs Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD

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Shimano Catana FE

Spinning

49.10 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.67 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank66 centimeter / 25.98 inch

Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €30.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/170

Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD

Feeder And Match

87.30 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight430g / 15.17oz

Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €209.80
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size-
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD clearly outshines Shimano Catana FE 1000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) and maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs). While Shimano Catana FE 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Catana FE and Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD?

Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD

With 9.1 out of 10 score (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) (line retrieve), this reel excels in speed which makes it perfect for rapid match fishing where every second counts