Shimano Catana FE 1000X vs Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 4000-CX

Shimano Catana FE, 1000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, CAT1000FE
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 20 Legalis LT, 4000-C, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10425-400
Daiwa 20 Legalis LT
Spinning
65.70 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.22 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight235g / 8.29oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €73.80
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 4000-CX clearly outshines Shimano Catana FE 1000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch). While Shimano Catana FE 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 4000-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Catana FE and Daiwa 20 Legalis LT?

Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 4000-CX

  • 6.71 out of 10 (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques