Shimano Catana FE 1000X vs Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 3000-C(U)X

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 23 LEGALIS LT, 3000-C(U), left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10435-300
Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT
Spinning
65.40 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.32 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight205g / 7.23oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €70.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000-C(U)
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 3000-C(U)X clearly outshines Shimano Catana FE 1000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and line retrieve per crank (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch). While Shimano Catana FE 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 3000-C(U)X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Catana FE and Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT?

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 3000-C(U)X

  • 6.43 out of 10 (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques