Shimano Catana FE 1000X vs Shimano Talica II 12IIAX

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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

Shimano Talica II

Multireels

86.80 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag18kg / 39.68lbs

Weight730g / 25.75oz

Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €519.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size12IIA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 20/350

Conclusion

Shimano Talica II 12IIAX clearly outshines Shimano Catana FE 1000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (104 centimeter / 40.94 inch). While Shimano Catana FE 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Talica II 12IIAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Catana FE and Shimano Talica II?

Shimano Catana FE 1000X

Thanks to its 6.33 out of 10 (5.0:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
With a score like 8.47 out of 10 (230g / 8,11oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.

Shimano Talica II 12IIAX

With a high retrieve rate of 9.6 out of 10 (104 centimeter / 40.94 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.