Shimano Catana FE 2500 HGX vs Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag

Shimano Catana FE
Spinning
62.80 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.67 out of 10
Ergonomics6.13 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight260g / 9.17oz
Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch
Ball bearings3+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €30.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500 HG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
43.10 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag-
Weight380g / 13.40oz
Line retireve per crank95cm / 37.40 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €19.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil0.30mm/270m
Conclusion
Shimano Catana FE 2500 HGX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (4kg / 8,82lbs) and ball bearings (3+1). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Catana FE 2500 HGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Catana FE and Daiwa Sweepfire E 4000C - Spinning reel with front drag?
Shimano Catana FE 2500 HGX
- Designed with a light drag at 5.69 out of 10 (4kg / 8,82lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
- With a score like 8.27 out of 10 (260g / 9,17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- The reel scores 7 out of 10 (3+1) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues
Similar comparisons

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 2000S-HX vs Daiwa 20 LAGUNA LT 2500X


Penn Battle III 2000X vs Delphin CarbonIX 3000X


Shimano Exsence 4000 MXGAX vs Delphin CarbonIX 3000X


Shimano Aero C3000X vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 3000-CXHX


Shimano Twin Power FE 2500SHGFEX vs Daiwa RX LT 1000X


Penn Battle III 2000X vs Daiwa 20 Airity LT 3000CXHX


Shimano Aero C5000X vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 3000-CXHX


Daiwa Regal LT 1000 DX vs Shimano Exsence 4000 MXGAX


Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 2000S-HX vs Delphin CarbonIX 3000X


Daiwa 20 LAGUNA LT 2500X vs Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500X


Shimano Sienna 4000X vs Delphin HORNET 60X


Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 2500X vs Shimano Sienna 4000X


Daiwa RX LT 1000X vs Penn Battle III 2000X


Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 3000X vs Delphin HORNET 60X


Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 4000-CX vs Daiwa Ninja LT 6000X


Daiwa Regal LT 1000 DX vs Daiwa 20 LAGUNA LT 2500X


Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 2500X vs Daiwa 20 Airity LT 3000CXHX


Delphin HORNET 60X vs Delphin CarbonIX 3000X


Shimano Aero C5000X vs Daiwa Ninja LT 6000X


Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500X vs Shimano Sienna 4000X
