Shimano Catana FE 2500X vs Shimano Torium 20PGAX
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Shimano Catana FE
Spinning
51.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.67 out of 10
Ergonomics6.13 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight260g / 9.17oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings3+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €30.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Shimano Torium
Multireels
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.87 out of 10
Gear ratio4.6:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight560g / 19.75oz
Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €286.00
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size20PGA
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationRight
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/384
Conclusion
Shimano Torium 20PGAX clearly outshines Shimano Catana FE 2500X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Shimano Catana FE 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Torium 20PGAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Catana FE and Shimano Torium?
Shimano Torium 20PGAX
- Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.
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