Shimano Catana FE 4000 HGX vs Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X

Shimano Catana FE, 4000 HG, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, CAT4000HGFE
Shimano Catana FE
Spinning
53.70 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.74 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag8.5kg / 18,74lbs
Weight320g / 11.29oz
Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch
Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €34.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/180
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF, 1000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 12-59100
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF
Spinning
36.50 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.38 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.51lbs
Weight185g / 6.53oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandCORMORAN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €20.30
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/240

Conclusion

Shimano Catana FE 4000 HGX clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) and maximum drag (8,5kg / 18,74lbs). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Catana FE 4000 HGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Catana FE and Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF?

Shimano Catana FE 4000 HGX

  • A drag rating of 6.38 out of 10 (8,5kg / 18,74lbs) gives you steady control and it's perfect for most freshwater fish and light saltwater action
  • 8.8 out of 10 (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish