Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX vs Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 3000X

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Shimano TALICA II A

Multireels

20iiax

69.20 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag22.5kg / 49,6lbs

Weight1030g / 36.33oz

Line retireve per crank121 centimeter / 47.64 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €577.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20IIA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.56/290

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.38 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight185g / 6.53oz

Line retireve per crank77 centimeter / 30.31 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €479.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizePC 3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 3000X clearly outshines Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and weight (185g / 6,53oz). While Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 3000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano TALICA II A and Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT?

Shimano TALICA II A 20IIAX

Scoring 8 out of 10 (6), this reel feels solid and smooth at the same time

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 3000X

With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
With a score like 8.77 out of 10 (185g / 6,53oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
6 out of 10 (77 centimeter / 30.31 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques