Shimano TLD II A 20 IIX vs Shimano Catana FE 1000X

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Shimano TLD II A

Multireels

74.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.66 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio4.0:1 / 1.7:1

Maximum drag30kg / 66.14lbs

Weight1025g / 36.16oz

Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €199.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20 II
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofil-

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

Conclusion

Shimano TLD II A 20 IIX clearly outshines Shimano Catana FE 1000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.66 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (94 centimeter / 37.01 inch). While Shimano Catana FE 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano TLD II A 20 IIX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Shimano TLD II A 20 IIX

Scoring 8.93 out of 10 (94 centimeter / 37.01 inch), this reel pulls line in fast enough to keep you in control even during unpredictable runs
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.