Shimano Twinpower FD 4000M HG 4000MHGX vs Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 20000-HX
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Shimano Twinpower FD 4000M HG
Spinning
4000mhgx
94.90 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.56 out of 10
Ergonomics6.1 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight270g / 9.52oz
Line retireve per crank95 centimeter / 37.4 inch
Ball bearings10
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €389.80
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000MHG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/165

Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G)
Seafishing
68.80 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag30kg / 66.14lbs
Weight890g / 31.39oz
Line retireve per crank143 centimeter / 56.3 inch
Ball bearings12
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSeafishing
- Price range~ €889.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size20000-H
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.55/300
Conclusion
Shimano Twinpower FD 4000M HG 4000MHGX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 20000-HX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.8:1) and line retrieve per crank (95 centimeter / 37.4 inch). While Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 20000-HX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Twinpower FD 4000M HG 4000MHGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Twinpower FD 4000M HG and Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G)?
Shimano Twinpower FD 4000M HG 4000MHGX
- A fast gear ratio of 9.2 out of 10 (5.8:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
- With a score like 8.2 out of 10 (270g / 9,52oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- A high retrieve rate of 9 out of 10 (95 centimeter / 37.4 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly
Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 20000-HX
- Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.
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