Shimano Vanford FA 2500AX vs Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 4000-CPX

Shimano Vanford FA

Spinning

82.30 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.61 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €184.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500A
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT

Spinning

55.40 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability7.69 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €89.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000-CP
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Shimano Vanford FA 2500AX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 4000-CPX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.1:1) and total score (8.23 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 4000-CPX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Vanford FA 2500AX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.