Shimano Vanford FA C3000AX vs Shimano Catana FE 2500 HGX
Shimano Vanford FA
Spinning
82.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.61 out of 10
Ergonomics6.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight180g / 6.35oz
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 sizeC3000A
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130
Shimano Catana FE
Spinning
62.80 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.67 out of 10
Ergonomics6.13 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight260g / 9.17oz
Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch
Ball bearings3+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €30.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500 HG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160
Conclusion
Shimano Vanford FA C3000AX edges out Shimano Catana FE 2500 HGX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs) and the ball bearings (8). Still, Shimano Catana FE 2500 HGX holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 6.2:1 and a line retrieve per crank of 91 centimeter / 35.83 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Shimano Vanford FA and Shimano Catana FE?
There are not much differences between the two comparables
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