Shimano Catana 1000 RC vs Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2000S-XH(U)X

Shimano Catana 1000 RC

Spinning

47.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.72 out of 10

Ergonomics4.1 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82 lbs

Weight270g / 9.52oz

Line retireve per crank69cm / 27.17 inch

Ball bearings2 Shielded Stainless Steel + 1 Roller Bearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €33.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeRead drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/170. 0.20/140, 0.25/90

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT

Spinning

64.00 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.4 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight180g / 6.35oz

Line retireve per crank81 centimeter / 31.89 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €70.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000S-XH(U)
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2000S-XH(U)X clearly outshines Shimano Catana 1000 RC, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (5) and line retrieve per crank (81 centimeter / 31.89 inch). While Shimano Catana 1000 RC may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2000S-XH(U)X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Catana 1000 RC and Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT?

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2000S-XH(U)X

6.57 out of 10 (81 centimeter / 31.89 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques