Shimano Catana 1000 RC vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW 4000-CX

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 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW

Spinning

4000-cx

63.10 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.1 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight270g / 9.52oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €67.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW 4000-CX clearly outshines Shimano Catana 1000 RC, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch). While Shimano Catana 1000 RC may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW 4000-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Catana 1000 RC and Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW?

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW 4000-CX

6.71 out of 10 (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques