Shimano Catana 1000 RC vs Mitchell 308 PRO 2000X

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

Mitchell 308 PRO

Spinning

2000x

50.60 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag6.4kg / 14,11lbs

Weight239g / 8.43oz

Line retireve per crank77 centimeter / 30.31 inch

Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

BrandMITCHELL
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €56.90
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Mitchell 308 PRO 2000X clearly outshines Shimano Catana 1000 RC, offering significantly better performance in ergonomics (6.2 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (77 centimeter / 30.31 inch). While Shimano Catana 1000 RC may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Mitchell 308 PRO 2000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Catana 1000 RC and Mitchell 308 PRO?

Shimano Catana 1000 RC

A bearing score of 5 out of 10 (2 Shielded Stainless Steel + 1 Roller Bearing) gets the job done (basic but dependable) especially for beginners or casual anglers

Mitchell 308 PRO 2000X

6 out of 10 (77 centimeter / 30.31 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques