Shimano Catana 2500 RC vs Daiwa 20 Airity LT 1000DX

Shimano Catana 2500 RC
Spinning
49.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.72 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82 lbs
Weight300g / 10.58oz
Line retireve per crank76cm / 29.92 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 size2500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeRead drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/290. 0.20/240, 0.25/160

Daiwa 20 Airity LT
Spinning
91.60 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.47 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight160g / 5.64oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings8
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €255.60
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size1000D
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Conclusion
Daiwa 20 Airity LT 1000DX clearly outshines Shimano Catana 2500 RC, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (8) and total score (9.16 out of 10). While Shimano Catana 2500 RC may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Airity LT 1000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Catana 2500 RC and Daiwa 20 Airity LT?
Shimano Catana 2500 RC
- When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.86 out of 10 (76cm / 29.92 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles
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