Shimano Catana 3000 SRC vs Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 5000D-CX

Shimano Catana 3000 SRC, Spinning reel with rear drag
Shimano Catana 3000 SRC
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 size3000 S
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeRead drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.2/220. 0.25/140, 0.3/100
Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT, 5000D-C, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, 10214-500
Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT
Spinning
91.50 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.53 out of 10
Ergonomics6.25 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight225g / 7.94oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €344.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000D-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 5000D-CX clearly outshines Shimano Catana 3000 SRC, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and total score (9.15 out of 10). While Shimano Catana 3000 SRC may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 5000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Catana 3000 SRC and Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT?

Shimano Catana 3000 SRC

  • 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