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Daiwa Caldia 2500 (JDM): All 5 Sizes – Weight, Line Capacity & Specs

Daiwa Japan's 25 Caldia spec table lists 5 sizes with 2500 in the code: FC LT2500S, FC LT2500S-H, LT2500, LT2500S and LT2500S-XH. By spool size and drag they form 3 groups: FC LT2500S and FC LT2500S-H (5 kg max drag, 170 g); LT2500 (10 kg max drag, 185 g); LT2500S and LT2500S-XH (5 kg max drag, 180 g). The suffix mainly changes the gear ratio: FC LT2500S 5.1:1, FC LT2500S-H 5.8:1, LT2500 5.2:1, LT2500S 5.2:1, LT2500S-XH 6.2:1.

Daiwa Japan spec table (25 Caldia, 2025 model), checked 2026-10-13. Values are copied as printed; Not confirmed means the item is not in the table. How we check

Daiwa Caldia 2500 sizes side by side

The last column shows whether every 2500 size lists the same value. Size codes link to the full page for that size.

ItemFC LT2500SFC LT2500S-HLT2500LT2500SLT2500S-XHSame in all?
Gear ratio5.1:15.8:15.2:15.2:16.2:1Differs
Weight170 g170 g185 g180 g180 gDiffers
Line capacity, PE (gō-m)0.6-2000.6-2000.8-2000.6-2000.6-200Differs
Line capacity, nylon (lb-m)4-1504-1506-1504-1504-150Differs
Line capacity, nylon (mm-m)Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed–
Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m)Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed–
Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m)Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed–
Max drag5 kg5 kg10 kg5 kg5 kgDiffers
Bearings (ball/roller)6/16/16/16/16/1Same
Retrieve per crank72 cm82 cm73 cm73 cm87 cmDiffers
Handle length45 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mmDiffers
SpoolNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed–
Product code (品番)0006040300060404000604050006040600060407Differs
JAN code45501334424454550133442452455013344246945501334424764550133442483Differs
Release year in Daiwa parts search20252025202520252025Same
List price in Japan¥29,300 excl. tax¥29,300 excl. tax¥29,300 excl. tax¥29,300 excl. tax¥29,300 excl. taxSame
US SKU in our dataNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed

What is the difference between the Caldia FC LT2500S and FC LT2500S-H?

Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 5.8:1; retrieve per crank 72 cm vs 82 cm; handle length 45 mm vs 50 mm. Same: weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), bearings. Not printed for one or both: spool.

How do the other Daiwa Caldia 2500 sizes differ?

LT2500S vs LT2500S-XH

Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5.2:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 73 cm vs 87 cm. Same: weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), handle length, bearings. Not printed for one or both: spool.

FC LT2500S vs LT2500

Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 5.2:1; retrieve per crank 72 cm vs 73 cm; weight 170 g vs 185 g; max drag 5 kg vs 10 kg; PE capacity (gō-m) 0.6-200 vs 0.8-200; handle length 45 mm vs 50 mm. Same: bearings. Not printed for one or both: spool.

LT2500 vs LT2500S

Differences in the official table: weight 185 g vs 180 g; max drag 10 kg vs 5 kg; PE capacity (gō-m) 0.8-200 vs 0.6-200. Same: gear ratio, retrieve per crank, handle length, bearings. Not printed for one or both: spool.

These are differences in the printed figures only. We do not say which size is better for a given use: that is outside what a spec table shows.

Which Daiwa Caldia 2500 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?

  • Lightest: FC LT2500S and FC LT2500S-H at 170 g (heaviest: LT2500, 185 g).
  • Highest max drag: LT2500 at 10 kg.
  • Highest gear ratio: LT2500S-XH at 6.2:1.

How much line do the Daiwa Caldia 2500 sizes hold?

PE capacity differs between these sizes: FC LT2500S 0.6-200; FC LT2500S-H 0.6-200; LT2500 0.8-200; LT2500S 0.6-200; LT2500S-XH 0.6-200 (gō-m).

LineFC LT2500SFC LT2500S-HLT2500LT2500SLT2500S-XH
PE 0.6 gō200 m (219 yd)200 m (219 yd)Not printed200 m (219 yd)200 m (219 yd)
PE 0.8 gōNot printedNot printed200 m (219 yd)Not printedNot printed

Metres as printed in Daiwa Japan's table; yards are our conversion. gō is not converted to lb test.

How much is the JDM Daiwa Caldia 2500?

Daiwa Japan lists the Caldia 2500 sizes at ¥29,300 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-13): FC LT2500S ¥29,300, FC LT2500S-H ¥29,300, LT2500 ¥29,300, LT2500S ¥29,300, LT2500S-XH ¥29,300. Every size has the same list price.

Prices: Japan list prices are the makers' base prices before consumption tax (Shimano "本体価格", marked 税別; Daiwa "メーカー希望本体価格", marked 税抜). US prices are Shimano North America and Daiwa USA MSRP, or for Shimano baitcasting reels the price on Shimano North America's official online store. Source dates are shown with each record (2026-10-11 or 2026-10-13). We do not convert currencies or add tax. Prices can change; check the current price on the official page. Shop prices and stock are not shown. About prices

Is there a US Caldia 2500?

No US model is paired with these sizes in our data. We have not checked a full US Caldia lineup.

JDM-only sizes

Which spools fit the Daiwa Caldia 2500 sizes?

Daiwa's custom-parts brand SLP Works lists the 25 Caldia as compatible with its EX LT spools at series level; it does not publish a size-by-size table. See the SLP Works spool list and warnings.

2500 size in other series

Other 25 Caldia sizes

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Official Daiwa Japan page ↗

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