SHIMANO SAHARA Spinning Reel
The SAHARA is a reliable mid-range Shimano reel that combines modern design with proven technologies. It's a versatile choice for both freshwater spinning and light inshore sea fishing, offering excellent performance at an affordable price.
The classic black and gold design conceals surprisingly smooth and quiet mechanics. The SAHARA operates consistently even under heavier loads, allowing for confident control of the fish during retrieval. It's a reel that perfectly suits both perch and zander spinning, as well as universal predator fishing with various lures.
PRODUCT FEATURES
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HAGANE Gear – cold-forged gearing for maximum durability and stable operation
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X-SHIP – optimized gear system for smooth and powerful rotation
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Silent Drive – reduced vibration and extremely quiet mechanism operation
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G-Free Body – optimized center of gravity for better rod balance
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AR-C Spool – longer and more accurate casts
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Varispeed II – even line lay on the spool
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Anti-Reverse system – option to use the reverse mechanism for fish retrieval
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Screw-in handle for greater stability under load
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Wide range of sizes for various fishing techniques
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Type: Spinning reel with front drag
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Gear system: HAGANE Gear, X-SHIP
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Mechanism optimization: Silent Drive
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Body construction: G-Free Body
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Line lay system: Varispeed II
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Spool: AR-C
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Anti-reverse: switchable on/off
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Size range: 500 – 5000
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Application: spinning, float fishing, feeder fishing, inshore sea fishing
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Target fish: perch, zander, pike, bream, sea trout
| Model | Gear Ratio | Max. Drag (kg) | Max. Drag (lb) | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) | Line Capacity / Nylon (lb-m) | Line Capacity / Nylon (lb-yd) | Line Capacity / Nylon (mm-m) | Line Capacity / Fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Line Capacity / PE (No.-m) | Line Retrieve / Handle Turn (cm) | Line Retrieve / Handle Turn (inch) | Handle Length (mm) | Ball Bearings | Spare Spool Code |
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| SH500FJ | 5.6 | 3 | 7 | 170 | 6 | - | 2-190, 4-100, 6-60 | 0.20-110 | - | 0.6-185, 0.8-140, 1-110 | 69 | 27 | 40 | 3/1 | 10T94 |
| SH1000FJ | 5 | 3 | 7 | 205 | 7.2 | - | 2-270, 4-160, 6-110 | 0.18-170, 0.20-140, 0.25-90 | - | 0.8-240, 1-190 | 66 | 26 | 45 | 4/1 | 100FL |
| SH2500FJ | 5 | 9 | 20 | 240 | 8.5 | - | 8-140, 10-120 | 0.25-160 | - | 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 | 73 | 29 | 55 | 4/1 | 10T6J |
| SH2500SHGFJ | 6.2 | 4 | 9 | 240 | 8.5 | 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 | 4-115, 6-75, 8-55 | 0.16-150, 0.18-120, 0.20-95 | 4-130, 5-100, 6-80 | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 91 | 36 | 55 | 4/1 | 100FK |
| SHC3000FJ | 5 | 9 | 20 | 240 | 8.5 | - | 6-230, 8-170, 10-140 | 0.25-210, 0.30-130, 0.35-100 | - | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | 73 | 29 | 55 | 4/1 | 10T5Z |
| SHC3000HGFJ | 6.2 | 9 | 20 | 240 | 8.5 | - | 6-230, 8-170, 10-140 | 0.25-210, 0.30-130, 0.35-100 | - | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | 91 | 36 | 55 | 4/1 | 10T60 |
| SH4000FJ | 4.7 | 11 | 24 | 280 | 9.9 | - | 10-200, 12-160 | 0.30-180, 0.35-130 | - | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | 75 | 30 | 55 | 4/1 | 100FX |
| SH4000XGFJ | 6.2 | 11 | 24 | 280 | 9.9 | - | 10-200, 12-160 | 0.30-180, 0.35-130 | - | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | 99 | 39 | 55 | 4/1 | 100G0 |
| SHC5000XGFJ | 6.2 | 11 | 24 | 305 | 10.8 | - | 12-195, 14-165 | 0.35-175, 0.40-120 | - | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | 105 | 41 | 55 | 4/1 | 100FW |
