Cormoran Seacor Pilk 5PiF vs Shimano Sahara 500 FI

Cormoran Seacor Pilk 5PiF, 4000, left and right hand, Pilk Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 14-55400
Cormoran Seacor Pilk 5PiF
Spinning
51.70 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.7 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.5:1
Maximum drag-
Weight370g / 13.05oz
Line retireve per crank95 centimeter / 37.4 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandCORMORAN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €32.10
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/270
Shimano Sahara 500 FI, Spinning reel with front drag
Shimano Sahara 500 FI
Spinning
44.20 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.52 lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank69cm / 27.17 inch
Ball bearings4 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €62.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size500
  • Handle typeHandle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.20/110 lb/yds: 2/190. 4/100, 6/60

Conclusion

Cormoran Seacor Pilk 5PiF clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (95 centimeter / 37.4 inch) and total score (5.17 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Cormoran Seacor Pilk 5PiF is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Cormoran Seacor Pilk 5PiF and Shimano Sahara 500 FI?

Cormoran Seacor Pilk 5PiF

  • A high retrieve rate of 9 out of 10 (95 centimeter / 37.4 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly