Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX vs Shimano Sahara FJ C 3000 DHX

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT, 5000D-CXH, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10418-506
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank105 centimeter / 41.3 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €209.60
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000D-CXH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofil-
Shimano Sahara FJ, C 3000 DH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SHC3000DHFJ
Shimano Sahara FJ
Spinning
65.00 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability7 out of 10
Ergonomics6.12 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight265g / 9.35oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €63.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizeC 3000 DH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/210

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara FJ C 3000 DHX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (105 centimeter / 41.3 inch) and gear ratio (6.2:1). While Shimano Sahara FJ C 3000 DHX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT and Shimano Sahara FJ?

There are not much differences between the two comparables