Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT 4000-C (Match and Feeder)X vs Shimano Sahara 500 FI

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Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT

Feeder And Match

4000-c (match And Feeder)x

62.90 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.95 out of 10

Ergonomics5.99 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight285g / 10.05oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €47.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000-C (Match and Feeder)
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

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

Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT 4000-C (Match and Feeder)X clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT 4000-C (Match and Feeder)X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT and Shimano Sahara 500 FI?

Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT 4000-C (Match and Feeder)X

With a maximum drag of 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), this reel offers excellent stopping power, giving fishermen the confidence to handle pressure situations with ease
This reel provides steady retrieval 82 centimeter / 32.28 inch (6.71 out of 10), good enough for most feeder and match scenarios