Daiwa 22 Exist LT 3000DX vs Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R

Daiwa 22 Exist LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank77 centimeter / 30.31 inch
Ball bearings12
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €673.66
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000D
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150

Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R
Spinning
37.00 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics2 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight335g / 11.82oz
Line retireve per crank91cm / 35.83 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €51.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000 SS DH HG
- Handle typeDouble handle
- Drag typeRead drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.25/260. 0.30/180, 0.35/130
Conclusion
Daiwa 22 Exist LT 3000DX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and durability (9.5 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 Exist LT 3000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 22 Exist LT and Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R?
Daiwa 22 Exist LT 3000DX
- With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- With a score like 8.83 out of 10 (175g / 6,17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R
- The reel scores 7 out of 10 (3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues
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