Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL vs Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R

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Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL, left hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Star Drag, 10806-300
Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL
Multireels
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.9 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs
Weight540g / 19.05oz
Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €699.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size-
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationLeft
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.24/400
Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R, Spinning reel with rear drag
Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R
Spinning
29.20 out of 100
Value for money2 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics2 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight375g / 13.23oz
Line retireve per crank82cm / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €53.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000 DH
  • Handle typeDouble handle
  • Drag typeRead drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.25/260. 0.30/180, 0.35/130

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.5 out of 10) and durability (9.5 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL and Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R?

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

  • Strong, smooth resistance with a drag power of 13kg / 28,66lbs (8.4), great for keeping heavy fish in check, especially near obstacles
  • Scoring 8.2 out of 10 (540g / 19,05oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.
  • Solid value at €699.33, reliable and great performance, it’s a smart choice for a variety of multireels fishing needs