Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD vs Shimano Sahara FJ 1000X

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Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD

Feeder And Match

88.70 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight450g / 15.87oz

Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €218.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size25QD
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Shimano Sahara FJ

Spinning

57.00 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability7 out of 10

Ergonomics6.32 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs

Weight205g / 7.23oz

Line retireve per crank66 centimeter / 25.98 inch

Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €63.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/170

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD clearly outshines Shimano Sahara FJ 1000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) and maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs). While Shimano Sahara FJ 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD and Shimano Sahara FJ?

Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD

With 9.1 out of 10 score (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) (line retrieve), this reel excels in speed which makes it perfect for rapid match fishing where every second counts

Shimano Sahara FJ 1000X

With a score like 8.63 out of 10 (205g / 7,23oz), 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.