Daiwa 24 TANACOM S 500J (U) vs Shimano Sahara FJ C 3000X

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Daiwa 24 TANACOM S 500J (U)

Multireels

86.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio3.58:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight800g / 28219oz

Line retireve per crank55 centimeter / 21654 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €599.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size-
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/500

Shimano Sahara FJ

Spinning

65.40 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability7 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

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
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/210

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 TANACOM S 500J (U) clearly outshines Shimano Sahara FJ C 3000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (8.6 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara FJ C 3000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 TANACOM S 500J (U) is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 TANACOM S 500J (U) and Shimano Sahara FJ?

Shimano Sahara FJ C 3000X

With a score like 8.4 out of 10 (240g / 8,47oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.43 out of 10 (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles