Daiwa BG MQ 20000X vs Shimano Sahara 3000S R
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Daiwa BG MQ
Seafishing
55.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.71 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag20kg / 44.09lbs
Weight860g / 30.34oz
Line retireve per crank134 centimeter / 52.76 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSeafishing
- Price range~ €214.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size20000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/300

Shimano Sahara 3000S R
Spinning
38.50 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.99 out of 10
Ergonomics4.07 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight280g / 9.87oz
Line retireve per crank76cm / 29.92 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €49.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000 S
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeRead drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/290. 0.20/240, 0.25/160
Conclusion
Daiwa BG MQ 20000X clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 3000S R, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (20kg / 44,09lbs) and total score (5.59 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 3000S R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa BG MQ 20000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa BG MQ and Shimano Sahara 3000S R?
Daiwa BG MQ 20000X
- With a drag score of 10 out of 10 (20kg / 44,09lbs), the reel is built to handle serious pressure from large saltwater predators
Shimano Sahara 3000S R
- The reel brings in line quickly with its 8 out of 10 (5.2:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
- With a score like 8.13 out of 10 (280g / 9.87oz), 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 5.86 out of 10 (76cm / 29.92 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles
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