Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R vs Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R

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Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R

Seafishing

71.80 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.66 out of 10

Ergonomics5.5 out of 10

Gear ratio4.9:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight630g / 22.22oz

Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch

Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €199.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size-
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/300

Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R

Spinning

29.70 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.99 out of 10

Ergonomics2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs

Weight320g / 11.29oz

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 size2500 DH
Handle typeDouble handle
Drag typeRead drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/290. 0.20/240, 0.25/160

Conclusion

Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (15kg / 33,07lbs) and total score (7.18 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R and Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R?

Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R

Scoring 8 out of 10 (15kg / 33,07lbs), the reel delivers reliable, smooth resistance when targeting strong fighters like snapper or pollock
Scoring 8.2 out of 10 (630g / 22,22oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain

Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R

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