Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R vs Shimano Sahara 2500 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 R
Spinning
38.50 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.96 out of 10
Ergonomics4.08 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight275g / 9.70oz
Line retireve per crank76cm / 29.92 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €47.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500
- Handle typeSingle 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 R, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (15kg / 33,07lbs) and total score (7.18 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 2500 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 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
Shimano Sahara 2500 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
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