Mitchell 300 4000X vs Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R

Mitchell 300

Spinning

4000x

55.70 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.92 out of 10

Ergonomics6.11 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag6.4kg / 14,11lbs

Weight268g / 9.45oz

Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandMITCHELL
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €45.50
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil-

Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R

Spinning

37.00 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics2 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs

Weight335g / 11.82oz

Line retireve per crank91cm / 35.83 inch

Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €51.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000 SS DH HG
Handle typeDouble handle
Drag typeRead drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.25/260. 0.30/180, 0.35/130

Conclusion

Mitchell 300 4000X clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R, offering significantly better performance in weight (268g / 9,45oz) and ergonomics (6.11 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Mitchell 300 4000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Mitchell 300 and Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R?

Mitchell 300 4000X

Designed with a light drag at 5.69 out of 10 (6,4kg / 14,11lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
With a score like 8.21 out of 10 (268g / 9,45oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.