Penn Squall II Conventional 30-Right handX vs Shimano Sahara 500 FI
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Penn Squall II Conventional
Multireels
55.50 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.54 out of 10
Ergonomics5.91 out of 10
Gear ratio6:1:1
Maximum drag11.3kg / 24,91lbs
Weight535g / 18.87oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings7
Technical Specifications
- BrandPENN
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €161.90
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size30
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationRight
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 400/0.4

Shimano Sahara 500 FI
Spinning
44.20 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.52 lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank69cm / 27.17 inch
Ball bearings4 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €62.00
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size500
- Handle typeHandle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.20/110 lb/yds: 2/190. 4/100, 6/60
Conclusion
Penn Squall II Conventional 30-Right handX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch) and total score (5.55 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Squall II Conventional 30-Right handX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Penn Squall II Conventional and Shimano Sahara 500 FI?
Penn Squall II Conventional 30-Right handX
- With a high retrieve rate of 9.47 out of 10 (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
Shimano Sahara 500 FI
- A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
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