Shimano Sahara 1000 R vs Daiwa BG 3000X

Shimano Sahara 1000 R, Spinning reel with rear drag
Shimano Sahara 1000 R
Spinning
36.20 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.94 out of 10
Ergonomics4.15 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight255g / 9.00oz
Line retireve per crank69cm / 27.17 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €46.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeRead drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/170. 0.20/140, 0.25/90
Daiwa BG, 3000, left and right hand, Sea Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10460-300
Daiwa BG
Spinning
68.30 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.74 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.6:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight305g / 10.76oz
Line retireve per crank95 centimeter / 37.4 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €98.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/220

Conclusion

Daiwa BG 3000X clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 1000 R, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (95 centimeter / 37.4 inch) and durability (7.74 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 1000 R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa BG 3000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 1000 R and Daiwa BG?

Daiwa BG 3000X

  • A high retrieve rate of 9 out of 10 (95 centimeter / 37.4 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly
  • Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
Shimano Sahara 1000 R vs Daiwa BG 3000X - Fishingbenchmark