Shimano Sahara 1000 R vs Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX

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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

Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A

Multireels

600 Hga Lc / Right Handx

67.70 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.59 out of 10

Ergonomics5.99 out of 10

Gear ratio6.3:1

Maximum drag10.8kg / 23,81lbs

Weight484g / 17.07oz

Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €179.00
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size600 HGA LC
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/274

Conclusion

Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 1000 R, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.59 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch). While Shimano Sahara 1000 R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 1000 R and Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A?

Shimano Sahara 1000 R

The reel brings in line quickly with its 8 out of 10 (5.2:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing

Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX

At a maximum drag of 10,8kg / 23,81lbs (scoring 5 out of 10), the reel has a modest drag setup which is enough for smaller fish or relaxed situations where finesse matters more
With a high retrieve rate of 9.07 out of 10 (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.