Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R vs Daiwa Ninja LT 3000D-CX

Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R, Spinning reel with rear drag
Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R
Spinning
29.70 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.99 out of 10
Ergonomics2 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight320g / 11.29oz
Line retireve per crank76cm / 29.92 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €49.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500 DH
  • Handle typeDouble handle
  • Drag typeRead drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/290. 0.20/240, 0.25/160
Daiwa Ninja LT, 3000D-C, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10219-301
Daiwa Ninja LT
Spinning
64.10 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.92 out of 10
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €45.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000D-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150

Conclusion

Daiwa Ninja LT 3000D-CX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and weight (230g / 8,11oz). While Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa Ninja LT 3000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R and Daiwa Ninja LT?

Daiwa Ninja LT 3000D-CX

  • With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
  • With a score like 8.47 out of 10 (230g / 8,11oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.