Shimano Sahara 2500 R vs Daiwa BG MQ 20000X
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Shimano Sahara 2500 R
Spinning
38.50 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.96 out of 10
Ergonomics4.08 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight275g / 9.70oz
Line retireve per crank76cm / 29.92 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €47.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeRead drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/290. 0.20/240, 0.25/160

Daiwa BG MQ
Seafishing
55.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.71 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag20kg / 44.09lbs
Weight860g / 30.34oz
Line retireve per crank134 centimeter / 52.76 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSeafishing
- Price range~ €214.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size20000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/300
Conclusion
Daiwa BG MQ 20000X clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 2500 R, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (20kg / 44,09lbs) and total score (5.59 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 2500 R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa BG MQ 20000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 2500 R and Daiwa BG MQ?
Shimano Sahara 2500 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
- With a score like 8.17 out of 10 (275g / 9.70oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.86 out of 10 (76cm / 29.92 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles
Daiwa BG MQ 20000X
- With a drag score of 10 out of 10 (20kg / 44,09lbs), the reel is built to handle serious pressure from large saltwater predators
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