Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R vs Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2500DX

Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R, Spinning reel with rear drag
Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R
Spinning
37.00 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics2 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight335g / 11.82oz
Line retireve per crank91cm / 35.83 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €51.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000 SS DH HG
  • Handle typeDouble handle
  • Drag typeRead drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.25/260. 0.30/180, 0.35/130
Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT, 2500D, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10610-250
Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT
Spinning
82.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.6 out of 10
Ergonomics6.35 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight195g / 6.88oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €179.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2500DX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and weight (195g / 6,88oz). While Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2500DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R and Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT?

Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2500DX

  • With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
  • With a score like 8.7 out of 10 (195g / 6,88oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.