Shimano Sahara 500 FI vs Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L

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Shimano Sahara 500 FI

Spinning

44.20 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.52 lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank69cm / 27.17 inch

Ball bearings4 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €62.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size500
Handle typeHandle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.20/110 lb/yds: 2/190. 4/100, 6/60

Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L

Multireels

92.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.99 out of 10

Gear ratio6.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight485g / 17108oz

Line retireve per crank103 centimeter / 40551 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €499.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size15
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (103 centimeter / 40551 inch). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 500 FI and Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L?

Shimano Sahara 500 FI

A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups

Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L

A drag score of 6.03 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs) means you’re covered for most average carp battles without overthinking it
With a high retrieve rate of 9.53 out of 10 (103 centimeter / 40551 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.