Shimano Sahara 500 FI vs Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX

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

Shimano 21 Sahara FJ
Spinning
64.90 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.2 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight240g / 8.47oz
Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch
Ball bearings5
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €63.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500SHGFJ
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/120
Conclusion
Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (91 centimeter / 35.83 inch) and maximum drag (4kg / 8,82lbs). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 500 FI and Shimano 21 Sahara FJ?
Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX
- Designed with a light drag at 5.69 out of 10 (4kg / 8,82lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
- 8.6 out of 10 (91 centimeter / 35.83 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
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