Shimano Sahara 500 FI vs Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000
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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

Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000
Multireels
73.80 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.73 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio3.2:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight1230g / 43.39oz
Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch
Ball bearings3
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €622.90
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size-
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationRight
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/300
Conclusion
Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000 clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (15kg / 33,07lbs) and total score (7.38 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000 is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 500 FI and Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000?
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
- With a score like 8.83 out of 10 (175g / 6.17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- Landing a score of 8 out of 10 (4 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency
Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000
- With a serious drag score of 9.2 out of 10 (15kg / 33,07lbs), this reel is made to stop big carp in their tracks, even in rough terrain or tight swims
- With a retrieve score of 5.43 out of 10 (68 centimeter / 26.77 inch), this reel takes its timeand gives full control during delicate retrieves
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