Shimano Sahara 500 FI vs Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX

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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 Tekota 600 Line Counter A

Multireels

600 Hga Lc / Right Handx

67.70 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.59 out of 10

Ergonomics5.99 out of 10

Gear ratio6.3:1

Maximum drag10.8kg / 23,81lbs

Weight484g / 17.07oz

Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €179.00
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size600 HGA LC
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/274

Conclusion

Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.59 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 500 FI and Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A?

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

Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX

At a maximum drag of 10,8kg / 23,81lbs (scoring 5 out of 10), the reel has a modest drag setup which is enough for smaller fish or relaxed situations where finesse matters more
With a high retrieve rate of 9.07 out of 10 (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.