Shimano Sahara 500 FI vs Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI

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 Sedona 2500 HG FI
Spinning
63.40 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.18 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82 lbs
Weight245g / 8.64oz
Line retireve per crank91cm / 35.83 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €52.80
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500 HG FI
- Handle typeHandle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/290. 0.20/240, 0.25/160 lb/yds: 6/200, 8/140, 10/120
Conclusion
Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 500 FI, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (91cm / 35.83 inch) and maximum drag (4kg / 8.82 lbs). While Shimano Sahara 500 FI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Sahara 500 FI and Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI?
Shimano Sedona 2500 HG FI
- Designed with a light drag at 5.69 out of 10 (4kg / 8.82 lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
- 8.6 out of 10 (91cm / 35.83 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
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