Shimano Sedona 500 FI vs Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R
Shimano Sedona 500 FI
Spinning
54.70 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.6:1
Maximum drag3kg / 7 lbs
Weight180g / 6.3oz
Line retireve per crank69cm / 27 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 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 Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R
Spinning
37.00 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics2 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight335g / 11.82oz
Line retireve per crank91cm / 35.83 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €51.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000 SS DH HG
- Handle typeDouble handle
- Drag typeRead drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.25/260. 0.30/180, 0.35/130
Conclusion
Shimano Sedona 500 FI clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R, offering significantly better performance in weight (180g / 6.3oz) and ergonomics (6.4 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Sedona 500 FI is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Sedona 500 FI and Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R?
Shimano Sedona 500 FI
- Designed with a light drag at 5 out of 10 (3kg / 7 lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
- With a score like 8.8 out of 10 (180g / 6.3oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
Shimano Sahara 3000 SS DH HG R
- 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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