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Model TD Code | Description | Inches Per Crank | Gear Ratio | Mono/Fluoro Line Cap. (lb test/yds) | PowerPro Line Cap. (lb test/yds) | Max Drag (lb) | Ball Bearings | Weight (oz) | Price |
SH2500FI SHM-3223 | Sahara 2500 FI Spinning Reel | 29 | 5.0:1 | 6/200 8/140 10/120 | 10/150 15/145 30/100 | 20 | 4+1 | 8.8 | $84.99 USD | ||
The Shimano Sahara 2500 FI Spinning Reel is a part of Shimano's powerful new Sahara Spinning Reel Series, offering unparalleled durability at an incredible value. Incorporating X-Ship and HAGANE Gearing in a G-Free Body, the Sahara offers value and performance that will appeal to beginner and advanced anglers alike.
The cold-forged, HAGANE Gear provides unmatched durability and smoothness. The HAGANE Gear is produced by applying nearly 200 tons of pressure to the raw metal. This technology is unlike any other in the world, and requires no cutting work, forging a high-precision gear with micron accuracy in a single process.
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The drag is so smooth. Whether I've got a Crappie, Bass, or a 10 lb Catfish, the drag is smooth. The retrieve is Shimano quality. I've never turned the handle on a Shimano I didn't like.
I can't believe I got this quality at this price point
- Fit and finish
- Drag
- Smoothness
- Holds adequate amount of line and smooth retrieve
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- Very smooth retrieve and casting; drag also very smooth.
- But wish it had reverse switch for light tackle lake trolling.
Took it apart,and shocked at all the plastic and cheap pot metal.
Returned it for another.
After a season of use,they both caught nice sized largemouth bass,and giant bowfin,and both worked great,with the exception that the reel lip makes long casting any distance difficult unless the spool is filled....much less,and I'm talking a minute amount less....and distance suffers.
Food for thought.... I also bought Shimano FX reels and a Sienna,which are the same reels just rebranded....and they're the same reel basically as the Sahara,just a couple less bearings.
All in all...they serve their purpose,but for me,when the time comes to replace them,I'll stick with the $22 FX models which are just as smooth and catch fish just as well.
The Sahara model is a outstanding reel for surf spinning or fresh water whit a solid reputation of performance and quality.
In special when you fish in water whit big and strong fish near shore line.
Low weight, very god recovery line rate and strong drag.
- Price and performance.
- Nothing.
Hands down by far the best ultralite 1000 series reel I ever bought.
I never truely loved a freshwater reel since my quantum snapshots...... But, this reel makes me totally forget about them.......
Smooth as glass, great line lay, quiet, and good drag...... Line never gets caught under the spool....
- Great reel at any price. Great price too
- Great reel for the price
- Smooth Drag
- Looks good
- Cast a mile
- Lightweight, powerful drag, good price
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