SHIMANO Sahara FI Spinning Reels review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	SHIMANO
Material	Aluminum
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Color	Multicolor
Handle Material	Aluminum, Aluminum, Aluminum, Aluminum
Item Weight	4 Ounces
Bearing Material	Aluminum

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Gear ratio: 6.0:1
Line capacity (lb/yds): 6/230, 8/170, 10/140
Line Retrieve per crank (in/cm): 36 in / 91 centimeter
Max. drag force: 20 lbs / 9 kg, Ballbearings: 4and 1
Weight: 8.80 ounce / 250 gramm

product description

The most competitive performance doesn't have to be at a high price. The Shimano Sahara FI Spinning Reel is just the example of that! This affordable reel boasts its 5-bearing drag system (4BB + 1RB), available in a range of sizes with a maximum of 7-24 lb. of drag. It features Hagane Gear and Body for superb rigidity against aggressive fish, without compromising its lightweight properties, and X-Ship Technology for more durability with frictionless and improved performance. It also features a G-Free Body to re-orient center of gravity to enhance comfort and reduce fatigue during a long day of fishing.

product details

Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 29, 2018
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Shimano
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07KZCXQTB

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Questions about SHIMANO Sahara FI Spinning Reels

What specific type of freshwater line is recommended for this reel?

Answer: There is no one specific type of freshwater line, depending on the species you are targeting while fishing and the size of the reel the line type will vary. This reel is suitable to use monofilament, braid or flourocarbon.

Answer: I use 30 Lb braid w 20 lb leader w no problem. With monofilament, anything 20 lb test or under would be fine.

Does it have anti- reverse ?

Answer: Yes.

Where could I buy an extra spool?

Answer: If not Amazon, try Shimano themselves.

What is the arrow on the side of the spool for?

Is this the 2017 version?

Answer: I’m not really sure how to check that I bought this in 2018 and it does function well you have to make sure when you wind the line on it it’s good and tight and sits for a few days because when you cast it it will peel off more and tends to get tangled once in a while till the line is tight and broken in

Is handle reversible?

Answer: Yes

Answer: Yes it is

Answer: Yes

Can i safely put 20lb kastking flurocarbon line on my new sahara 3000 with 7ft medium fast rod, or that too much?

Answer: Technically, you can and the reel is plenty strong to handle it, but that's a large diameter line for a 3000 and you may get 70 yds at best. 10lb braid with 30lb fluorocarbon leader works great with this reel.

Answer: You could, but wouldn't get much line on the spool, most will put main line as braid and use a flouro leader (last 2-3 ft)

Answer: I would not go above 12lb line .

Does this reel have carbon fiber drag disks or some other type?

Does it have a reverse switch?

Answer: No

Is this reel saltwater safe?

Answer: No

Is ok to use salt water?

Answer: I would think it would be OK, but I'm not sure. I would email Shimano just to make sure.

Product reviews of SHIMANO Sahara FI Spinning Reels

Albert Lada : My favorite reel

My first and favorite reel. Had it for a couple of months and used it only a few times but super smooth casts, light weight and the perfect size for catching bass

Tchang : Perfect budget reel

Love this reel. Super smooth casting and drag. I wanted a stradic but opted for this instead and it sure doesn't disappoint.

Amazon Customer : s nice reel like it & it

it,s nice reel like it & it,s light

Brandon : Awesome Shimano reel

Super smooth and amazing feel

Amazon Customer : Very nice reel

Great value for the money. Very smooth. Nice reel.

Peter : I have different shimano reel, stradic; strdic i4+ ...

I have different shimano reel, stradic; strdic i4+ and sustain, compare to those, this sahara is worth for the price, special for the beginner. I bought this for a gift, and I have tried it, it is smooth enough.

Madgosh : Shimano Sahara 3000 HG FI

Great reel with great price. Shimano makes great reels at all price points. Only wished the reel had reverse retrieve.

bsufan82642 : Great value

Excellent reel for the money! Smooth drag and overall exceptional performance.

Ian Wilson : One of my go to reels!

I wasn't a very avid fisherman until recently, and then I learned the difference between a good reel and a cheap reel. This reel has very fluid movement and can cast the distance. I definitely enjoy this reel because of how big and how easy it is to adjust on the go and how fine tuned you can make this! Haven't pulled in the monster yet, but will someday soon! Definitely has good action and slow enough reel to attract bass, crappie, and catfish!

Steve : Extremely smooth reel. Great price

I bought this reel a few days ago and so far i love it. The reel is smooth like butter and for the price you can’t beat it. I recommend this reel to anyone.

ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ ROMERO : Perfecto

Muy bueno

MB : A good Stradic substitute

Shamano’s pricing has gotten out of control. I like the Stradic but am not going to pay $250 for a reel that doesn’t last any longer than those less expensive. The Sahara is around $80 and lasts just as long (for those that abuse their stuff!). A good choice for a midpriced reel.

Samuel Crandall : This is an awesome reel. If you fish alot Inshore

This is an awesome reel. If you fish alot Inshore, this is a good reel that is sealed and water resistant. Have it paired with a Shimano Sojurn. Would recommend.

chris : Five Stars

I love it

MB : A good Stradic substitute

Amazon Customer : los utilizo para soft bait lures

Excelent

MB : A good Stradic substitute

Aaron Welliver : Great reel for fishing in the lake behind my house

Great reel for fishing in the lake behind my house, caught a 7lb Bass the first time I used it!

Big-D : Light weight

Good value for the money, smooth as silk.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

small but powerful reel.

duckblind58 : Awesome reel

Love these reels, Sahara reels are smooth great price.

Andrew : Five Stars

great price! only used it a few times but it did just fine fighting salmon.

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