SHIMANO Sahara Rear Drag Spinning Fishing Reel, Model 2018 review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
Brand | SHIMANO |
Material | Stainless Steel, Aluminum |
Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
Item Weight | 0.87 Pounds |
Fishing Line Type | Wire |
product features
- Spinning Fishing reel with Rear drag
- Gear ratio: 5.2:1, Weight: 9.0 ounce, Retrieve: Reversable
- Mono Line capacity (lbs/yd): 2/270, 4/140, 6/110
- Line Retrieve per crank: 27 inch
- Max drag force: 4.4 lbs, Bearings: 3 SUS and 1 RB
product description
More drag efficiency is the hallmark of the Shimano Sahara R rear drag spinning reel. Its rear-adjustable drag knob is located at the back of the reel, so you don't have to interfere with the line to make a quick adjustment. And the Sahara R also features Shimano fight in' drag II, which adds a rear strike lever that enables solid hook sets without losing your drag setting. Click the lever to the strike position to tighten up for hook setting, then flip it back to immediately return to the original drag setting to fight the fish in. As always, the Sahara R provides Shimano quality at an affordable price, with its graphite body and rotor, one-piece bail wire, durable cold-forged spool with smooth propulsion line management system, and 3+1 bearing system.
product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 7 x 6 x 4 inches; 13.92 Ounces
- Item model number : SH1000R
- Department : Unisex
- Date First Available : July 20, 2017
- Manufacturer : Pro-Motion Distributing - Direct
- ASIN : B073FC1QRQ
important information
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Questions about SHIMANO Sahara Rear Drag Spinning Fishing Reel, Model 2018
Q:
Can I get spare spool? And will the 2500 & 1000 spool interchange? The look identical.
Answer: My reels (1000) came with a spare spool so I don’t know if you can order one and you can not interchange 1000 and 2500. They are difficult sizes.
Answer: A spare spool came with my reel.
Answer: I have the shimano 1000 rd. Fantastic reel. Love it. It did come with a spare spool.
Answer: I got one with mine
Answer: Usually hard to find spares....and I don't know if they are interchangeable but suspect not.
Answer: Probably not as they are different sizes.
Answer: Cannot say they are interchangeable but the last 2 1000 I ordered came with extra spool. First time and I have gotten quite a few
Q:
Can I get spare spool? And will the 2500 & 1000 spool interchange? The look identical.
Answer: My reels (1000) came with a spare spool so I don’t know if you can order one and you can not interchange 1000 and 2500. They are difficult sizes.
Answer: A spare spool came with my reel.
Answer: I have the shimano 1000 rd. Fantastic reel. Love it. It did come with a spare spool.
Answer: I got one with mine
Answer: Usually hard to find spares....and I don't know if they are interchangeable but suspect not.
Answer: Probably not as they are different sizes.
Answer: Cannot say they are interchangeable but the last 2 1000 I ordered came with extra spool. First time and I have gotten quite a few
Q:
What quality or functional advantage does the Sahara have over the Spirex?
Answer: Way smoother..... i have a few of each and the Sahara is smoother and easier to retrieve with a fish on
Answer: I really don't know about the spirex but I've had similar reels in the past. The Sahara seems pretty well made with very good castabiliity with 20# braided line despite being made in China but as with the rear drag it's not as strong as front drag so if the spirex is cheaper, I'd be careful. The Sahara I believe has higher end gearing inside like the more expensive reels.
Answer: It doesn't go back to zero degrees so when the fish hits the line stays right there unlike the spirex
Q:
how many pounds of drag
Answer: I have not tested it with a scale but works fine for my 10lb and under lines...hope that helps
Q:
For how many pounds can it hold?
Answer: I fish with 8 lb braided line and it held just fine....
Answer: Depends on reel size, line size and rod
Q:
what is the line lbs and yards for the 4000R model?
Answer: Line lbs. on the 4000 is (Mono lbs. / Yds), 8/240, 10/200, 12/160. For PowerPro Line, 15/280, 30/170, 50/150.
Answer: Try that cloth line it has no memory and it's thinner so you can get a higher pound test
Q:
Where is this reel made?
Answer: It and/or the box it came in was made in Malaysia. It is printed on the bottom of the box but I cannot find it on the reel itself.
Answer: The reel is made in Malaysia
Answer: It’s premium models are made in Japan. Their second tier models are made in Malaysia. Given the price pint of this reel, I suspect that it is Malaysian made.
Answer: Mylasia. 1st tier are Japan,2nd tier Mylasia. Very good reel
Answer: I believe Malaysia. Fit and finish are quality.
Q:
is the handle on this reel universal from left to right?
Answer: Yes
Answer: Yes it is
Q:
este reel sirve para agua salada?
Q:
can I get a spare spool? will a 4000 fit a 2500?
Answer: I’m not sure if a 4000 will fit but the reel I bought came with a spare. One metal, one nylon.
Answer: Very doubtful. the 4000 and 2500 are different sizes.
Answer: I did NOT get extra spools with these reels. I did buy extra spools separately from Shimano website. Spools are NOT interchangeable between models. Each Sahara series has a unique spool size.
Q:
I have a Phoenix feather rod 6 to 10 pounds want to put a reel for drop shot what size is good for it ?
Answer: I think this reel is too big for that pole I would go one size down.
Answer: I'm not sure what drop shot is
Q:
Is this reel usable for salt water fishing
Answer: It could be , but the model I purchased is the 1000 model. It only takes up to 6 lb test, but Shimano makes a larger " Sahara" reel which would probably be more in line with saltwater fishing.
Answer: Depends on the size of fish and line strength. But IMO its more a fresh water reel.
Q:
Can a quick fire be added
Q:
I bought the 2500 and I didn’t get a spare spool am I suppose to get one?
Answer: I got a spare with my order.
Answer: I do not know, i got one with larger 4000 series rear drag reel, which is all i will use.
Answer: Not sure about that. Fantastic reel though!
Answer: Mine did
Q:
how big in Inches Shimano 4000 ?
Answer: I have a SHIMANO 25OO which is a step smaller than the 4000. It works fine for walleyes and northerns up to 30". I also have a SYMETRE 4000 which is 6-3/4" in length. It's built for larger fish and thus longer and heavier. Still a great reel though.
Answer: Agree totally with Charlie! Got all 3 sizes, A+ at this price.
Answer: The height of the reel body is 4.5”(5” at the highest point for the bail wire).
Q:
line lb/yd on the 2500 &3000?
Answer: My husband uses 6lb test and 150 yards on his shimano 2500. Hope this helps.
Q:
Does the reel look like in the picture?
Answer: No. The picture is a front drag.
Answer: no. that is not rear drag
Answer: Yes
Answer: No, The picture is wrong. The correct one is equipped with Rear drag.
Answer: No. The picture shows a front drag reel,
Answer: Not that picture. Reel is very smooth but it is heavy compared to similar front drag models.
Answer: No, this does not look like the rear drag model.
Answer: I have the rear drag one so I'm not sure
Answer: Yes
Q:
Is this mew or reconditioned?
Answer: The reel was brad new and works great
Answer: Purchased 4 all new
Answer: New and excellent.
Answer: New
Answer: New
Answer: New
Q:
Can I get spare spool? And will the 2500 & 1000 spool interchange? The look identical.
Answer: My reels (1000) came with a spare spool so I don’t know if you can order one and you can not interchange 1000 and 2500. They are difficult sizes.
Answer: A spare spool came with my reel.
Answer: I have the shimano 1000 rd. Fantastic reel. Love it. It did come with a spare spool.
Answer: I got one with mine
Answer: Usually hard to find spares....and I don't know if they are interchangeable but suspect not.
Answer: Probably not as they are different sizes.
Answer: Cannot say they are interchangeable but the last 2 1000 I ordered came with extra spool. First time and I have gotten quite a few
Q:
Can I get spare spool? And will the 2500 & 1000 spool interchange? The look identical.
Answer: My reels (1000) came with a spare spool so I don’t know if you can order one and you can not interchange 1000 and 2500. They are difficult sizes.
Answer: A spare spool came with my reel.
Answer: I have the shimano 1000 rd. Fantastic reel. Love it. It did come with a spare spool.
Answer: I got one with mine
Answer: Usually hard to find spares....and I don't know if they are interchangeable but suspect not.
Answer: Probably not as they are different sizes.
Answer: Cannot say they are interchangeable but the last 2 1000 I ordered came with extra spool. First time and I have gotten quite a few
Q:
Is it a fast retrevie
Answer: Pretty fast
Answer: 5.2 to 1 is fairly fast, and it’s also super smooth
Q:
Does the bail self center to prepare for casting?
Answer: No, it does not. This is not a trigger system.
Q:
I purchased 4000 model and it came with one spool only. Is this how they come?
Answer: My 3000 came with two spools. You’d have to read the description on the 4000.
Answer: Yes, I received one spool. Unfortunately, they don't come with a spare spool. From past experience, spare spools aren't usually included and are usually hard to locate when you want to purchase one. But, Shimano reels are very reliable.
Answer: Yes,
Q:
Can I get a deep spool for this reel?
Answer: It comes with a spare spool, however I don't know if you can get a deep spool.
Q:
Is this reel a different color than the Sahara front drag?
Answer: Mine looks like the picture
Q:
¿ can i use it in salt water?
Answer: Yes
Q:
Can I get spare spool? And will the 2500 & 1000 spool interchange? The look identical.
Answer: My reels (1000) came with a spare spool so I don’t know if you can order one and you can not interchange 1000 and 2500. They are difficult sizes.
Answer: A spare spool came with my reel.
Answer: I have the shimano 1000 rd. Fantastic reel. Love it. It did come with a spare spool.
Answer: I got one with mine
Answer: Usually hard to find spares....and I don't know if they are interchangeable but suspect not.
Answer: Probably not as they are different sizes.
Answer: Cannot say they are interchangeable but the last 2 1000 I ordered came with extra spool. First time and I have gotten quite a few
Q:
Can I get spare spool? And will the 2500 & 1000 spool interchange? The look identical.
Answer: My reels (1000) came with a spare spool so I don’t know if you can order one and you can not interchange 1000 and 2500. They are difficult sizes.
Answer: A spare spool came with my reel.
Answer: I have the shimano 1000 rd. Fantastic reel. Love it. It did come with a spare spool.
Answer: I got one with mine
Answer: Usually hard to find spares....and I don't know if they are interchangeable but suspect not.
Answer: Probably not as they are different sizes.
Answer: Cannot say they are interchangeable but the last 2 1000 I ordered came with extra spool. First time and I have gotten quite a few
Q:
What are Sahara gears made of?
Q:
What is the line lb/yard on the 2500 vs the 3000?
Answer: Braided 20ib works nice on mine.
Q:
Capacidad de arratre del carreto
Q:
Does this reel have 'infinite anti-reverse'? Some reels only stop in one position when anti reverse is engaged.
Answer: Anti reverse has a little on/off switch. If you select on, the reel will not go backwards at all. It’s handy for holding the rod in one hand and a net in the other. Drag still works if fish decides to run.
Answer: The infinite anti-reverse is a nice feature I appreciate. The leverage on the handle changes with the angle, so the pressure needed to flip the bail wire will vary with position, as well. This is generally true for reels with this feature.
Answer: Yes it does. You will not be disappointed with this reel.
Answer: It stops where you stop it
Answer: Yes, it has infinite anti-reverse
Q:
Does this have the fighting drag?.. its hard to tell by the pic
Answer: Yes, and I love it. Wasn’t sure I needed this feature. Bobber-doggin Oregon rivers is a great way to catch snags and lose tackle.
Answer: It has the bait setting quick drag but real is very nice you'll enjoy it.
Answer: yes it does.
Answer: Yes it does.
Q:
Does the reel look like in the picture?
Answer: No. The picture is a front drag.
Answer: no. that is not rear drag
Answer: Yes
Answer: No, The picture is wrong. The correct one is equipped with Rear drag.
Answer: No. The picture shows a front drag reel,
Answer: Not that picture. Reel is very smooth but it is heavy compared to similar front drag models.
Answer: No, this does not look like the rear drag model.
Answer: I have the rear drag one so I'm not sure
Answer: Yes
Q:
Why doesnt this model come in 500 ultra light
Answer: Manufacturers choice
Q:
Is this reel usable for salt water fishing
Answer: It could be , but the model I purchased is the 1000 model. It only takes up to 6 lb test, but Shimano makes a larger " Sahara" reel which would probably be more in line with saltwater fishing.
Answer: Depends on the size of fish and line strength. But IMO its more a fresh water reel.
Q:
Is reel good for salmon fishing?
Answer: I don't salmon fish but use this reel in Florida for seatrout and snook fishing. I love the reel. Rear drag is the way to go.
Answer: Bank fishing salmon or steelhead on big rivers with the 4000 on an Okinawa, on medium or smaller rivers with the 2500 and Lamiglas.
Answer: I have the 2500 series. A bot light but excellent reel
Q:
What are the difference between 3000SR & 4000R ?
Answer: the main difference is the size - the 4000 is bigger. 2nd the line capacity. The 3000SR has a shallow spool (s=shallow). The 4000 has a Deep spool (more line capacity).
Answer: S means "shallow", small capacity respect to the standard and R "rear" is referred to the drag system
Q:
Do you guys know where I can find parts for this reel? My rear drag knob fell off and got lost. Googled, but can't find anything.
Answer: Look for description then look on amazon
Q:
What are the difference between sahara rd and the super gt rd ?
Answer: Dear Laura,
Q:
Can I get spare spool? And will the 2500 & 1000 spool interchange? The look identical.
Answer: My reels (1000) came with a spare spool so I don’t know if you can order one and you can not interchange 1000 and 2500. They are difficult sizes.
Answer: A spare spool came with my reel.
Answer: I have the shimano 1000 rd. Fantastic reel. Love it. It did come with a spare spool.
Answer: I got one with mine
Answer: Usually hard to find spares....and I don't know if they are interchangeable but suspect not.
Answer: Probably not as they are different sizes.
Answer: Cannot say they are interchangeable but the last 2 1000 I ordered came with extra spool. First time and I have gotten quite a few
Q:
Capacidadvde arrasrtre del carrete
Product reviews of SHIMANO Sahara Rear Drag Spinning Fishing Reel, Model 2018
Seib Razib : Good reel, smooth, no extra spool.
Good reel, nice and smooth. Bummer about only one spool for the US market and the European version comes with 2... oh well. It casts very well and handles big fish with light line, the first day I caught a 30+lbs freshwater drum on 6lb mono line. Fun! The drag was easy to use brought in the fish with ease. Only giving 4 stars because of the no extra spool. When I purchased the 2500-r a couple of years ago (lost it in a fire with all my fishing equipment) it came with and extra one, but not this reel. Just FYI.
Amazon Customer : Good service
Great product and good price
Client d'Amazon : Légèreté
Moulinet léger et performant
Eric B. : Run forest run
The reel completely fell apart after a day of fishing the drag is cheap and doesn’t run smooth , cheesy reel if you catch goldfish in a pond and don’t need a smooth drag than this is for you
Vittorio : Qualità/prezzo scarso...
Io personalmente lo trovo poco pratico.. il filo si aggroviglia ovunque ...dentro la bobina sul manico ..sul corpo del mulinello ...sinceramente deluso soprattutto per il costo... NON LO CONSIGLIO..!!!
Client d'Amazon : Légèreté
Moulinet léger et performant
fishrich62 : ok
everything you buy gets made cheeper every year as we all know its about saving money
Chuck : Beautiful Reel
Smooth as silk. Drag is so easy to adjust while fighting fish. Got an an identical spare spool which was a surprise. Double check this since this is for the 1000R. I have higher end Shimano reels (Sustain, Baitrunner) and this model seems to be very high quality. What a bargain. I am going to get the 4000R as well.
nikolai : Gerne wieder
Perfekt
Don : Lightweight and ergonomic
Great reel smooth not expensive. Great price very happy. Love the extra spool .
Salvatore lacagnina : Ottimo
Ottimo articolo, unico inconveniente che non posso fissare in blocco la levetta quando viene riposto nella sacca
Remedios cancelas : Su manejo
Es muy pequeño y manejable para pesca de pez
Charlie : Very smooth
Excellent real for the money. Very smooth operation.
Remedios cancelas : Su manejo
Es muy pequeño y manejable para pesca de pez
dishpropat : My current favorite reel
Love the "fightin drag". Balance is decent. Weight is acceptable for a rear drag reel.
It's nice to see shimano selling better quality reels again.
Still miss my symetre that I lost in the river.
CHARLES F. LOUCKS 111 : Fast arrival.Love that.
Great product,smooth and nice . Works just great.
Brad Reading : do not buy
10 dollar reel
Alicja Pilarska : Super
It is good
Jeep Daddy : Nice quality, but heavier than expected.
I ordered the 1000 and found it to be larger and heavier than I expected. Good quality but not a good ultra light reel. Better for a light action rod.
Isabel : Como me esperava genial, Gracias
Si mucho. Perfecto para pescar en mar.
François tasse : Livraison très long
Très long a avoir mes super merci
dishpropat : My current favorite reel
Love the "fightin drag". Balance is decent. Weight is acceptable for a rear drag reel.
It's nice to see shimano selling better quality reels again.
Still miss my symetre that I lost in the river.
gary sibley : Class
Twin drag
keith gutierrez : Great reel
Great reel!!! I bought two of them
kyle taylor : Can't beat it for the price!
Its a nice reel!
kyle taylor : Can't beat it for the price!
Its a nice reel!
Richard S. : Great reel
This Is a great performing reel. It is as smooth as silk.
Jack Ricketts : Fisherman’s Source.com…Awesome!!!
The reel is Great but the Seller Totally Awesome!!!!
Meloni Marco : Mulinello 1000 shimano
Perfetto, mulinello 1000 Shimano nient'altro da aggiungere .
joe porter : Great reel for t he money.
Great little reel very well finished reel looks a lot more expensive, great value highly recommended.
Amazon Customer : Very nice reel
The usual quality that we have become accustomed to from Shimano. Would have liked a shallow match spool but that is only my preference and is not intended as to be a fault in any way. A very nice reel and very smooth.
Amazon Customer : Nice reel
Used it a few times now and it is spot on.
Amazon Customer : Very nice reel
The usual quality that we have become accustomed to from Shimano. Would have liked a shallow match spool but that is only my preference and is not intended as to be a fault in any way. A very nice reel and very smooth.
Geppetto : Wish I would’ve gotten the right reel
Wish I would’ve gotten the right reel
Client d'Amazon : Légèreté
Moulinet léger et performant
AaA : buono
per le mie esigenze un buon mulinello. Capacita diam 0,20 circa 240mt
Contrariamente a quanto dichiarato dal venditore (ho chiesto direttamente con mail), mi è arrivato con bobina di riserva.
Mimi : Top
Wie zu erwarten,schnurrt wie ein Kätzchen.
Amazon Customer : ????????????
Hallo zusammen,
ich bin sehr erfreut über den Artikel.
Lieben Gruß Stefan
Chuck : Beautiful Reel
Smooth as silk. Drag is so easy to adjust while fighting fish. Got an an identical spare spool which was a surprise. Double check this since this is for the 1000R. I have higher end Shimano reels (Sustain, Baitrunner) and this model seems to be very high quality. What a bargain. I am going to get the 4000R as well.
Dakota : Great reel.
Really like this reel. One of my favorites. The rear drag comes in handy if you hook into a larger than expected fish. May buy another one.
John Neary Anker : The only one with a 'wah wah' bar for variable drag on the fly
Oh boy!. Can't figure out how they can make such a fine piece of equipment for this price. The killer app is the rear operated drag knob with a separate 'wah-wah' bar to ease or tighten drag on the fly while fighting the fish.
Jen L : Excellent craftsmanship
Excited to try it out when we're able to start fishing!
Meloni Marco : Mulinello 1000 shimano
Perfetto, mulinello 1000 Shimano nient'altro da aggiungere .
Olred : Spare spool for European market, not U.S.
Just received so I haven’t used it yet. Very smooth and good feel. Be aware that US market doesn’t come with a spare spool. Not a deal breaker but would have been nice if it were made more apparent in the write up.
Geppetto : Wish I would’ve gotten the right reel
Wish I would’ve gotten the right reel
Richard L. Smith : Love the “fighting” drag.
Very smooth action. Works as well or better than more expensive reels. Love the “fighting” drag. Well positioned and very useful
Deb Barrett : Looks to meet expectations
Looked good but it was a gift and I do not know yet if it was a successful gift
Howard Thomason : Great shimano
Very good reel.
Amazon Customer : We have more then two!
My husband loves this reel! We have two!
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