The Sahara front drag reel range combines modern design with many of Shimano’s best technical features. Perfect for many freshwater and in-shore saltwater methods, this is a classy mid-priced reel offering durable performance and versatility. One look tells you the Sahara is a reel that means business. The classy look is more than matched by the impressive range of technology in a combination that belies the remarkably affordable price. Featuring the classic black and gold colours, the Sahara is whisper quiet, ultra smooth and it you prefer to play fish by back winding, there is an anti-reverse facility to complement the slick front drag. With a large range of model options available, the Sahara completely redefines reels in this price bracket and never fails to impress. The first thing youll notice when using the Sahara is how smooth, quiet and deceptively powerful it is when rotating, especially when playing fish under pressure. This is due to a combination of HAGANE Gear, X-SHIP and Silent Drive. This technical trilogy is usually found on Shimanos higher priced reels, and is an unexpected bonus for all Sahara owners. Use the reel on even the lightest lure rods and youll appreciate the balance of the G-Free body. Place the largest 5000 size on a heavy lure or feeder rod and youll appreciate the extra strength of the direct screw in handle and smooth casting performance of the AR-C spool with Varispeed II oscillation. If you fish ultra finesse methods, check out the miniature 500 size, or the slightly bigger 1000 model. For light and medium lure, float and feeder fishing the mid-sized 2000, 2500 and 3000 are a delight to use. The 4000 is a great heavy lure and mid-range feeder reel and the 5000 is a powerhouse that inspires confidence. Its your choice! HAGANE HAGANE is a Shimano reel design concept created to withstand continual use and extreme abuse. HAGANE is an innovation with built-in toughness and durability that works alongside Shimano’s precision engineering. HAGANE is for all anglers. HAGANE GEAR The HAGANE Drive Gear is produced by Shimanos coldforging technology, without the need for additional machining. This delivers a longlasting smoothness, strength, lightness and power at the very heart of the reel. Traditional diecast, machined gears are less durable under heavy loads. X SHIP X SHIP provides improved gear durability. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. This increased support allows the gears to stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. X-Ship technology also eliminates the friction between the spool shaft and gear to further benefit anglers with enhanced casting performance and casting distance of lighter lures. SILENTDRIVE The basic design of the entire body and drive-related parts were reviewed one by one to reduce minute rattles, gaps, and shaking between parts down to the smallest detail. It provides smooth and quiet reel rotation. G FREE BODY G FREE BODY technology has been developed to shift the reel’s center of gravity closer to the rod. By moving the center of gravity closer to the anglers hand, the G FREE BODY helps to reduce fatigue and enhance casting comfort. AR-C SPOOL The spool has a special spool ring shape. This creates a rectifying effect on the line and realizes both suppression of line trouble and long casting performance. Spool Material : AluminiumLine Capacity : 0,25mm – 210m / 0,30mm – 130m / 0,35mm – 100mGear Ratio : 6,2:1Line Retrieve : 91 cmMade in : ChinaVariant : ReelDrag Power : 9 kgHandle : AluminiumSeries : SaharaSize Reel / Spool : C3000 HGWeight : 240 gBody : XT-7Bearings : 4+1Spare Spool : No.