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Sahara Rear Drag

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Features

  • Spinning fishing reel with fighting rear drag.
  • Gear ratio: 5.2:1, weight: 9.70 ounce
  • Line Capacity (lbs/yd): 6/200, 8/140, 10/120
  • Line retrieve per crank: 30 inch
  • Max drag force: 4 lbs, Bearings: 3 SUS and 1 RB

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's Fightin' Drag II; which adds a rear strike lever that enables solid hooksets without losing your drag setting. Click the lever to the strike position to tighten up for hooksetting; 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; 1-piece bail wire; durable cold- forged spool with smooth Propulsion Line Management System; and 3+1 bearing system. From an angling perspective; every individual who has owned and enjoyed using Shimano tackle has a reason to thank a Japanese visionary named Shozaburo Shimano; who in 1921 declared “I aim to make Shimano's products the best in Kansai; then the best in Japan; and finally the best in the world." For over 80 years; Shimano has concentrated on precision engineering; one step at a time. Creating the most innovative products and processes you can hold in your hand today.

Brand: SHIMANO


Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous


Color: Multi


Material: Blend


Fishing Technique: Spinning


Item Weight: 16 ounces


Gearbox Ratio: 5.2


Special Feature: Max Drag Force 4 lbs, Bearings 3 SUS and 1 RB


Model Name: SH2500R


Handle Material: Stainless Steel, Aluminum


Brand: ‎SHIMANO


Hand Orientation: ‎Ambidextrous


Color: ‎Multi


Material: ‎Blend


Fishing Technique: ‎Spinning


Item Weight: ‎16 ounces


Gearbox Ratio: ‎5.2


Special Feature: ‎Max Drag Force 4 lbs, Bearings 3 SUS and 1 RB


Model Name: ‎SH2500R


Handle Material: ‎Stainless Steel, Aluminum


Bearing Material: ‎Stainless Steel


Fishing Reel Line Retrieve: ‎30 Inches


Product Dimensions: ‎1"L x 1"W x 1"H


Manufacturer: ‎Shimano American Corporation


UPC: ‎022255211451


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎51


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: ‎7.8 x 5.71 x 3.9 inches


Package Weight: ‎0.47 Kilograms


Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎1 x 1 x 1 inches


Brand Name: ‎SHIMANO


Suggested Users: ‎unisex-adult


Number of Items: ‎1


Part Number: ‎SH2500R


Model Year: ‎2018


Style: ‎Gear Ratio 5.21 | Size 2500


Included Components: ‎SAHARA 2500 REAR DRAG SPIN REEL BOX


Size: ‎One Size


Sport Type: ‎Fishing


Date First Available: June 28, 2017


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Exactly what I was looking for
Size: One Size
Used to have a Shimano reel just like this believe it was the GT series now residing at the bottom of spinny reservoir RIP trout slayer The 2500 Sahara is the exact reel I used to have but improved it is so hard to find a rear drag reel let alone one that has a quick adjust and that quick adjust is what landed me my 10 lb cutbow I love this real and mounted to an ugly stick pretty deadly combination lookout northern pike I'm coming for ya! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024 by James

  • nice reel but not foolproof
Size: One Size
When I saw that shimano still made a rear drag and fighting drag reel, I had to have one. Couldn't decide between the 1000 and 2500 sizes so I bought both. Works really well. Smooth reeling and drag. The biggest problem I have is that the line loops around the bail pickup roller housing. Wind knots have been minimal. I like the reel and will continue to use them. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2023 by harryj280

  • Shimano reel
Size: One Size
Love the fighting drag, when I'm trolling and driving the boat and get a snag or big fish just turn the lever to the left. Then go back after it.
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023 by Scott C.

  • Good reel, smooth, no extra spool.
Size: One Size
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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2021 by Biz

  • I love the Shimano Sahara!
Size: One Size
Top quality is what to expect from Shimano. I also own 2 sizes of the Shimano Calcutta reels. It doesn’t get any better! I also have a Sahara 4000 reel that’s more than a few years old and never have had any problems. Ever! So I don’t expect any problems with this newer model. I like rear drag reels. I tested and it worked great. Its a very smooth winding reel. I can tell it’s top quality. Looking forward to the ice melting here in MI so I can go out on Lake St. Clair and latch on to some Walleye with my new Sahara. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021 by kewalo surfer

  • Awesome reel
Size: One Size
They don’t make rear drags as much. Can’t stand front drags So happy I found this. Ty My previous reel lasted 8 yrs. Great stuff
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023 by Amazon Customer

  • Great Reel
Size: One Size
I ordered this by mistake I got the 1000 and it's AMAZING so i can't imagine the 2500 be any less AMAZING
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023 by C T Matthews

  • Shimano reel purchaser for 35 years
Size: One Size
Purchased in November 2022. Used the reel 2 times before I figured out what is wrong with it. I'm very disappointed in my new 2500 series. It would be a 5⭐, but the reel I received has a screw that is overtightened for the bail arm and it doesn't allow the roller the line sits on to spin freely. Thus causing tension when reeling in, but this is also damaging to mono line and it did damage the majority of the line. So this will cost me now money for the oil for the bearing "if" I can get the screw undone. Then more money to reline it all. HAND TIGHTEN THE SCREW! THAT'S ALL YOU HAD TO DO, BECAUSE THAT'S THE TENSION THAT SHOULD BE ON IT, HAND TIGHTENED!! If you want to make due and send me a new one to save your butt for a review. I would greatly appreciate your company making right and I will change my review, because you are the retailers. Not the makers. I've owned this reel for not even 7 months and used it twice. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023 by Surf Kaster

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