Shimano Japan spec table, checked 2026-10-13. Values are copied as printed; Not confirmed means the item is not in the table. How we check
Shimano Sahara 2500 sizes side by side
The last column shows whether every 2500 size lists the same value. Size codes link to the full page for that size.
| Item | 2500 | 2500SHG | Same in all? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5:1 | 6.2:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 240 g | 240 g | Same |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | Differs |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed | 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 | Differs |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 2-170, 2.5-150, 3-120 | Not confirmed | Differs |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.25-160 | 0.16-150, 0.18-120, 0.20-95 | Differs |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | 2-140, 2.5-125, 3-100 | Not confirmed | Differs |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed | 4-130, 5-100, 6-80 | Differs |
| Max drag | 9 kg | 4 kg | Differs |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 3.5 kg | 2.5 kg | Differs |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 4/1 | 4/1 | Same |
| Retrieve per crank | 73 cm | 91 cm | Differs |
| Handle length | 55 mm | 55 mm | Same |
| Spool | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | Same |
| Product code (品番) | 044532 | 044549 | Differs |
| JAN code | 4969363044532 | 4969363044549 | Differs |
| Yumeya spool type | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Differs |
| List price in Japan | ¥9,700 excl. tax | ¥9,700 excl. tax | Same |
| US SKU in our data | SH2500FJ | Not confirmed |
What is the difference between the Sahara 2500 and 2500SHG?
Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 73 cm vs 91 cm; max drag 9 kg vs 4 kg; PE capacity (gō-m) 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 vs 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120. Same: weight, spool, handle length, bearings.
These are differences in the printed figures only. We do not say which size is better for a given use: that is outside what a spec table shows.
Which Shimano Sahara 2500 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?
- Lightest: 2500 and 2500SHG at 240 g (heaviest: 2500SHG, 240 g).
- Highest max drag: 2500 at 9 kg.
- Highest gear ratio: 2500SHG at 6.2:1.
How much line do the Shimano Sahara 2500 sizes hold?
PE capacity differs between these sizes: 2500 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220; 2500SHG 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 (gō-m).
| Line | 2500 | 2500SHG |
|---|---|---|
| PE 0.6 gō | Not printed | 200 m (219 yd) |
| PE 0.8 gō | Not printed | 150 m (164 yd) |
| PE 1 gō | 320 m (350 yd) | 120 m (131 yd) |
| PE 1.2 gō | 270 m (295 yd) | Not printed |
| PE 1.5 gō | 220 m (241 yd) | Not printed |
| Nylon 2 gō | 170 m (186 yd) | Not printed |
| Nylon 2.5 gō | 150 m (164 yd) | Not printed |
| Nylon 3 gō | 120 m (131 yd) | Not printed |
| Fluorocarbon 2 gō | 140 m (153 yd) | Not printed |
| Fluorocarbon 2.5 gō | 125 m (137 yd) | Not printed |
| Fluorocarbon 3 gō | 100 m (109 yd) | Not printed |
Metres as printed in Shimano Japan's table; yards are our conversion. gō is not converted to lb test.
How much is the JDM Shimano Sahara 2500?
Shimano Japan lists the Sahara 2500 sizes at ¥9,700 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-13): 2500 ¥9,700, 2500SHG ¥9,700. Every size has the same list price.
Prices: Japan list prices are the makers' base prices before consumption tax (Shimano "本体価格", marked 税別; Daiwa "メーカー希望本体価格", marked 税抜). US prices are Shimano North America and Daiwa USA MSRP, or for Shimano baitcasting reels the price on Shimano North America's official online store. Source dates are shown with each record (2026-10-11 or 2026-10-13). We do not convert currencies or add tax. Prices can change; check the current price on the official page. Shop prices and stock are not shown. About prices
Is there a US Sahara 2500?
Shimano North America's SAHARA FJ table (checked 2026-10-13) lists SH2500FJ (size code 2500). 2500 has the same size code in Japan; the other 2500 sizes on this page have no same-code US SKU.
Every Sahara size: Japan vs US SAHARA FJ → 2500 JDM vs SH2500FJ · JDM-only sizes
Which spools fit the Shimano Sahara 2500 sizes?
Shimano Japan prints a Yumeya spool type for each size: 2500 not confirmed and 2500SHG not confirmed. Yumeya spools marked with the same type are the ones Shimano lists for that size. A matching type is not a statement that stock spools swap between sizes. Spool compatibility hub
2500 size in other series
- Shimano Vanquish 2500: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano Twin Power 2500: C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano Stella 2500: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano Stradic 2500: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Daiwa Exist 2500: LT2500S, LT2500S-H, LT2500S-XH, LT2500S-DH, PC LT2500, PC LT2500-H, SF2500SS, SF2500SS-H
- Daiwa Airity 2500: LT2500S, LT2500S-DH, LT2500S-XH, PC LT2500, PC LT2500-H, SF2500SS, SF2500SS-H-QD
- Daiwa Certate 2500: FC LT2500S, FC LT2500S-XH, FC LT2500S-DH, LT2500, LT2500-H
- Daiwa Luvias 2500: LT2500S, LT2500S-DH, LT2500S-XH, PC LT2500, PC LT2500-H, SF2500SS, SF2500SS-H
- Daiwa Caldia 2500: FC LT2500S, FC LT2500S-H, LT2500, LT2500S, LT2500S-XH
- Daiwa Freams 2500: LT2500D, LT2500, LT2500S-XH
- Daiwa Revros 2500: LT2500D, LT2500S-XH, LT2500S-DH
- Daiwa Airity ST 2500: SF2500SS-H-QD, LT2500S-XH-QD
- Shimano Miravel 2500: 2500, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano Nasci 2500: 2500, 2500HG, 2500SHG
- Shimano Nexave 2500: 2500, 2500S, 2500HG
- Shimano Sedona 2500: 2500, 2500HG, 2500S, 2500S PE1010, 2500SDH
- Shimano Ultegra 2500: C2500SHG, 2500, 2500SHG
- Shimano Vanford 2500: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano Vanquish CE 2500: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano FX 2500 (the only 2500 size in its series)
- Shimano Sienna 2500 (the only 2500 size in its series)
Other Sahara sizes
Sahara 3000 · All 12 Sahara sizes · All JDM Shimano reels
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (サハラ) (checked 2026-10-13)
US: Shimano North America SAHARA FJ (checked 2026-10-13)