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 3000 sizes side by side
The last column shows whether every 3000 size lists the same value. Size codes link to the full page for that size.
| Item | C3000 | C3000DH | C3000HG | Same in all? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5:1 | 5:1 | 6.2:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 240 g | 265 g | 240 g | Differs |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | Same |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 2.5-180, 3-150, 4-100 | 2.5-180, 3-150, 4-100 | 2.5-180, 3-150, 4-100 | Same |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.25-210, 0.30-130, 0.35-100 | 0.25-210, 0.30-130, 0.35-100 | 0.25-210, 0.30-130, 0.35-100 | Same |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | 2.5-160, 3-130, 4-100 | 2.5-160, 3-130, 4-100 | 2.5-160, 3-130, 4-100 | Same |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – |
| Max drag | 9 kg | 9 kg | 9 kg | Same |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 3.5 kg | 3.5 kg | 3.5 kg | Same |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | Same |
| Retrieve per crank | 73 cm | 73 cm | 91 cm | Differs |
| Handle length | 55 mm | 40 mm | 55 mm | Differs |
| Spool | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | Same |
| Product code (品番) | 044556 | 044563 | 044570 | Differs |
| JAN code | 4969363044556 | 4969363044563 | 4969363044570 | Differs |
| Yumeya spool type | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Differs |
| List price in Japan | ¥9,700 excl. tax | ¥10,200 excl. tax | ¥9,700 excl. tax | Differs |
| US SKU in our data | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | SHC3000HGFJ |
What is the difference between the Sahara C3000 and C3000DH?
Differences in the official table: weight 240 g vs 265 g; handle length 55 mm vs 40 mm. Same: gear ratio, retrieve per crank, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, bearings.
How do the other Shimano Sahara 3000 sizes differ?
C3000DH vs C3000HG
Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 73 cm vs 91 cm; weight 265 g vs 240 g; handle length 40 mm vs 55 mm. Same: max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, 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 3000 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?
- Lightest: C3000 and C3000HG at 240 g (heaviest: C3000DH, 265 g).
- Highest max drag: C3000, C3000DH and C3000HG at 9 kg.
- Highest gear ratio: C3000HG at 6.2:1.
How much line do the Shimano Sahara 3000 sizes hold?
Every Shimano Sahara 3000 size prints the same PE capacity: 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 (gō-m). The suffix changes the gear, not the spool.
| Line | C3000 | C3000DH | C3000HG |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE 1 gō | 400 m (437 yd) | 400 m (437 yd) | 400 m (437 yd) |
| PE 1.5 gō | 270 m (295 yd) | 270 m (295 yd) | 270 m (295 yd) |
| PE 2 gō | 200 m (219 yd) | 200 m (219 yd) | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Nylon 2.5 gō | 180 m (197 yd) | 180 m (197 yd) | 180 m (197 yd) |
| Nylon 3 gō | 150 m (164 yd) | 150 m (164 yd) | 150 m (164 yd) |
| Nylon 4 gō | 100 m (109 yd) | 100 m (109 yd) | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Fluorocarbon 2.5 gō | 160 m (175 yd) | 160 m (175 yd) | 160 m (175 yd) |
| Fluorocarbon 3 gō | 130 m (142 yd) | 130 m (142 yd) | 130 m (142 yd) |
| Fluorocarbon 4 gō | 100 m (109 yd) | 100 m (109 yd) | 100 m (109 yd) |
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 3000?
Shimano Japan lists the Sahara 3000 sizes at ¥9,700–¥10,200 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-13): C3000 ¥9,700, C3000HG ¥9,700, C3000DH ¥10,200. The cheapest are the C3000 and C3000HG.
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 3000?
Shimano North America's SAHARA FJ table (checked 2026-10-13) lists SHC3000HGFJ (size code C3000HG). C3000HG has the same size code in Japan; the other 3000 sizes on this page have no same-code US SKU.
Every Sahara size: Japan vs US SAHARA FJ → C3000HG JDM vs SHC3000HGFJ · JDM-only sizes
Which spools fit the Shimano Sahara 3000 sizes?
Shimano Japan prints a Yumeya spool type for each size: C3000 not confirmed, C3000DH not confirmed and C3000HG 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
3000 size in other series
- Shimano Vanquish 3000: C3000SDH, C3000SDHHG, C3000MHG, C3000XG, 3000MHG
- Shimano Twin Power 3000: C3000, C3000MHG, C3000XG, 3000MHG
- Shimano Stella 3000: C3000SDH, C3000SDHHG, C3000MHG, C3000XG, 3000MHG
- Shimano Stradic 3000: C3000, C3000HG, C3000XG, 3000MHG
- Daiwa Exist 3000: LT3000S, LT3000-H, PC LT3000, PC LT3000-XH
- Daiwa Airity 3000: LT3000-H, PC LT3000, PC LT3000-XH
- Daiwa Certate 3000: LT3000-CH, LT3000, LT3000-XH
- Daiwa Luvias 3000: LT3000-H, PC LT3000, PC LT3000-XH
- Daiwa Caldia 3000: LT3000S-CXH, LT3000, LT3000-XH
- Daiwa Freams 3000: LT3000D-C, LT3000-CXH
- Daiwa Revros 3000: LT3000D-C, LT3000-CXH
- Daiwa Certate HD 3000: LT3000-CH, LT3000, LT3000-XH
- Shimano Exsence 3000: C3000MHG, 3000MHG
- Shimano Ultegra 3000: C3000, C3000HG, C3000XG
- Shimano Vanford 3000: C3000HG, C3000XG, C3000SDH, 3000MHG
- Shimano FX C3000 (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Miravel C3000 (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Miravel C3000HG (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Nasci C3000 (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Nasci C3000HG (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Nexave C3000 (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Nexave C3000HG (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Sedona C3000 (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Sedona C3000HG (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Sienna C3000 (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Spheros SW 3000XG (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Twin Power XD C3000HG (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Twin Power XD C3000XG (the only 3000 size in its series)
Other Sahara sizes
Sahara 2500 · 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)