Sahara 1000 at a glance
| Weight | 205 g (≈ 7.2 oz) · Sahara range 170–305 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5:1 · 66 cm (≈ 26.0 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 0.8 gō 240 m (262 yd), 1 gō 190 m (208 yd) / Nylon 1.5 gō 130 m (142 yd), 2 gō 100 m (109 yd), 2.5 gō 85 m (93 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 42 mm dia. / 12 mm stroke |
| Same body as | C2000S, C2000SHG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥9,000 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: SH1000FJ Details |
What are the Sahara 1000 specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Sahara 1000 at 205 g (≈ 7.2 oz), 5:1 gear ratio, 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) max drag. 3 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g (≈ 7.2 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.8-240, 1-190 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 1.5-130, 2-100, 2.5-85 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.18-170, 0.20-140, 0.25-90 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | 1.5-120, 2-85, 2.5-70 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 2 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 4/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 66 cm (≈ 26.0 in) |
| Handle length | 45 mm |
| Spool | 42 mm dia. / 12 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 044501 |
| JAN code | 4969363044501 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥9,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 7.2 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 26.0 in; max drag: 6.6 lb. The line-capacity table below gives yards for each confirmed metre figure.
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values. Weight and drag are rounded to one decimal place, retrieve to one decimal place.
How much is the JDM Sahara 1000?
¥9,000 before consumption tax. That is Shimano Japan's "本体価格" (base price; the page marks it 税別, before consumption tax) for the 1000 (product code 044501), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 12 Sahara sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥9,000–¥10,900; the 1000 is at the low end. The 500, C2000S and C2000SHG have 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
How much does the Sahara 1000 weigh?
205 g (≈ 7.2 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 12 Sahara sizes the range is 170–305 g: the lightest is the 500 and the heaviest the C5000XG.
What is the Sahara 1000 gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5:1, with 66 cm (≈ 26.0 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Sahara 1000 have?
Max drag 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 2 kg (≈ 4.4 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Sahara 1000 hold?
The table keeps the maker's gō, lb or mm rating and metre length together; the yard figure changes length only. For example, PE 0.8-240 means size 0.8 gō and 240 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 0.8-240, 1-190 | 0.8 gō–262 yd, 1 gō–208 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 1.5-130, 2-100, 2.5-85 | 1.5 gō–142 yd, 2 gō–109 yd, 2.5 gō–93 yd | 1.5 gō: 0.205 mm, 2 gō: 0.235 mm, 2.5 gō: 0.260 mm |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.18-170, 0.20-140, 0.25-90 | 0.18 mm–186 yd, 0.20 mm–153 yd, 0.25 mm–98 yd | — |
| Fluorocarbon (gō–m) | 1.5-120, 2-85, 2.5-70 | 1.5 gō–131 yd, 2 gō–93 yd, 2.5 gō–77 yd | 1.5 gō: 0.205 mm, 2 gō: 0.235 mm, 2.5 gō: 0.260 mm |
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values; yd is rounded to the nearest whole yard. The gō rating is unchanged and is not a lb-test conversion. JAFTMA line-size standards and how to read these figures →
How many bearings does the Sahara 1000 have?
4/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Sahara 1000 have?
Handle length 45 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A. Spool: 42 mm dia. / 12 mm stroke.
How does the 1000 differ from other Sahara sizes?
The 1000 is the only Sahara size with 1000 in its code in Shimano Japan's table.
Shimano Japan lists 12 Sahara sizes, weighing 170–305 g with gear ratios of 4.7–6.2:1; the 1000 is 205 g at 5:1. The table shows each size's official values. Full Sahara size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 5.6:1 | 170 g | 3 kg | 0.6-185, 0.8-140, 1-110 | ¥9,000 | SH500FJ |
| 1000 (this page) | 5:1 | 205 g | 3 kg | 0.8-240, 1-190 | ¥9,000 | SH1000FJ |
| C2000S | 5:1 | 210 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | ¥9,000 | Not confirmed |
| C2000SHG | 6:1 | 210 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | ¥9,000 | Not confirmed |
| 2500 | 5:1 | 240 g | 9 kg | 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 | ¥9,700 | SH2500FJ |
| 2500SHG | 6.2:1 | 240 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥9,700 | Not confirmed |
| C3000 | 5:1 | 240 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥9,700 | Not confirmed |
| C3000DH | 5:1 | 265 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥10,200 | Not confirmed |
| C3000HG | 6.2:1 | 240 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥9,700 | SHC3000HGFJ |
| 4000 | 4.7:1 | 280 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥10,200 | Not confirmed |
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 280 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥10,200 | SH4000XGFJ |
| C5000XG | 6.2:1 | 305 g | 11 kg | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | ¥10,900 | SHC5000XGFJ |
Which spools fit the Sahara 1000?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the 1000, so we name no spool for it.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya handle knob type | A | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルノブタイプ). |
| Yumeya screw cap type | HC-1 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルスクリューキャップタイプ). |
| Yumeya reel stand type | C | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋リールスタンドタイプ). |
We only list parts the manufacturer (or its own custom-parts brand) names. A part with similar dimensions is not treated as compatible, and a matching type is not a statement that stock spools swap between models.
Is there a US version of the Sahara 1000?
Yes. Shimano North America lists SH1000FJ with the same size code (1000). gear ratio and weight match after our unit conversion; max drag and retrieve per crank are Not confirmed.
Both official listings use size code 1000. Published gear ratio and weight match after unit conversion.
| Item | JDM 1000 | US SH1000FJ | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5:1 | 5:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 205 g (≈ 7.2 oz) | 7.2 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 66 cm (≈ 26.0 in) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
US values are Shimano North America official figures; ≈ values are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Gaps within rounding (0.15 oz, 1 lb, 0.6 in) count as a match.
Side-by-side: Sahara 1000 JDM vs USDM → Every Sahara size: Japan vs SAHARA FJ →
Sahara 1000 vs FX, Nasci, Sienna, Sedona, Nexave and Miravel 1000
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 1000, closest in weight first. Size numbers are each maker's own naming, not a measured standard, so the same number does not mean the same spool or body. By Japanese list price (excl. tax), the cheapest 1000 is the Sahara at ¥9,000 and the most expensive the Miravel at ¥16,000.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano FX 1000 | 205 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | – |
| Shimano Nasci 1000 | 205 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | ¥13,500 |
| Shimano Sienna 1000 | 205 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | – |
| Shimano Sedona 1000 | 215 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | – |
| Shimano Nexave 1000 | 225 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | – |
| Shimano Miravel 1000 | 170 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | ¥16,000 |
| Daiwa 24 Revros LT1000S | 190 g | 5.2:1 | 5 kg | ¥10,000 |
| Daiwa 26 Freams LT1000S-P | 175 g | 4.8:1 | 5 kg | ¥18,700 |
| Shimano 22 Stella 1000SSPG | 165 g | 4.4:1 | 3 kg | ¥91,400 |
| Daiwa 25 Caldia FC LT1000S | 165 g | 5.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥28,800 |
Compare
- Other 1000 reels in our data: Daiwa 21 Zillion SV TW 1000, Daiwa Steez A II TW 1000, Shimano FX 1000, Shimano Miravel 1000, Shimano Nasci 1000, Shimano Nexave 1000, Shimano Sedona 1000, Shimano Sienna 1000
- Other Sahara sizes: 500, C2000S, C2000SHG, 2500, 2500SHG, C3000, C3000DH, C3000HG, 4000, 4000XG, C5000XG
- Shimano Sahara JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (サハラ) (checked 2026-10-13)