Sahara 2500SHG at a glance
| Weight | 240 g (≈ 8.5 oz) · Sahara range 170–305 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 · 91 cm (≈ 35.8 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 0.6 gō 200 m (219 yd), 0.8 gō 150 m (164 yd), 1 gō 120 m (131 yd) / Nylon 5 lb 110 m (120 yd), 6 lb 95 m (104 yd), 8 lb 70 m (77 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke |
| Same body as | No other Sahara size prints the same spool and max drag. |
| Japan list price | ¥9,700 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
All Sahara 2500 sizes compared (2500 / 2500SHG) →
What are the Sahara 2500SHG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Sahara 2500SHG at 240 g (≈ 8.5 oz), 6.2:1 gear ratio, 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) max drag. 3 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 240 g (≈ 8.5 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.16-150, 0.18-120, 0.20-95 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | 4-130, 5-100, 6-80 |
| Max drag | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 2.5 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 4/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 91 cm (≈ 35.8 in) |
| Handle length | 55 mm |
| Spool | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 044549 |
| JAN code | 4969363044549 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥9,700 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 8.5 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 35.8 in; max drag: 8.8 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 2500SHG?
¥9,700 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 2500SHG (product code 044549), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 12 Sahara sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥9,000–¥10,900. The 2500, C3000 and C3000HG 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 2500SHG weigh?
240 g (≈ 8.5 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. The 2500, C3000 and C3000HG list the same weight.
What is the Sahara 2500SHG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
6.2:1, with 91 cm (≈ 35.8 in) of line per handle turn. Other 2500 sizes in the same series: 2500 5:1 (73 cm).
How much drag does the Sahara 2500SHG have?
Max drag 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 2.5 kg (≈ 5.5 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Sahara 2500SHG 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 0.6-200 means size 0.6 gō and 200 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 0.6 gō–219 yd, 0.8 gō–164 yd, 1 gō–131 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (lb–m) | 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 | 5 lb–120 yd, 6 lb–104 yd, 8 lb–77 yd | — |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.16-150, 0.18-120, 0.20-95 | 0.16 mm–164 yd, 0.18 mm–131 yd, 0.20 mm–104 yd | — |
| Fluorocarbon (lb–m) | 4-130, 5-100, 6-80 | 4 lb–142 yd, 5 lb–109 yd, 6 lb–87 yd | — |
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 2500SHG have?
4/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Sahara 2500SHG have?
Handle length 55 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A. Spool: 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke.
How does the 2500SHG differ from other Sahara sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 2500):
- 2500SHG vs 2500: gear ratio 6.2:1 vs 5:1; retrieve per crank 91 cm vs 73 cm; max drag 4 kg vs 9 kg; PE capacity (gō-m) 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 vs 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220. Same weight, spool, handle length, bearings.
All Sahara 2500 sizes side by side →
Shimano Japan lists 12 Sahara sizes, weighing 170–305 g with gear ratios of 4.7–6.2:1; the 2500SHG is 240 g at 6.2:1, the same weight as the 2500, C3000 and C3000HG. 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 | 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 (this page) | 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 2500SHG?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the 2500SHG, 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-2 | 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 2500SHG?
No. Shimano North America's SAHARA FJ table lists SH2500FJ, SHC5000XGFJ, SH500FJ, SH4000XGFJ, SHC3000HGFJ and SH1000FJ, and none has the size code 2500SHG (checked 2026-10-13). The nearest listed US size is SH2500FJ; the official values differ in gear ratio (6.2:1 in Japan, 5:1 in the US).
| Item | JDM 2500SHG | US SH2500FJ | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 5:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 240 g (≈ 8.5 oz) | 8.5 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 91 cm (≈ 35.8 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.
Every Sahara size: Japan vs SAHARA FJ → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Sahara 2500SHG vs Nasci, Stradic, Twin Power, Ultegra, Stella, Miravel, Vanford, Vanquish and Vanquish CE 2500SHG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 2500, 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 2500SHG is the Sahara at ¥9,700 and the most expensive the Stella at ¥93,700.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Nasci 2500SHG | 235 g | 6.2:1 | 4 kg | ¥14,200 |
| Shimano Stradic 2500SHG | 220 g | 5.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥28,300 |
| Shimano Twin Power 2500SHG | 210 g | 5.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥54,000 |
| Shimano Ultegra 2500SHG | 210 g | 5.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥20,000 |
| Shimano 22 Stella 2500SHG | 205 g | 5.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥93,700 |
| Shimano Miravel 2500SHG | 200 g | 6.2:1 | 4 kg | ¥17,300 |
| Shimano Vanford 2500SHG | 175 g | 5.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥34,700 |
| Shimano 23 Vanquish 2500SHG | 165 g | 5.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥66,400 |
| Shimano Vanquish CE 2500SHG | 165 g | 5.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥70,800 |
| Shimano Sedona 2500 | 240 g | 5:1 | 9 kg | – |
Compare
- Shimano Sahara 2500: all 2 sizes compared
- Other 2500SHG reels in our data: Shimano 23 Vanquish 2500SHG, Shimano Twin Power 2500SHG, Shimano 22 Stella 2500SHG, Shimano Stradic 2500SHG, Shimano Miravel 2500SHG, Shimano Nasci 2500SHG, Shimano Ultegra 2500SHG, Shimano Vanford 2500SHG, Shimano Vanquish CE 2500SHG
- Other Sahara sizes: 500, 1000, C2000S, C2000SHG, 2500, 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)