Sahara C2000S at a glance
| Weight | 210 g (≈ 7.4 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 0.6 gō 150 m (164 yd), 0.8 gō 110 m (120 yd), 1 gō 80 m (87 yd) / Nylon 3 lb 125 m (137 yd), 4 lb 100 m (109 yd), 5 lb 75 m (82 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 42 mm dia. / 12 mm stroke |
| Same body as | 1000, 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 | No same-code US model Details |
What are the Sahara C2000S specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Sahara C2000S at 210 g (≈ 7.4 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 | 210 g (≈ 7.4 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 3-125, 4-100, 5-75 |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.14-145, 0.16-105, 0.18-80 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | 3-110, 4-85, 5-65 |
| 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) | 044518 |
| JAN code | 4969363044518 |
| 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: 7.4 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 C2000S?
¥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 C2000S (product code 044518), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 12 Sahara sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥9,000–¥10,900; the C2000S is at the low end. The 500, 1000 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 C2000S weigh?
210 g (≈ 7.4 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 C2000SHG lists the same weight.
What is the Sahara C2000S gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5:1, with 66 cm (≈ 26.0 in) of line per handle turn. Other 2000 sizes in the same series: C2000SHG 6:1 (79 cm).
How much drag does the Sahara C2000S 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 C2000S 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 0.6-150 means size 0.6 gō and 150 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | 0.6 gō–164 yd, 0.8 gō–120 yd, 1 gō–87 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (lb–m) | 3-125, 4-100, 5-75 | 3 lb–137 yd, 4 lb–109 yd, 5 lb–82 yd | — |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.14-145, 0.16-105, 0.18-80 | 0.14 mm–159 yd, 0.16 mm–115 yd, 0.18 mm–87 yd | — |
| Fluorocarbon (lb–m) | 3-110, 4-85, 5-65 | 3 lb–120 yd, 4 lb–93 yd, 5 lb–71 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 C2000S have?
4/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Sahara C2000S have?
Handle length 45 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A. Spool: 42 mm dia. / 12 mm stroke.
How does the C2000S differ from other Sahara sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 2000):
- C2000S vs C2000SHG: gear ratio 5:1 vs 6:1; retrieve per crank 66 cm vs 79 cm. Same weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 12 Sahara sizes, weighing 170–305 g with gear ratios of 4.7–6.2:1; the C2000S is 210 g at 5:1, the same weight as the C2000SHG. 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 (this page) | 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 C2000S?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the C2000S, 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 C2000S?
No. Shimano North America's SAHARA FJ table lists SH2500FJ, SHC5000XGFJ, SH500FJ, SH4000XGFJ, SHC3000HGFJ and SH1000FJ, and none has the size code C2000S (checked 2026-10-13).
Every Sahara size: Japan vs SAHARA FJ → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Sahara C2000S vs Nasci, Sedona, Nexave, Stradic, Ultegra, Twin Power, Miravel, Stella, Vanford and Vanquish C2000S
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 2000, 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 C2000S is the Sahara at ¥9,000 and the most expensive the Stella at ¥92,700.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Nasci C2000S | 210 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | ¥13,500 |
| Shimano Sedona C2000S | 215 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | – |
| Shimano Nexave C2000S | 225 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | – |
| Shimano Stradic C2000S | 185 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥27,700 |
| Shimano Ultegra C2000S | 180 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥19,500 |
| Shimano Twin Power C2000S | 175 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥53,500 |
| Shimano Miravel C2000S | 175 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | ¥16,000 |
| Shimano 22 Stella C2000S | 170 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥92,700 |
| Shimano Vanford C2000S | 155 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥34,200 |
| Shimano 23 Vanquish C2000S | 145 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥65,300 |
Compare
- Other C2000S reels in our data: Shimano 23 Vanquish C2000S, Shimano Twin Power C2000S, Shimano 22 Stella C2000S, Shimano Stradic C2000S, Shimano Miravel C2000S, Shimano Nasci C2000S, Shimano Nexave C2000S, Shimano Sedona C2000S, Shimano Ultegra C2000S, Shimano Vanford C2000S, Shimano Vanquish CE C2000S
- Other Sahara sizes: 500, 1000, 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)