Sahara C3000DH at a glance
| Weight | 265 g (≈ 9.3 oz) · Sahara range 170–305 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5:1 · 73 cm (≈ 28.7 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 1 gō 400 m (437 yd), 1.5 gō 270 m (295 yd), 2 gō 200 m (219 yd) / Nylon 2.5 gō 180 m (197 yd), 3 gō 150 m (164 yd), 4 gō 100 m (109 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke |
| Same body as | 2500, C3000, C3000HG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥10,200 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
All Sahara 3000 sizes compared (C3000 / C3000DH / C3000HG) →
What are the Sahara C3000DH specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Sahara C3000DH at 265 g (≈ 9.3 oz), 5:1 gear ratio, 9 kg (≈ 19.8 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 | 265 g (≈ 9.3 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 2.5-180, 3-150, 4-100 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.25-210, 0.30-130, 0.35-100 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | 2.5-160, 3-130, 4-100 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 3.5 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 4/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 73 cm (≈ 28.7 in) |
| Handle length | 40 mm |
| Spool | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 044563 |
| JAN code | 4969363044563 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥10,200 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 9.3 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 28.7 in; max drag: 19.8 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 C3000DH?
¥10,200 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 C3000DH (product code 044563), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 12 Sahara sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥9,000–¥10,900. The 4000 and 4000XG 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 C3000DH weigh?
265 g (≈ 9.3 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 C3000DH gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5:1, with 73 cm (≈ 28.7 in) of line per handle turn. Other 3000 sizes in the same series: C3000 5:1 (73 cm), C3000HG 6.2:1 (91 cm).
How much drag does the Sahara C3000DH have?
Max drag 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Sahara C3000DH 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 1-400 means size 1 gō and 400 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | 1 gō–437 yd, 1.5 gō–295 yd, 2 gō–219 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 2.5-180, 3-150, 4-100 | 2.5 gō–197 yd, 3 gō–164 yd, 4 gō–109 yd | 2.5 gō: 0.260 mm, 3 gō: 0.285 mm, 4 gō: 0.330 mm |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.25-210, 0.30-130, 0.35-100 | 0.25 mm–230 yd, 0.30 mm–142 yd, 0.35 mm–109 yd | — |
| Fluorocarbon (gō–m) | 2.5-160, 3-130, 4-100 | 2.5 gō–175 yd, 3 gō–142 yd, 4 gō–109 yd | 2.5 gō: 0.260 mm, 3 gō: 0.285 mm, 4 gō: 0.330 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 C3000DH have?
4/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Sahara C3000DH have?
Handle length 40 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A. Spool: 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke.
How does the C3000DH differ from other Sahara sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 3000):
- C3000DH vs C3000: weight 265 g vs 240 g; handle length 40 mm vs 55 mm. Same gear ratio, retrieve per crank, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, bearings.
- C3000DH vs C3000HG: 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.
All Sahara 3000 sizes side by side →
Shimano Japan lists 12 Sahara sizes, weighing 170–305 g with gear ratios of 4.7–6.2:1; the C3000DH is 265 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 | 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 (this page) | 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 C3000DH?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the C3000DH, 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 C3000DH?
No. Shimano North America's SAHARA FJ table lists SH2500FJ, SHC5000XGFJ, SH500FJ, SH4000XGFJ, SHC3000HGFJ and SH1000FJ, and none has the size code C3000DH (checked 2026-10-13). The nearest listed US size is SHC3000HGFJ; the official values differ in gear ratio (5:1 in Japan, 6.2:1 in the US) and weight (265 g (≈ 9.3 oz) in Japan, 8.5 oz in the US).
| Item | JDM C3000DH | US SHC3000HGFJ | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5:1 | 6.2:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 265 g (≈ 9.3 oz) | 8.5 oz | Differs |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 73 cm (≈ 28.7 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
Other 3000-size spinning reels
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 3000, 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.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Spheros SW 3000XG | 255 g | 6.2:1 | 9 kg | ¥17,200 |
| Shimano FX C3000 | 250 g | 5:1 | 8.5 kg | – |
| Shimano Nexave C3000 | 250 g | 5:1 | 9 kg | – |
| Shimano Nexave C3000HG | 250 g | 6.2:1 | 9 kg | – |
| Shimano Sienna C3000 | 250 g | 5:1 | 8.5 kg | – |
| Shimano Stradic 3000MHG | 245 g | 5.7:1 | 9 kg | ¥30,300 |
| Daiwa 26 Certate HD LT3000 | 245 g | 5.2:1 | 10 kg | ¥82,000 |
| Daiwa 26 Certate HD LT3000-XH | 245 g | 6.2:1 | 10 kg | ¥82,000 |
| Shimano Sedona C3000 | 245 g | 5:1 | 9 kg | – |
| Shimano Sedona C3000HG | 245 g | 6.2:1 | 9 kg | – |
Compare
- Shimano Sahara 3000: all 3 sizes compared
- Other Sahara sizes: 500, 1000, C2000S, C2000SHG, 2500, 2500SHG, C3000, 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)