Sahara C5000XG at a glance
| Weight | 305 g (≈ 10.8 oz) · heaviest of 12 Sahara sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 · 105 cm (≈ 41.3 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 1.5 gō 400 m (437 yd), 2 gō 300 m (328 yd), 3 gō 200 m (219 yd) / Nylon 4 gō 190 m (208 yd), 5 gō 150 m (164 yd), 6 gō 125 m (137 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 54 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke |
| Same body as | No other Sahara size prints the same spool and max drag. |
| Japan list price | ¥10,900 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: SHC5000XGFJ Details |
What are the Sahara C5000XG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Sahara C5000XG at 305 g (≈ 10.8 oz), 6.2:1 gear ratio, 11 kg (≈ 24.3 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 | 305 g (≈ 10.8 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 4-190, 5-150, 6-125 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.35-175, 0.40-120 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | 4-170, 5-135, 6-115 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 6 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 4/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 105 cm (≈ 41.3 in) |
| Handle length | 55 mm |
| Spool | 54 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 044600 |
| JAN code | 4969363044600 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥10,900 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 10.8 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 41.3 in; max drag: 24.3 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 C5000XG?
¥10,900 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 C5000XG (product code 044600), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 12 Sahara sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥9,000–¥10,900; the C5000XG is at the high end.
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 C5000XG weigh?
305 g (≈ 10.8 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 C5000XG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
6.2:1, with 105 cm (≈ 41.3 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Sahara C5000XG have?
Max drag 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Sahara C5000XG 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 1.5-400 means size 1.5 gō and 400 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | 1.5 gō–437 yd, 2 gō–328 yd, 3 gō–219 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 4-190, 5-150, 6-125 | 4 gō–208 yd, 5 gō–164 yd, 6 gō–137 yd | 4 gō: 0.330 mm, 5 gō: 0.370 mm, 6 gō: 0.405 mm |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.35-175, 0.40-120 | 0.35 mm–191 yd, 0.40 mm–131 yd | — |
| Fluorocarbon (gō–m) | 4-170, 5-135, 6-115 | 4 gō–186 yd, 5 gō–148 yd, 6 gō–126 yd | 4 gō: 0.330 mm, 5 gō: 0.370 mm, 6 gō: 0.405 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 C5000XG have?
4/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Sahara C5000XG have?
Handle length 55 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A. Spool: 54 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke.
How does the C5000XG differ from other Sahara sizes?
The C5000XG is the only Sahara size with 5000 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 C5000XG is 305 g at 6.2:1. 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 | 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 (this page) | 6.2:1 | 305 g | 11 kg | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | ¥10,900 | SHC5000XGFJ |
Which spools fit the Sahara C5000XG?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the C5000XG, 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 C5000XG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists SHC5000XGFJ with the same size code (C5000XG). gear ratio and weight match after our unit conversion; max drag and retrieve per crank are Not confirmed.
Both official listings use size code C5000XG. Published gear ratio and weight match after unit conversion.
| Item | JDM C5000XG | US SHC5000XGFJ | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 305 g (≈ 10.8 oz) | 10.8 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 105 cm (≈ 41.3 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 C5000XG JDM vs USDM → Every Sahara size: Japan vs SAHARA FJ →
Sahara C5000XG vs Nasci, Sedona, Stradic, Ultegra, Miravel, Twin Power, Stella, Twin Power XD, Vanford and Vanquish C5000XG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 5000, 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 C5000XG is the Sahara at ¥10,900 and the most expensive the Stella at ¥98,300.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Nasci C5000XG | 300 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥16,000 |
| Shimano Sedona C5000XG | 310 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | – |
| Shimano Stradic C5000XG | 290 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥31,000 |
| Shimano Ultegra C5000XG | 275 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥23,500 |
| Shimano Miravel C5000XG | 270 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥19,800 |
| Shimano Twin Power C5000XG | 265 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥56,000 |
| Shimano 22 Stella C5000XG | 260 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥98,300 |
| Shimano Twin Power XD C5000XG | 245 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥62,800 |
| Shimano Vanford C5000XG | 225 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥37,400 |
| Shimano 23 Vanquish C5000XG | 220 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥68,500 |
Compare
- Other C5000XG reels in our data: Shimano 23 Vanquish C5000XG, Shimano Twin Power C5000XG, Shimano 22 Stella C5000XG, Shimano Stradic C5000XG, Shimano Miravel C5000XG, Shimano Nasci C5000XG, Shimano Sedona C5000XG, Shimano Twin Power XD C5000XG, Shimano Ultegra C5000XG, Shimano Vanford C5000XG
- Other Sahara sizes: 500, 1000, C2000S, C2000SHG, 2500, 2500SHG, C3000, C3000DH, C3000HG, 4000, 4000XG
- 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)