Shimano Sahara FJ Spinning Reel
The storied history of the Shimano Sahara continues in 2022 with the introduction of the Sahara FJ series of spinning reels. Designed for entry and experienced anglers alike, the Sahara series incorporates Shimano’s HAGANE Gear for increased durability with the refinement of SilentDrive technology for smoother reeling performance. X-Ship technology within the Sahara series provides added gear durability during fights with hard-charging game fish. Compared to the previous generation, the new Saraha FJ is lighter in weight and boasts an entirely new body and rotor design for extra in-hand appeal. The Sahara FJ features a screw-in handle and an anti-reverse switch, providing anglers with dependable performance while pursuing their next trophy catch.
| MODEL | MONO LINE CAPACITY (#TEST/YD) | WEIGHT (OZ) | BEARINGS | GEAR RATIO | RETRIEVE PER CRANK (IN) | POWERPRO BRAID (LB/YDS) | MAX DRAG (LB) |
| SH500FJ | 2/190, 4/100, 6/60 | 6 | 3+1 | 5.6:1 | 27 | 5/135, 8/105, 10/65 | 7 |
| SH1000FJ | 2/270, 4/160, 6/110 | 7.2 | 4+1 | 5.0:1 | 26 | 10/95, 15/75, 20/65 | 7 |
| SH2500FJ | 8/140, 10/120 | 8.5 | 4+1 | 5.0:1 | 29 | 10/150, 15/145, 30/100 | 20 |
| SHC3000HGFJ | 6/230, 8/170, 10/140 | 8.5 | 4+1 | 6.2:1 | 36 | 10/200, 20/140, 40/105 | 20 |
| SH4000XGFJ | 10/200, 12/160 | 9.9 | 4+1 | 6.2:1 | 39 | 15/230, 30/180, 50/120 | 24 |
| SHC5000XGFJ | 12/195, 14/165 | 10.8 | 4+1 | 6.2:1 | 41 | 20/260, 30/235, 40/185 | 24 |
Custom Reel Spooling
Get your reel professionally spooled for the cost of the line only. Choose from two options for straight braid spooling:
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Order the required braid from our Braided Line Per-Yard page (we’ll refund any overage).
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Contact us with your spool specs, and we’ll guide you on the exact braid quantity to order.
If your braid order doesn't fully fill the spool, we’ll back it with the appropriate sized line at no extra cost. For custom spooling big game reels with leaders, knots, crimps, or splices, contact us—if you can dream it, we can rig it!
