The Shimano Sahara is a mid-price spinning reel with a rear drag, elegant looks and a smooth retrieve that really underscores Shimano's quality. It is available with both single and double handles and is equipped with Shimano's exclusive Fightin' Drag technology, making the Sahara a striking and versatile reel.

A single glance at the Sahara shows that this is a quality reel, and a quick turn of the handle quickly confirms that first impression. The smooth and powerful retrieve almost belies the moderate price tag of this visually impressive model, and since it is available with both single and double handles, you really have many choices. It is suitable for most types of match and leisure fishing, including float fishing, feeder fishing and spinning, and the Sahara is also equipped with the Fightin' Drag function for quick drag adjustment when fighting fish.

With 3 shielded stainless steel ball bearings and one roller bearing, the Sahara uses a rear-mounted multi-disc drag system for smooth and progressive drag action, as well as Fightin' Drag for precise and adjustable control during the fight. It is equipped with a cold-forged aluminum spool with AR-C line management, which works with both nylon and braided line, and Varispeed II line lay that prevents thin nylon or braided line from digging in under load. It is available with both single and double handles in several small and medium sizes from 1000 to 4000. For match anglers, a faster version (6.2:1) is also available in size 3000. The Sahara is a versatile reel that can be used for many different types of freshwater fishing.

Size: 1000
Version: 1000
Weight: 255 g
Line retrieve per crank: 69 cm
Gear ratio: 5.2:1
Capacity (nylon/mono line): 0.18 mm / 170 m, 0.20 mm / 140 m, 0.25 mm / 90 m
Total number of ball bearings: 3 + 1
Spare spool item number: 1023J (Standard), 1023G (Extra)