By building in the advanced Propulsion Line Management System, Shimano has upped the performance level of one of their most popular reels. The 5-part system greatly reduces friction and line slap, ensuring longer casts and smoother retrieves. Meanwhile, the Sahara retains all the great features that have made it such a solid performer: exclusive S Concept technology, lightweight graphite sideplate and rotor, cold forged aluminum spool, Fluidrive® II, Floating Shaft, Dyna-Balance® system, Super Stopper II instant anti-reverse, Slow Oscillation, powerful machined aluminum handle, and a maintenance port for quick lube touchups. Equipped with 3 shielded S A-RB® stainless steel ball bearings and a roller bearing.

Propulsion™ Line Mangement System: Five key components (spool lip, bail wire, roller, bail trip and cam) have been completely redesigned to reduce friction and promote uniformity of line movement. The result: more distance, less friction, fewer backlashes and wind knots, and greatly reduced line twist.

Super Stopper is Shimano’s exclusive instant anti-reverse system. Built with a one-way roller bearing that eliminates all back-play in the handle—for instant hooksetting power.

Power Roller: Part of the Propulsion Line Management System, Power Roller III reduces line twist by as much as 50%. Special grooved design assures that the line will wrap evenly on the spool.

Dyna-Balance® eliminates wobble on the retrieve by counter-balancing the rotor to enhance sensitivity and smoothness. 100% computer balanced!

Fluidrive® gearing means that your reel was manufactured with the highest tolerances and utmost control in the gear-cutting process, to ensure a smooth, powerful retrieve every time.

Shimano S-Concept features ensure that your spinning reel will perform beyond expectations. Features vary by reel model, but may include a specially designed rotor, guard, roller clutch, and/or arm cam.

Line recovery in inches per handle turn.