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Shimano Sahara C2000S (2022)

22サハラ · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

C2000S · 210 g (7.4 oz) · gear 5.0 · max drag 3 kg (6.6 lb) · Japan list price ¥9,000 · approx. $97 delivered to US · all 12 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥9,000 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)

Japan list price checked 2026-10-16

All sizes & specifications

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SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareWeightGearRetrieve / turnMax dragPE lineNylonHandleBearingsSpool ø
¥9,000170 g (6.0 oz)5.669 cm (27.2 in)3 kg (6.6 lb)PE #0.6 – 185 m (202 yd)#1.5 (approx. 6 lb) – 90 m (98 yd)Fluoro #1.5 (approx. 6 lb) – 85 m (93 yd)40 mm (1.57 in)3/1—
¥9,000205 g (7.2 oz)5.066 cm (26.0 in)3 kg (6.6 lb)PE #0.8 – 240 m (262 yd)#2 (approx. 8 lb) – 100 m (109 yd)Fluoro #2 (approx. 8 lb) – 85 m (93 yd)45 mm (1.77 in)4/1—
¥9,000210 g (7.4 oz)5.066 cm (26.0 in)3 kg (6.6 lb)PE #0.8 – 110 m (120 yd)4 lb – 100 m (109 yd)Fluoro 4 lb – 85 m (93 yd)45 mm (1.77 in)4/1—
¥9,000210 g (7.4 oz)6.079 cm (31.1 in)3 kg (6.6 lb)PE #0.8 – 110 m (120 yd)4 lb – 100 m (109 yd)Fluoro 4 lb – 85 m (93 yd)45 mm (1.77 in)4/1—
¥9,700240 g (8.5 oz)5.073 cm (28.7 in)9 kg (19.8 lb)PE #1.2 – 270 m (295 yd)#2.5 (approx. 10 lb) – 150 m (164 yd)Fluoro #2.5 (approx. 10 lb) – 125 m (137 yd)55 mm (2.17 in)4/1—

Maker’s figures; conversions are ours.

About these figures

Tap a size to see its current eBay listings at the top of the page. Bearings = ball / roller. Line capacity is the maker's guideline. PE is braided line (polyethylene fibre); its Japanese size number (go, 号) marks thickness, not breaking strength. Specs: Shimano 2026 printed catalog (figures only). Not affiliated with Shimano. Conversions are ours.

Japan price and delivered-to-US estimate

C2000S: Japan list price ¥9,000 · Delivered to US approx. $97 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.

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About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Sahara C2000S: weighs 210 g (7.4 oz), gear ratio 5.0, 66 cm (26.0 in) of line per handle turn, max drag 3 kg (6.6 lb), line capacity PE #0.8 – 110 m (120 yd) (maker's figures).
  • 12 sizes. The lightest is 500 at 170 g (6.0 oz); the heaviest is C5000XG at 305 g (10.8 oz).
  • Gear ratios run from 4.7:1 to 6.2:1; the fastest, 2500SHG, takes in 91 cm (36 in) of line per handle turn.
  • Max drag ranges from 3 kg to 11 kg (6.6 lb to 24.3 lb).
  • Line capacity runs from 110 m of PE 0.8 on the C2000S to 320 m of PE 1.5 on the 4000.
  • Japan list price ¥9,000–¥10,900, which is in the bottom quarter (by Japan list price) of the 93 spinning reel series we list.

C2000S: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥9,000).

Weight210 g (7.4 oz)
Gear ratio5
Retrieve per turn66 cm (26.0 in)
Max drag3 kg (6.6 lb)
Handle length45 mm (1.77 in)
Bearings4/1
  • Versus 1000: 5 g (0.2 oz) heavier.
  • Versus C2000SHG: 13 cm (5.1 in) less line per turn.

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