Shimano Sahara C3000DH (2022)
22サハラ · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16
C3000DH · 265 g (9.3 oz) · gear 5.0 · max drag 9 kg (19.8 lb) · Japan list price ¥10,200 · approx. $106 delivered to US · all 12 sizes
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥10,200 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)
Japan list price checked 2026-10-16
All sizes & specifications
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| Size | MSRP (Japan) | Compare | Weight | Gear | Retrieve / turn | Max drag | PE line | Nylon | Handle | Bearings | Spool ø |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥9,000 | 170 g (6.0 oz) | 5.6 | 69 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 | — | ||
| ¥9,000 | 205 g (7.2 oz) | 5.0 | 66 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 | — | ||
| ¥9,000 | 210 g (7.4 oz) | 5.0 | 66 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 | — | ||
| ¥9,000 | 210 g (7.4 oz) | 6.0 | 79 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 | — | ||
| ¥9,700 | 240 g (8.5 oz) | 5.0 | 73 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
C3000DH: Japan list price ¥10,200 · Delivered to US approx. $106 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.
About this item
What the maker's numbers say about this model:
- The Sahara C3000DH: weighs 265 g (9.3 oz), gear ratio 5.0, 73 cm (28.7 in) of line per handle turn, max drag 9 kg (19.8 lb), line capacity PE #1.5 – 270 m (295 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.
C3000DH: specs and how it differs
The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥10,200).
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