500 size shimano?

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BRONZEBACK32
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500 size shimano?

Post by BRONZEBACK32 » Wed Dec 18, 2019 12:29 am

I was curious on what was the difference between the Shimano sahara 500 FI and the Sedona 500 FI for ice fishing.

I checked the schematics and can not find the extra bearing in the Sahara.. :-k

https://fishshop.shimano.com/collections/sh500fi

https://fishshop.shimano.com/collections/se500fi
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Re: 500 size shimano?

Post by Edward78 » Fri Dec 20, 2019 3:21 am

The Drive gear is different and I assume a better material, the left side drive bearing is different because of the drive gear dimensions. I'm sure both are fine reels and I do have the Sahara and feel it was well worth the money I paid for it.
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Re: 500 size shimano?

Post by Edward78 » Fri Dec 20, 2019 3:44 am

Also looks like the Sahara has a slower gear ratio but not positive on that one. Sedona 5.6:1, Sahara 4.7:1
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