Tried out the Shimano Sahara twice now.  I have 10# Suffix Braid.  It's a realy thin line.  I think I read somewhere on here that the spool on the Sahara moves up an down slower per revolution of bail than a normal spinning reel and that that may cause dig in with braided line.  So far whoever said that was right.  I am a big fan of the braid line and will probably return the Sahara for something else if I can't figure out how to make it work this weekend.

Nothing wrong with the Sahara, just not a good match with thin braid.  

Any one have any similar or diferent exsperiences?

I think I read somewhere on here that the spool on the Sahara moves up an down slower per revolution of bail than a normal spinning reel and that that may cause dig in with braided line.

Thats is on the 750 series, with a slow GR 4.7:1  

From the Shimano® website...

SAHARA FB, Slow Oscillation lays the line in a parallel pattern for excellent castability and control (only 750 size).

The 1500 thru 4000 series have higher gear ratios 6.0:1 thru 6.2:1 resulting in quicker Oscillation rates.

I have been using the symetre for 5 years and have never had any problems. Go pick one up and you'll be happy you did.

I have 2 Saharas on my FnF rods.  They have been loaded with 8/1 Power Pro for 4 years with no problems what so ever.  I also have Power Pro on some Symmetrys and Stradics.  The Saharas work as well as they do with that line.  Maybe the problem is your line or the way you have it installed.

You guys are right. I had no problems today. I was fishing Texas rigged. The problem must have come from a hang up in some weeds when I yanked and yanked to get it out. It dug in deep and I had to unthread 30 yards, cut, and retie to fix. I am keeping the Sahara.

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