If you look closely at all the Cabela's reels you will see that they are Daiwa, Okuma and Pflueger models with different paint and Cabela's logos.

Drag System Fixed spool reels are either front drag (often designated as FD in the reels name or code) or rear drag (RD). Whichever system the reel features its aim is the same: to allow the reel to give out line before the force of a fighting fish snaps the line.

Shimano use a simple 2-letter date code, printed on each component or on a sticker or label. You'll usually find this near the component's serial code. The first letter indicates the year, the second stands for the month.

Featuring 3 shielded stainless steel ball bearings and a roller bearing, Sahara utilises a multi-disk rear drag system for smooth progressive performance, and Fightin' Drag for precise adjustable control when playing fish.

Although there seems to be a stigma against a chain's "brand name gear" the Cabela's Pro Guide spinning reel is actually a great product at a very competitive price. Built by Diawa and priced at a modest $50.00 (MSRP), this reel has a lot to offer both the avid and novice angler alike.

Bass Pro Shops Cabela's was acquired by Springfield, Missouri-based Bass Pro Shops in 2017 and has been a subsidiary since then.

Shimano have 3 ratios PG, HG and XG, the lowest gear ratio is usually known as standard gear or Power Gear (PG), next is High Gear (HG) and finally eXtra high Gear (XG). For information, these gear ratios are usual 4.8:1, 5.8:1 and 6.2:1 respectively but there can be variations.

The FD maturity period is the time between the date of deposit and the date of maturity when the investment principal and interest earned are returned to the investor. It is predetermined and set when booking the FD, and it can vary from a few days to several years.

These are based on how much line fits on the reel roughly, with 1000 size having a capacity for 150m of PE1, 2000 150m of PE2 and so on. There is one caveat to sizing, and that is where the number is prefixed by a small letter c – which implies a “Compact” reel.

Model numbers are on the sides of the housing/body of the reel, and on the spool.

Shimano Sahara 4000 FI XG Spinning Reel Specifications: Mono Capacity: 4kg/183m. Drag Type: FD. Weight: 354g. Powerpro Capacity: 15lbs/265yds.

As you can see, and as you may have experienced, five bearings are pretty much the starting point for a good spinning reel. Are there reels with less ball bearings? Yes, there are. Those spinning reels are typically much less expensive because bushings are substituted for ball bearings.

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