Shimano Electric Reels Ranked

Last updated: November 4, 2026

4 Shimano electric reels ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its drag, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size electric reels here, not third among Shimano's own.

Shimano makes 4 current electric reels: 2 14 to 24 kg drag and 2 25 kg drag and up. Prices run from $601 for the Shimano Forcemaster 2000 to $1,619.99 for the Shimano Beastmaster 9000B. Its best-rated model in each size: the Shimano Forcemaster 2000 (#8 of 11 14 to 24 kg drag, rated 3.3) and the Shimano Forcemaster 9000A (#5 of 6 25 kg drag and up, rated 3.2).

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Shimano electric reels 4

  1. Shimano Forcemaster 2000
    #8 14 to 24 kg drag3.3Full review

    A lighter, cheaper compact Shimano for mid-depth fishing.

    Amazon $601 eBay
    $601
    15 kg147 m/min675 g
  2. Shimano Forcemaster 9000A
    #5 25 kg drag and up3.2Full review

    The cheaper of Shimano’s two big electrics, with the same drag and gearing as the Beastmaster.

    Amazon $1,189.99 eBay
    $1,189.99
    25 kg-1,515 g
  3. Shimano Beastmaster 9000B
    #6 25 kg drag and up3.0Full review

    Shimano’s big electric for deep water and heavy fish, priced at the top of the range.

    Amazon $1,619.99 eBay
    $1,619.99
    25 kg-1,485 g
  4. Shimano Beastmaster 2000
    #11 14 to 24 kg drag2.7Full review

    A compact Shimano electric for mid-depth jigging, priced above the Daiwas of the same size.

    Amazon $1,098 eBay
    $1,098
    15 kg-690 g

Every electric reel ranked