Daiwa Seaborg 200J
A light electric for bottom fishing in shallow to mid depths, where the 10 kg drag is enough and a small reel is easier on the arms.
Amazon $695.89 eBay$695.89
The Daiwa Seaborg 200J is the better electric reel overall, rated 2.9 to 2.0. The Daiwa Seaborg 200J leads on value, weight and line speed. The Shimano Forcemaster 200 costs $177.93 less ($517.96 vs $695.89).
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Shimano Forcemaster 200
#11 in Under 14 kg dragFull review
A tiny electric for light-tackle bottom fishing in shallow water, where low weight matters more than drag.
Amazon $517.96 eBay$517.96
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Daiwa Seaborg 200J for value ($69.59 per kg of drag ($695.89, 10 kg) vs $103.59 per kg of drag ($517.96, 5 kg)), weight (20.4 kg of drag per kg of reel (10 kg, 490 g) vs 12.7 kg of drag per kg of reel (5 kg, 395 g)) and line speed (155 m/min with a 1 kg load vs 148 m/min with a 1 kg load).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 14 kg drag electric reel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Daiwa Seaborg 200J | Shimano Forcemaster 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 26 $69.59 per kg of drag ($695.89, 10 kg) | 0 $103.59 per kg of drag ($517.96, 5 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 9 10 kg maximum drag | 0 5 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 78 155 m/min with a 1 kg load | 62 148 m/min with a 1 kg load |
| Weight 15% | 69 20.4 kg of drag per kg of reel (10 kg, 490 g) | 18 12.7 kg of drag per kg of reel (5 kg, 395 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 20 12 months | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Daiwa Seaborg 200J | Shimano Forcemaster 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 10 kg | 5 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 10 kg | - |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 155 m/min | 148 m/min |
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 55 cm | 66 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 1.5-450 / 2-300 / 3-200 | PE 0.8-270 / 1-220 / 1.5-150 |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | DC 12-16.8 V | - |
| Battery in the box | No | - |
| Warranty | 12 months | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 490 g (17.3 oz) | 395 g (13.9 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 12/1 | 9/1 |
| Handle | Right | Right |
| Released | 2022 | - |