Daiwa Seaborg 600MJ
A strong, compact choice for heavier fish and deep water that costs far less than the biggest electrics.
Amazon $1,130.49 eBay$1,130.49
The Daiwa Seaborg 600MJ rates 4.2 among 25 kg drag and up electric reels; the Daiwa Seaborg 500MJ-AT rates 3.5 among 14 to 24 kg drag ones. The Daiwa Seaborg 600MJ costs $403.90 less ($1,130.49 vs $1,534.39).
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Daiwa Seaborg 500MJ-AT
A high-end reel for deep-drop anglers who want the automatic stop at depth and fast retrieves, at the price of weight and cost.
Amazon $1,534.39 eBay$1,534.39
Scores side by side
These two sit in different drag classes (25 kg drag and up and 14 to 24 kg drag), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own drag peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Daiwa Seaborg 600MJ | Daiwa Seaborg 500MJ-AT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 65 $40.37 per kg of drag ($1,130.49, 28 kg) | 29 $66.71 per kg of drag ($1,534.39, 23 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 91 28 kg maximum drag | 68 23 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 100 165 m/min with a 1 kg load | 100 180 m/min with a 1 kg load |
| Weight 15% | 100 28.9 kg of drag per kg of reel (28 kg, 970 g) | 85 22.8 kg of drag per kg of reel (23 kg, 1,010 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 20 12 months | 20 12 months |
Specifications
| Daiwa Seaborg 600MJ | Daiwa Seaborg 500MJ-AT | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 28 kg | 23 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 22 kg | 22 kg |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 165 m/min | 180 m/min |
| Gear ratio | 3.6:1 | 3.7:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 57 cm | 57 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 5-500 / 6-400 / 8-300 | PE 4-500 / 5-400 / 6-300 |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | DC 12-16.8 V | DC 12-16.8 V |
| Battery in the box | No | No |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 970 g (34.2 oz) | 1,010 g (35.6 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 21/0 | 22/1 |
| Handle | Right | Right |