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 is the better electric reel overall, rated 4.2 to 3.0. The Daiwa Seaborg 600MJ leads on value, weight and drag. The Daiwa Seaborg 600MJ costs $489.50 less ($1,130.49 vs $1,619.99).
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Shimano Beastmaster 9000B
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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Daiwa Seaborg 600MJ for value ($40.37 per kg of drag ($1,130.49, 28 kg) vs $64.80 per kg of drag ($1,619.99, 25 kg)), weight (28.9 kg of drag per kg of reel (28 kg, 970 g) vs 16.8 kg of drag per kg of reel (25 kg, 1,485 g)) and drag (28 kg maximum drag vs 25 kg maximum drag).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 25 kg drag and up electric reel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Daiwa Seaborg 600MJ | Shimano Beastmaster 9000B |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 65 $40.37 per kg of drag ($1,130.49, 28 kg) | 31 $64.80 per kg of drag ($1,619.99, 25 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 91 28 kg maximum drag | 77 25 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 100 165 m/min with a 1 kg load | 50 loaded line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 100 28.9 kg of drag per kg of reel (28 kg, 970 g) | 46 16.8 kg of drag per kg of reel (25 kg, 1,485 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 20 12 months | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Daiwa Seaborg 600MJ | Shimano Beastmaster 9000B | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 28 kg | 25 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 22 kg | - |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 165 m/min | - |
| Gear ratio | 3.6:1 | 3.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 57 cm | 88.9 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 5-500 / 6-400 / 8-300 | PE 6-1100 / 8-900 / 10-650 / 12-550 |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | DC 12-16.8 V | - |
| Battery in the box | No | - |
| Warranty | 12 months | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 970 g (34.2 oz) | 1,485 g (52.4 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 21/0 | 14/0 |
| Handle | Right | - |