Daiwa Seaborg G200J
A small, light electric for shallow to mid-depth bottom fishing and electric jigging, with a tougher motor and longer warranty than the 200J.
Amazon $868.72 eBay$868.72
The Daiwa Seaborg G200J is the better electric reel overall, rated 3.1 to 1.7. The Daiwa Seaborg G200J leads on line speed, weight and drag. The Shimano Plays 600 costs $459.92 less ($408.80 vs $868.72).
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Shimano Plays 600
#12 in Under 14 kg dragFull review
A basic electric for shallow bottom fishing on a budget, not for deep water or big fish.
Amazon $408.80 eBay$408.80
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Daiwa Seaborg G200J for line speed (155 m/min with a 1 kg load vs 109 m/min with a 1 kg load), weight (19.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (10 kg, 520 g) vs 10.6 kg of drag per kg of reel (5 kg, 470 g)) and drag (10 kg maximum drag vs 5 kg maximum drag).
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 G200J | Shimano Plays 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 1.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 10 $86.87 per kg of drag ($868.72, 10 kg) | 15 $81.76 per kg of drag ($408.80, 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 | 0 109 m/min with a 1 kg load |
| Weight 15% | 62 19.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (10 kg, 520 g) | 4 10.6 kg of drag per kg of reel (5 kg, 470 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 36 months | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Daiwa Seaborg G200J | Shimano Plays 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 10 kg | 5 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 10 kg | - |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 155 m/min | 109 m/min |
| Gear ratio | 5.9:1 | 5.5:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 65 cm | 59 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 1-600 / 1.5-450 / 2-300 / 3-200 | PE 2-300 / 3-200 / 4-150 |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | DC 12-16.8 V | - |
| Battery in the box | No | - |
| Warranty | 12 months | - |
| Motor warranty | 3 years | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 520 g (18.3 oz) | 470 g (16.6 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 14/1 | 5/1 |
| Handle | Right | Right |