Daiwa Seaborg G400J
A durable mid-size electric with capacity for deep drops; check it against Daiwa’s inspection notice before buying old stock.
Amazon $879.77 eBay$879.77
The Daiwa Seaborg G400J is the better electric reel overall, rated 3.7 to 3.2. The Daiwa Seaborg G400J leads on weight. The Shimano Forcemaster 1000 wins on value and line speed. The Shimano Forcemaster 1000 costs $175.76 less ($704.01 vs $879.77).
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Shimano Forcemaster 1000
A mid-size Shimano for 100 to 300 m bottom fishing that stays light enough to hold.
Amazon $704.01 eBay$704.01
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Daiwa Seaborg G400J for weight (26.7 kg of drag per kg of reel (16 kg, 600 g) vs 22.1 kg of drag per kg of reel (15 kg, 680 g)).
- Choose the Shimano Forcemaster 1000 for value ($46.93 per kg of drag ($704.01, 15 kg) vs $54.99 per kg of drag ($879.77, 16 kg)) and line speed (150 m/min with a 1 kg load vs 146 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 14 to 24 kg drag electric reel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Daiwa Seaborg G400J | Shimano Forcemaster 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 43 $54.99 per kg of drag ($879.77, 16 kg) | 55 $46.93 per kg of drag ($704.01, 15 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 36 16 kg maximum drag | 32 15 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 58 146 m/min with a 1 kg load | 67 150 m/min with a 1 kg load |
| Weight 15% | 100 26.7 kg of drag per kg of reel (16 kg, 600 g) | 80 22.1 kg of drag per kg of reel (15 kg, 680 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 36 months | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Daiwa Seaborg G400J | Shimano Forcemaster 1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 16 kg | 15 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 14 kg | - |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 146 m/min | 150 m/min |
| Gear ratio | 6:1 | 5.3:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 83 cm | 70 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 3-500 / 4-400 / 5-300 / 6-230 | PE 2-600 / 3-400 / 4-300 / 5-230 |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | DC 12-16.8 V | - |
| Battery in the box | No | - |
| Warranty | 12 months | - |
| Motor warranty | 3 years | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 600 g (21.2 oz) | 680 g (24 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 18/1 | 11/1 |
| Handle | Right | Right |
| Released | 2023-12 | - |