A cheap way to get 30 kg of drag for big fish and deep water if weight and speed are secondary.
Amazon $884.71 eBayThe Daiwa Seapower 800 rates 3.4 among 25 kg drag and up electric reels; the PENN Fathom Electric 50 rates 3.0 among 14 to 24 kg drag ones. The PENN Fathom Electric 50 costs $44.76 less ($839.95 vs $884.71).
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The Fathom Electric alone, for anglers who already own a 12 V battery.
Amazon $839.95 eBayScores 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 Seapower 800 | PENN Fathom Electric 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 88 $29.49 per kg of drag ($884.71, 30 kg) | 55 $46.41 per kg of drag ($839.95, 18.1 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 100 30 kg maximum drag | 46 18.1 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 0 120 m/min with a 1 kg load | 50 loaded line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 34 15.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (30 kg, 1,980 g) | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 20 12 months | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Daiwa Seapower 800 | PENN Fathom Electric 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 30 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 28 kg | - |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 120 m/min | - |
| Gear ratio | 2.1:1 | 1.9:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 59 cm | - |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 6-800 / 8-600 / 10-500 | Braid 30 lb 1635 yd / 40 lb 1335 yd / 50 lb 1140 yd |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | DC 12-16.8 V | 12 V (battery sold separately) |
| Battery in the box | No | No |
| Warranty | 12 months | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 1,980 g (69.8 oz) | - |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 10/0 | 5 |
| Handle | Right | Right |
| Released | - | 2024-09 |