PENN Fathom Electric 50
#11 in 14 to 24 kg dragFull review
The Fathom Electric alone, for anglers who already own a 12 V battery.
Amazon $839.95 eBay$839.95
The PENN Fathom Electric 50 and the Daiwa Tanacom 1200 are evenly matched, rated 3.0 and 3.0. The Daiwa Tanacom 1200 wins on drag and value. The PENN Fathom Electric 50 costs $60.04 less ($839.95 vs $899.99).
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Daiwa Tanacom 1200
#12 in 14 to 24 kg dragFull review
A US-market power-assist reel for deep dropping and kite fishing that holds 1,000 m of heavy braid for under $900.
Amazon $899.99 eBay$899.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Daiwa Tanacom 1200 for drag (22 kg maximum drag vs 18.1 kg maximum drag) and value ($40.91 per kg of drag ($899.99, 22 kg) vs $46.41 per kg of drag ($839.95, 18.1 kg)).
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 | PENN Fathom Electric 50 | Daiwa Tanacom 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 55 $46.41 per kg of drag ($839.95, 18.1 kg) | 64 $40.91 per kg of drag ($899.99, 22 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 46 18.1 kg maximum drag | 64 22 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 50 loaded line speed not published (neutral score used) | 50 loaded line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 5 10.8 kg of drag per kg of reel (22 kg, 2,040 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| PENN Fathom Electric 50 | Daiwa Tanacom 1200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 18.1 kg | 22 kg |
| Gear ratio | 1.9:1 | 2.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | - | 58.7 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | Braid 30 lb 1635 yd / 40 lb 1335 yd / 50 lb 1140 yd | PE 8-1000 |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | 12 V (battery sold separately) | - |
| Battery in the box | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 2,040 g (72 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 5 | 4 |
| Handle | Right | Right |
| Released | 2024-09 | - |