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
The Daiwa Tanacom 1200 rates 3.0 among 14 to 24 kg drag electric reels; the Shimano Beastmaster 9000B rates 3.0 among 25 kg drag and up ones. The Daiwa Tanacom 1200 costs $720 less ($899.99 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
Scores side by side
These two sit in different drag classes (14 to 24 kg drag and 25 kg drag and up), 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 Tanacom 1200 | Shimano Beastmaster 9000B |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 64 $40.91 per kg of drag ($899.99, 22 kg) | 31 $64.80 per kg of drag ($1,619.99, 25 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 64 22 kg maximum drag | 77 25 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% | 5 10.8 kg of drag per kg of reel (22 kg, 2,040 g) | 46 16.8 kg of drag per kg of reel (25 kg, 1,485 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Daiwa Tanacom 1200 | Shimano Beastmaster 9000B | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 22 kg | 25 kg |
| Gear ratio | 2.1:1 | 3.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 58.7 cm | 88.9 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 8-1000 | PE 6-1100 / 8-900 / 10-650 / 12-550 |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 2,040 g (72 oz) | 1,485 g (52.4 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 4 | 14/0 |
| Handle | Right | - |