Shimano Plemio 3000
An entry electric for occasional bottom fishing with heavier line, if low price matters most.
Amazon $292 eBay$292
The Shimano Plemio 3000 is the better electric reel overall, rated 3.0 to 2.7. The Shimano Plemio 3000 leads on value. The PENN Fathom Electric 30 wins on drag. The Shimano Plemio 3000 costs $487.95 less ($292 vs $779.95).
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PENN Fathom Electric 30
The Fathom Electric alone, for anglers who already own a 12 V battery.
Amazon $779.95 eBay$779.95
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Shimano Plemio 3000 for value ($29.20 per kg of drag ($292, 10 kg) vs $57.35 per kg of drag ($779.95, 13.6 kg)).
- Choose the PENN Fathom Electric 30 for drag (13.6 kg maximum drag vs 10 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 | Shimano Plemio 3000 | PENN Fathom Electric 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 89 $29.20 per kg of drag ($292, 10 kg) | 40 $57.35 per kg of drag ($779.95, 13.6 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 9 10 kg maximum drag | 25 13.6 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 40 138 m/min with a 1 kg load | 50 loaded line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 40 16 kg of drag per kg of reel (10 kg, 625 g) | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Shimano Plemio 3000 | PENN Fathom Electric 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 10 kg | 13.6 kg |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 138 m/min | - |
| Gear ratio | 3.6:1 | 2.8:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 64 cm | - |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 4-400 / 5-350 / 6-300 / 8-200 | Braid 20 lb 1215 yd / 30 lb 910 yd / 40 lb 745 yd |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | - | 12 V (battery sold separately) |
| Battery in the box | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 625 g (22 oz) | - |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 1/0 | 5 |
| Handle | Right | Right |
| Released | - | 2024-09 |