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 rates 3.0 among under 14 kg drag electric reels; the Shimano Beastmaster 2000 rates 2.7 among 14 to 24 kg drag ones. The Shimano Plemio 3000 costs $806 less ($292 vs $1,098).
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Shimano Beastmaster 2000
#14 in 14 to 24 kg dragFull review
A compact Shimano electric for mid-depth jigging, priced above the Daiwas of the same size.
Amazon $1,098 eBay$1,098
Scores side by side
These two sit in different drag classes (under 14 kg drag 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 | Shimano Plemio 3000 | Shimano Beastmaster 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 89 $29.20 per kg of drag ($292, 10 kg) | 23 $73.20 per kg of drag ($1,098, 15 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 9 10 kg maximum drag | 32 15 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) | 78 21.7 kg of drag per kg of reel (15 kg, 690 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Shimano Plemio 3000 | Shimano Beastmaster 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 10 kg | 15 kg |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 138 m/min | - |
| Gear ratio | 3.6:1 | 5.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 64 cm | - |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 4-400 / 5-350 / 6-300 / 8-200 | PE 3-500 / 4-400 / 5-300 |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 625 g (22 oz) | 690 g (24.3 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 1/0 | - |
| Handle | Right | - |
| Released | - | 2022 |